Thuringia's Founders' Prize goes to ten projects - ThEx Award 2025 honors 10 groundbreaking Thuringian innovations with €71,000
Ten innovative projects from Thuringia have been recognised at this year’s ThEx Award, sharing a total prize fund of €71,000. The awards, presented by the Thuringian Development Bank (Aufbaubank), celebrated achievements across four distinct categories. A record 121 applications were submitted, with 90 alone in the 'Startup' category. Richard Wieduwilt’s warmwind took first place here, securing €6,000 for its AI-powered employee operating system. Maximilian Last’s INGE and HSH Waldfabrik GmbH followed in second and third positions. The ThEx Award 2025 highlighted a diverse range of innovations from across Thuringia. Winners received both financial support and recognition, reinforcing the region’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and creative solutions.