HTMS was delighted to exhibit our novel CMCs as part of the JEC Start-up Booster Village 2024. Our journey from Bristol to Paris began in 2023, applying among hundreds to the Start-up Booster Village competition. We received the exciting news of our successful application in February 2024, allowing just over a month to plan our logistics, marketing materials (including ‘THOSE” orange hoodies) and presentation for the event!
At the event, our CEO Danilo Di Salvo presented HTMS’s innovative Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) technology to a distinguished panel, including leaders from Mercedes-Benz, Airbus, Safran, Techstars, and Owens Corning. It was an enriching experience for our team, with many attending the prestigious conference for the first time, and it was exciting to see how big the world of composites is and that it continue to grow and a farnominal rate.
This year's event was extraordinary, attracting over 40,000 visitors across three days. The Startup Booster Village buzzed with activity, showcasing twenty exceptional startups and drawing thousands of curious visitors. It was fantastic to see our booth, attract a broad range of visitors interested in how our cost-efficient CMCs could address their thermal management challenges, across Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, Space, Marine, Heavy Industry, F1 to name a few!!
The demand for an affordable CMC solution was clear, as many engineers expressed their needs matched by the capabilities of CMCs but deterred by the cost.
The social aspect of the event was equally exciting, with many stands transforming into lively bars and cocktail spots as the day concluded, offering a perfect way to unwind. And, of course, no trip to Paris would be complete without savouring the exquisite local cuisine and wine, providing our team with delightful dinners to reflect on the day’s achievements and share how far we have come in such a short space of time.
In summary, JEC was a monumental triumph for HTMS. With 100+ conversations had, with a similar number of business cards exchanged, leading to over 15 signed NDAs and several ongoing live projects across a number of sectors.
As hinted by our orange hoodies, the future looks exceptionally bright for HTMS and our CMC technology!
We’ll see you all next year!
