Infineon Technologies has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Startup Challenge, a global co-innovation program this year fully dedicated to humanoid robotics. Startups from around the world working on deeptech solutions can apply until May 27, 2026.
The initiative is focused on semiconductor-based technologies for humanoid robots, reflecting Infineon’s push to position itself at the center of a fast-developing robotics market. The company is looking for startups that can help turn advanced hardware and system-level ideas into practical applications for humanoid platforms.
The challenge is part of Infineon’s broader effort to collaborate with deeptech startups internationally, combining its semiconductor expertise with external innovation. By narrowing the 2026 edition to humanoid robotics, Infineon is signaling both the strategic importance of the segment and the growing role of semiconductors in enabling next-generation robotic systems.