Replique nominated for the German Founder Award – reshaping the future of industrial procurement

Mannheim, Germany, May 6, 2025 – Replique, the on-demand manufacturing platform for industrial parts, has been nominated for the German Founder Award 2025 (Deutscher Gründerpreis) in the “StartUp” category. The prestigious award recognizes young companies between one and three years old that have successfully brought their business idea to market. With this nomination, Replique is positioned among the most promising startups in Germany.

Bringing flexibility and resilience to industrial manufacturing

Founders Dr. Henrike Wonneberger and Dr. Max Siebert bring deep expertise in materials science and digitalization from their careers in the chemical industry. Together, they developed a solution that makes part procurement simpler, cost-efficient, and risk-free.

“We’re in an exciting phase of growth right now. Being nominated by the jury of the German Founder Award as one of the most promising startups is a strong signal for industrial and tech startups that are shaping the digital transformation,” says Dr. Max Siebert, co-founder and CEO of Replique. “It proves that our procurement solution is hitting the mark at exactly the right moment.”

250+ production partners, 500+ materials, one single source

As a trusted partner, Replique enables on-demand, decentralized production of spare parts, small to medium series, and specialized components – independent of traditional supply chains. The company leverages a qualified network of partners covering technologies such as 3D printing, CNC machining, forging, casting, and injection molding.

Through Replique’s digital inventory, companies can ensure long-term part availability without tying up capital in physical stock or dealing with complex procurement processes. Plus, customers benefit from a dedicated point of contact who supports them throughout the whole process – from technology and material selection to production, quality assurance, and logistics.

On track for global growth

Spun out of Chemovator, the BASF venture builder, in 2023, Replique has quickly gained traction across industries. Today, global customers such as MAN, Alstom, Danfoss, and Roche, rely on Replique’s solution, which integrates seamlessly with existing procurement systems (ERP, webshops). With a new funding round underway, Replique is preparing for its next major step: international expansion.

Most Prestigious Award for Founders in Germany

The German Founder Award is considered the country’s most important award for outstanding entrepreneurs and is one of the most prestigious business honors in Germany. It is presented by the partners Sparkassen, ZDF, Porsche, and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. The award ceremony will take place on September 9, 2025, at the ZDF main studio in Berlin. The German Founder Award is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

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About Replique GmbH

Replique was founded in 2023 by BASF employees in the field of materials science and digitalization to provide companies with a secure and easy way to source industrial parts. The platform connects businesses with a global network of trusted partners across a wide range of technologies, including 3D printing, CNC machining, forging, casting, and injection molding.

Companies like Alstom, MAN, and Miele already use Replique to optimize their procurement processes – from design, material and technology selection to digital inventory management and seamless integration into existing ordering systems. With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications, Replique meets the highest security and quality standards in the industry.

Learn more at www.replique.io.

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