Public's Favourite at the SKF Industry of the Future Challenge 2026

Spherecube won the Public's Favourite award at the Industry of the Future Challenge 2026, the startup challenge run by SKF through SKF Magnetic Mechatronics, its centre of excellence for mechatronics and magnetic bearings. The challenge looked for solutions in artificial intelligence and data, materials and processes of the future, and decarbonisation. The final took place on 25 June 2026 at SKF Magnetic Mechatronics in Saint-Marcel, France. The Public's Favourite goes to the project chosen by voters for its creativity, originality and potential impact.