Tourism and leisure industry show CMT has announced that applications are open for the 2027 edition of its Campsite of Ideas contest until 31 October 2026.

The competition is open to start-ups and entrepreneurs from the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) in the camping and caravanning sector to present their inventions and innovative ideas that will help to make mobile travel smarter, more enjoyable, and more sustainable.

Entrants can submit a short summary showcasing their idea on the Campsite of Ideas website for free, and then selected participants will be invited to a Content Day at the Touristik & Caravaning Leipzig show on 21 November, where they will get to create a video presentation of their idea with the team from the YouTube channel Clever Campen.

Following this process, there will be an online vote between 21 December 2026 and 14 January 2027, after which the three highest-ranking entries will be invited to the grand final, which takes place at the CMT show in Stuttgart.

At CMT, the finalists will present their ideas live to a panel of experts, the trade fair audience and other interested parties. The winning idea will then be determined by the votes of the jury, the audience and online viewers. In addition, the finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their product in the DIY area in Hall C1 at CMT 2027.

The prize includes a starter pack worth over €20,000. This includes, amongst other things, a dedicated exhibition stand at CMT in Stuttgart and/or at Reisen & Caravaning in Hamburg the following year. In addition, there is a media package via the channels of the magazine promobil, as well as contacts with manufacturers and support from industry experts.