At Micromobility Europe 2026 in Berlin, headfirst won Silver in the Startup Awards, recognised alongside two other companies solving different pieces of the micromobility puzzle: better batteries and safer last-mile transport. No two of the three winners tackled the same problem, headfirst's focus was safety and helmet design.
Founder Daan Zoetmulder said winning Silver meant a lot to the team: the company was built on the belief that the safest helmet is the one people actually want to wear. Seeing the Echo Pro's product and progress recognized by the wider micromobility industry is a strong signal that headfirst is solving a real problem, not just for cyclists, but for anyone moving through cities on two wheels.
The award adds to a strong year for headfirst, which also includes an iF Design Gold Award win and a successful Kickstarter campaign for the Echo Pro.
headfirst Takes Silver at the Micromobility Europe Startup Awards
At Micromobility Europe 2026 in Berlin, headfirst won Silver in the Startup Awards, recognised alongside two other companies solving different pieces of the micromobility puzzle: better batteries and safer last-mile transport. No two of the three winners tackled the same problem, headfirst's focus was safety and helmet design.
Founder Daan Zoetmulder said winning Silver meant a lot to the team: the company was built on the belief that the safest helmet is the one people actually want to wear. Seeing the Echo Pro's product and progress recognized by the wider micromobility industry is a strong signal that headfirst is solving a real problem, not just for cyclists, but for anyone moving through cities on two wheels.
The award adds to a strong year for headfirst, which also includes an iF Design Gold Award win and a successful Kickstarter campaign for the Echo Pro.