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You are working on game-changing technology and we have the connections to take your business to new heights. Our program enables you to work together with our partners on the future of mobility, production, enterprise and beyond.

Our Program

How Startup Autobahn works

Our program is divided into three phases. First is the scouting phase including the Selection Day at the end, the second one is the 100 day pilot phase with our Expo Day as the closing event and last but not least the Go real! Phase.

Connecting with Startups

We are always on the search for startups working on the future of mobility, production, enterprise, and beyond. The most interesting and relevant of the bunch will be invited to tech-themed 1:1 meetings, our so-called “Deep Dives” hosted by our corporate partners. Based on these meetings, our partners will consider voting startups into the next program.

Getting Projects up and running

Once a startup is voted into the program, they will work on joint projects, proofs of concepts and prototypes with the partner. During this phase, the STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play team is there to guide and support both sides throughout the process.

Showcasing results to key stakeholders

Twice a year, at the peak of each program, is our EXPO. This invite-only event brings together our community, showcasing the work of the business units of our partners together with the startups. It has grown into a highly acclaimed event with a stacked program of speakers, experts, and the teams behind the technologies – creating a stage for industry-players, companies, startups and VCs to come together and celebrate the work of open innovation.

Next Steps

After the completion of the program, decisions are made as to where things will go next. This may include the extent to which the pilot project can be transferred into a series application at the partner company.

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Are you a startup working on hard- or software solutions for mobility, production, or enterprise? Interested in getting a chance to implement your products and work with one of our industry-leading partners?

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Future Technologies

We work with startups covering technologies in mobility, enterprise, smart production, and beyond - and connect them with some of the world’s leading industry players.

More about us

Our goal is clear: to drive innovation and support future-thinking across different industries. Previous projects developed through our platform have covered: IoT, supply chain transparency, smart manufacturing, sustainable new materials, autonomous logistics, clean mobility, HMI, cybersecurity, biometrics, customer experience, predictive analytics, and lots more.

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Questions?

Contact for Partnerships
Sascha Karimpour
Partner
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Contact for Startups
Theodora Preda
Ventures Director
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