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Startups and corporate partners move from a focused deep dive into a 100-day pilot phase, present their work at EXPO and decide what it takes to move toward series application.
Four phases from first match to a possible series application.
Scouting and Matchmaking
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.
- Who is involved
- Startups and corporate partner teams
- What comes out of it
- A relevant match and a decision on entry into the program
Piloting
Getting projects up and running
Once a startup is voted into the program, they will work on joint projects, proofs of concept 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.
- Who is involved
- The selected startup, its corporate partner and the program team
- What comes out of it
- A joint project, proof of concept or prototype
Expo Day
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 — a stage for industry players, companies, startups and VCs to celebrate the work of open innovation.
- Who is involved
- Project teams, industry players, companies, startups and VCs
- What comes out of it
- Pilot work presented to key stakeholders at EXPO
Next Steps
From pilot to series application
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.
- Who is involved
- The startup and its corporate partner
- What comes out of it
- A decision on whether and how the pilot can move toward series application
What to know before you apply.
The program is for startups building hardware or software for mobility, production, enterprise and beyond. Relevant startups may be invited to a partner-hosted deep dive before selection.
Deep dives, meetups and EXPO.
Tech-topic-focused events throughout the year, peaking twice a year in our invite-only EXPO in Stuttgart.