Region: Germany
STARTUP AUTOBAHN Powered By Plug And Play Is An Open Innovation Platform That Provides An Interface Between Innovative Tech Companies And Industry-Leading Corporations. The Basis Of The Program Is The Partnership That Develops Between Startups And The Corporate Business Units. The Two Entities Hold An Equal Footing From The Get-Go: Together They Evaluate The Potential For A Joint Venture, Move Forward To Pilot The Technology, And Work To Achieve The Ultimate Goal – A Successful Production-Ready Implementation. Designed With The Intention To Exceed Startup Acceleration, STARTUP AUTOBAHN Powered By Plug And Play Moderates A Community For Collaboration With A Focus On Implementable Results. Over The Years, The Platform Has Successfully Cultivated Over 400 Projects With More Than 300 Startups Since Its Founding In 2016.
Founding Partners: Mercedes-Benz AG, Plug And Play Tech Center, University Of Stuttgart, ARENA2036.
Anchor Partners: Porsche, DXC Technology, Deutsche Post DHL, ZF, Webasto, Motherson, Schaeffler, Bosch, STMicroelectronics, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, NXP.
Ecosystem Partners: Hyundai, AGC, Eberspächer, Forvia, Novelis, CEAT, GF Casting Solutions, Sekisui, Plastic Omnium, Huf Group, Togg, Hero MotoCorp, Amber Enterprises, Hutchinson.
