Open innovation platform. 30+ partners & 400+ startups working on the Future of Mobility, Production, and beyond.
STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play is an open innovation platform that provides an interface between innovative tech companies and industry-leading corporations in Stuttgart. Plug and Play Tech Center operates from 50+ locations worldwide building innovation platforms and investing in future-thinking companies such as PayPal, Danger, Dropbox, and Lending Club, and known as the most active early stage investor global.
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. STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play moderates a community for collaboration.
Meet our Partners:
Mercedes-Benz AG, Plug and Play Tech Center, University of Stuttgart, ARENA2036, Porsche, DXC Technology, ZF, Webasto, Motherson, Schaeffler, Bosch, STMicroelectronics, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, NXP, Hyundai, AGC, Eberspächer, Forvia, Novelis, GF Casting Solutions, Sekisui, OPmobility, Huf Group, TOGG, Hero MotoCorp, Amber Enterprises
Innovation, Tech, Entrepreneurship, Automobile, Collaboration, Mobility, Production, Venture Capital, Corporate Innovation, and Open Innovation
Startup Autobahn
Corporate | Type | Tweets | Articles | |
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General Motors Automobile, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | General Motors Automobile, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | Other | ||
DB Schenker Transport, Truck Transportation | DB Schenker Transport, Truck Transportation | Other | ||
Meta Software Development | Meta Software Development | Other 31 Dec 2023 | | |
Dia & Co Semiconductors, Retail Apparel and Fashion | Dia & Co Semiconductors, Retail Apparel and Fashion | Other 31 Dec 2023 | | |
Vodafone Telecoms, Telecommunications | Vodafone Telecoms, Telecommunications | Other 14 Feb 2024 | | |
Via ID - Mobivia Transport, Investment Banking | Via ID - Mobivia Transport, Investment Banking | Other 31 Jan 2024 | | |
NXP Semiconductors Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing | NXP Semiconductors Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing | Other 24 Jan 2024 | | |
Bridgestone Tyre manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | Bridgestone Tyre manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | Other 31 Mar 2022 | | |
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Consulting, Business Consulting and Services | Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Consulting, Business Consulting and Services | Other 31 Dec 2022 | | |
Sifted Newspaper Publishing | Sifted Newspaper Publishing | Other 12 Nov 2019 | |