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Calling all sustainability innovators in the mobility space! JLR, a leading luxury automotive OEM, Plug and Play Tech Center and TechWM, are launching the JLR Innovation Challenge, a unique opportunity for innovative startups to collaborate with one of the most iconic automotive brands in the world. This challenge is designed to identify and support groundbreaking technologies and solutions that can shape the future of sustainable mobility. The JLR Innovation Challenge seeks startups that are pioneering in areas that fall under: #CircularEconomy #Decarbonisation and #NetZero #SustainableMobility #ESG Startup winners will have the opportunity to work closely with JLR’s experts, gain access to cutting-edge facilities, and potentially secure investment and strategic partnerships to accelerate their growth. A £90,000 prize pot will be awarded to successful innovations - divided across one winner and two runners up. What you get • Mentorship from industry leaders and technical experts • Access to JLR’s global ecosystem and resources • Visibility on an international platform • Potential for Investment and strategic collaborations or POCs. For more information and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/dTYhdqHi. The deadline for applications is the 31st of July! #pnptc #sustainablemobility #sustainability #sustainablestartups

🚀 Unleashing Innovation with the Venture Client Model The Venture Client model transforms corporate innovation by partnering established companies with agile startups. This model allows corporates to become early clients of startup products, driving market traction and benefiting from cutting-edge innovations. Here are some standout examples: 🔧 BMW & Brighteye Ventures: Through BMW Startup Garage, BMW integrated Brighteye’s AI-based driver assistance systems into their prototypes. This enhanced vehicle safety and accelerated innovation, setting new industry standards and boosting Brighteye’s market credibility. 🚦 Bosch & Teralytics: Bosch partnered with Teralytics to tackle urban congestion using mobility analytics. Pilot projects and collaborative development optimized traffic management, reducing congestion and improving public transport. This positioned Bosch as a smart city leader and expanded Teralytics’ client base. 🚄 Siemens & Konux: Siemens used Konux’s smart sensor systems and AI-based analytics to enhance railway infrastructure. Continuous feedback and successful deployment improved operational efficiency for rail operators and established Konux in railway technology. 🌱 Unilever & Algama: Unilever collaborated with Algama on algae-based food products. Extensive trials and consumer testing led to co-branded sustainable products, appealing to eco-conscious consumers and expanding Algama’s market reach. These success stories showcase the transformative impact of the Venture Client model, driving innovation, enhancing products, and benefiting both corporates and startups. #Innovation #VentureClienting #Startups #CorporateInnovation #SuccessStories #Technology #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gdBJSA9T

Startups, don’t miss the chance to collaborate and create future mobility solutions with six industry leaders in mobility and connectivity: CEVT, Ericsson, Magna International, Polestar, Volvo Group, and Zenseact! The program is stage agnostic, but startups must have a functioning prototype, be a registered company in any country, and be able to show traction (PoCs/pilots with OEMs/Tier 1). We are looking for startups in the following areas: 🔋E-Mobility & Energy Solutions 🤖 Autonomous Enablers 📶 Connected Services 🌱 Sustainable Materials ⚙️ Industry 4.0 Do you want to pioneer future mobility? Here’s how: Learn more about our focus areas and get all the details about what technologies we are looking for. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d5VjAk2S Join the Reversed Pitches! On 21-22 February we turn the tables around and our partners pitch their needs to the startups. It’s the perfect opportunity to ask questions directly to the experts. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dniDxjk2 Watch our Info Session! A 15-minute video with all the information about applying and being selected to MobilityXlab. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePAQCxqG We are waiting for your application until 18 March, 11:59 pm CET. #FutureMobility #StartupEcosystem

Startups with cutting edge technologies within sustainability, electromobility, autonomous enablers and connectivity & connected services, look here! Its time to apply for the next batch as my college Karin Falck presents on the video below. #campxbyvolvogroup #mobilityxlab #startups

How can we help your startup bring your product or solution to life through effective prototyping? 🔍 We understand that prototyping is one of the most important phase for a young business. This is where ideas transform into tangible solutions, paving the way for actionable solutions being built to address the challenges in the public transport sector. Here's how we can assist in your prototyping phase: 🔍 Idea Refinement 🛠️ Rapid Prototyping 💡 Design Thinking Workshops 🔬 Iterative Testing 🚀 Access to Resource Feel free to reach out for more information or visit our website: https://tfwlab.wales/ #innovation #startups #publictransport #prototyping

We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Volvo Cars! Our collaboration will see STAC provide an innovation pipeline for the Swedish carmaker that is a pioneer in the global electric vehicle (EV) market. Paul Wilson, CEO and Co-founder of STAC, said: “STAC’s mission is to transform Scotland’s rich research and innovation into entrepreneurial ventures that can go on to compete at a global level. The partnership with Volvo Cars opens up immediate opportunities for collaboration at scale for STAC’s portfolio of startups.” Johanna Arvidsson, Director at Volvo Cars, said: “STAC has demonstrated great potential and excellence in smart products and deep tech, enabling technologies such as AI, advanced materials, and battery-powered solutions. They are led by highly qualified industry executives who can develop innovation to scale, and this is one of the main reasons why we have chosen to invest in STAC. We are excited about the future and the collaborations with the best of the UK's innovative start-ups.” In January, we announced a partnership between the UK Government and Glasgow City Council, including significant government investment, aimed at transforming Glasgow into Europe’s largest smart things and IoT innovation hub. The partnership centres around a £2.5 million private and public sector investment into a 250-desk state-of-the-art facility named “The Beyond” at Skypark Glasgow, Finnieston. Gregor Aikman, STAC COO, said: “At STAC, we believe in creating environments that not only inspire creativity but also provide the practical resources for groundbreaking innovation. The Beyond is more than just a co-working space, it’s a thriving ecosystem where startups and scaleups can access top-tier facilities including fully equipped technology labs. It is also pivotal to partnerships with the likes of Volvo Cars, as we collaborate with the aim of seizing global market opportunities.” Are you a start-up working in technology that can bring value to Volvo Cars? Join our programme: https://www.stac.ac/scale/ Volvo Group Left to right in photo are Gavin Smyth (Glasgow City Council), Caitlin Turner (Turner & Co. (Glasgow) Limited), Gregor Aikman (STAC), Johanna Arvidsson (Volvo Cars), Paul Wilson (STAC), and Kerry Sharp (Scottish Enterprise) Read more: https://lnkd.in/exVybc3z

✨MobilityXlab’s application is now open ✨ and we are this time looking for startups with innovations and solutions within: 🔋E-Mobility & Energy Solutions 🤖 Autonomous Enablers 📶 Connected Services 🌱 Sustainable Materials ⚙️ Industry 4.0 Continue to read if you want to know more the best tips for sending in an application that gets the attention of our partners CEVT , Ericsson , Magna International , Volvo Group , Polestar and Zenseact !!! 1. If you are attending GoWest - Nordic Venture Capital Forum, 7-8 Feb, 👉 make sure you connect with me and my colleague Sanna (Susanna) Moore! 2. Learn more about our focus areas and get all the details about what technologies we are looking for. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d5VjAk2S 3. Join the Reversed Pitches! On 21-22 February we turn the tables around and let our partners pitch their needs to the startups. [Only for verified startups] 👉 https://lnkd.in/dniDxjk2 4. Watch our Info Session! A 15-minute video with all the information about applying and being selected to MobilityXlab. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePAQCxqG 5. Last but not least, make sure your application is in 👉 before 18 March, 11:59 pm CET. #FutureMobility #StartupEcosystem

Why does developing a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) matter? Developing a Minimal Viable Product is not just about creating a basic version of the product, it's about crafting a solution that addresses a real problem and provides value to users. Here's how our Innovation Accelerator Programme can help startups with their MVP development: 1️⃣ Expert Mentorship 2️⃣ Resource Support 3️⃣ Market Validation 4️⃣ Pitch Opportunities 5️⃣ Collaborative Environment We believe that by empowering startups to develop robust Minimal Viable Products, together we can drive innovation in the public transport industry. We can create solutions that enhance accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability in transportation, ultimately improving the lives of public transport commuters. Feel free to reach out for more information or visit our website: https://tfwlab.wales/ #innovation #startups #publictransport #mvp

The Making of Woven City - Check out the amazing progress of #Toyota #WovenCity Phase 1 construction work. Our future mobility test course and innovation city environment is getting real and rising high! Mobility to Love, Safety to Live is weaved into everything we do at Woven by Toyota. Woven City is one of our exciting projects - An ever-evolving megaproject where we work with passion and gratitude to realize an amazing mission ” Building the future fabric of life in a City as a Test Course for Mobility ” Woven City Ecosystem - A vibrant #business & #innovation #ecosystem being planned and developed together with the Toyota Motor Corporation Group, our partnering companies and of course - a crucial network of passionate inventors and beyond collaborators! #startups #investors Let’s invent our path forward, Together! Text, content, and expressions are my own. #leadership #technology #mobility #MobilityforAll

🚗 The Future of Mobility is Collaborative! 🌐 Back in 2023, Dr. Joachim Post Post, head of BMW purchasing and supplier, highlighted this vision. Yesterday, we put this to practice, during a visit of mobility startups from Programa Desafía as we got a chance to connect, be inspired and discuss where the collaboration in this space needs to take place for progress to happen. Two things to highlight from it: 1️⃣ Challenges in Collaboration: We compared notes on the hurdles of executing successful projects with OEMs or any large enterprises. From identifying the right stakeholders and decision-makers to designing a scalable process for startup solutions (or new products) within an enterprise landscape, the insights were invaluable. 2️⃣ Future of Mobility: We delved into the user perspective and technological advancements. How are holographic displays today paving the way for 3rd and 4th tier autonomous driving? What role does teledriving play? We examined the adoption rates among German drivers, regulatory roadblocks, and the hesitance of many enterprises to fully embrace new solutions. Collaboration is an essential element in shaping the future of mobility, designed around people in motion within enabled cities. Cross-vertical pollination fuels the development of future cities, profoundly impacting our lives. We are excited to help shape this future by helping companies create strong brand that is translated in the experience of their product with MetaDesign and #MDX 🌍✨ Big thanks to GERMANTECH for organising and stopping by at #MetaHaus on their tour of Germany. And thank you to our #MetaDesign colleagues Luiza Arcuschin and Clarissa Holm for sharing interesting insights behind building some of biggest brands in mobility. ❤️ MetaDesign #productdesign #design #FutureofMobility #micromobility #urbanmobility #holographicdisplays #Teledriving #BMW #JoachimPost #Mobility #Innovation #Startups #Collaboration #FutureTech #AutonomousDriving 🚘🔮