Mercedes-Benz AG

STARTUP AUTOBAHN was founded in 2016 by Mercedes‑Benz, formerly Daimler, in cooperation with the innovation platform Plug and Play, the research factory ARENA2036 and the University of Stuttgart. This has resulted in an entire innovation network around the globe - with programmes in the United States, China, India, South Korea and now also in Canada. Since its foundation, a growing number of industrial partners and startups from all over the world have benefited from the STARTUP AUTOBAHN. Several technologies from the network have already been integrated into Mercedes-Benz series-production vehicles.

As STARTUP AUTOBAHN team at Mercedes-Benz, we mediate between startups and Mercedes-Benz AG, combining specific technological expertise with comprehensive automotive expertise. The aim is to find out within a short period of time whether Mercedes-Benz and start-ups can join forces to form collaborations and partnerships. The strategic fit at Mercedes-Benz and the maturity level of a start-up technology are decisive here.