Press & Media

For journalists and media reps, this page has everything: press releases, media kits, photos, and more about STARTUP AUTOBAHN Expo 2026.

Every year, media buzz around STARTUP AUTOBAHN Expo for its groundbreaking innovations, tech trends, and inspiring startup stories.

Innovation is the future. And the future is written by STARTUP AUTOBAHN, the innovation platform for mobility startups.

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Unlike a conventional corporate accelerator, STARTUP AUTOBAHN welcomes multiple sponsor companies and can attract a broader array of more mature startups.

The program has already successfully connected startups with established brands to activate powerful new concepts in areas such as battery charging, supply-chain and materials management, smart mobility, efficient manufacturing, recycling, and enterprise CO2 reduction.

Die STARTUP AUTOBAHN ist eine typisch schwäbische Idee. Mate-Tee und Fritz-Kola gibt es nur, wenn auch etwas dabei herauskommt. Hier wird nicht nur gequatscht, hier kommen die Konzernvertreter mit Budgets.

German automotive industry newspaper

Vor sieben Jahren etablierte der ehemalige Daimler-Chef Dieter Zetsche in Stuttgart die Innovationsplattform STARTUP AUTOBAHN. Mit 29 Partnern aus der Autobranche und knapp 300 gecasteten Start-ups ist die Plattform die bekannteste ihrer Art in Europa.

The words "Business Insider".

Das Ziel von STARTUP AUTOBAHN: Nationale wie internationale Jungunternehmer für den Technologie-Standort Stuttgart gewinnen.

Useful Links

We‘ve compiled the essential resources to help you share the excitement and innovation of Expo 2026 with the world.

Accreditation

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Collaboration and Media Partnership Inquiries

Want to work with STARTUP AUTOBAHN or become the Official Media Partner? Let's talk! Reach out to us for mutual benefits.

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Contact for Press

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