Accelerator – Corporate Accelerator

DB mindbox – Startup hub of Deutsche Bahn Group

Improve DB’s core rail business through startup innovation

The DB mindbox startup program was initiated in 2015 to push and foster innovations and digital transformation around rails, stations and trains. The program offers a comprehensive support package to young entrepreneurs who have a concrete improvement for Deutsche Bahn (DB). The aim is that startups and DB business units work closely together and develop a Proof
of Concept (PoC) which improves the core rail business.

Startups will get the opportunity to develop a prototype and/or test their product live in the DB universe within 100 days. On top, startups will receive €25.000 funding (no equity), exclusive access to DB experts, data & markets, professional business coaching &
mentoring and Coworking. After a beneficial collaboration, there is a high chance to build a long-term partnership with Deutsche Bahn.

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Intake: Rolling intake

Duration: 100 days

Operated by: corporate company
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Time spent

Access to

Primarily provides

Proof of Concepts

Funding

Clients

Coaching

Also provides

Events

Community

Investor Network

Co-Working

About the startup

team

seed

mid-stage

scaleup

pre-seed

early-stage

growth

Founded: Yes

Financial Support: Zuschüsse/

Amount of financial support: 21-50k

Innovation strategy: push internal

After graduation: larger network/ better Product/ more Customers/ Prototype or MVP

Startup applicants should be funded or have a prototype, mvp or product as we can't work with idea status. Also, the company team should be more than one person. More information see also our FAQ https://www.dbmindbox.com/faq/

Keywords

Smart City, Operations, (Predictive) Maintenance, Construction Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, Train Stations,
Digital Services, Mobility as a Service, Connected Mobility

Technology

AI, ML, NLP, RPA, AR/VR, data analytics, smart sensors, robotics, passenger counting, skill management, knowledge management, gamification, crowd intelligence, new ways of communication, retail

Use cases

Operations, Maintenance, Regional Traffic, Construction Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, Train Stations

CONTACT PERSON

Tobias Ruch

Communication & Startup Manager

dbmindbox@deutschebahn.com

((+49)) 152 37538438

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