Value proposition

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, Amber Enterprises, Cummins

Innovation, Tech, Entrepreneurship, Automobile, Collaboration, Mobility, Production, Venture Capital, Corporate Innovation, and Open Innovation