CREATORS EXPEDITION
We drive startups and cutting edge technologies in the area of Electric Mobility, Autonomous Driving as well as Data Driven Innovation and Artificial Intelligence.
Work together with AVL, one of the leading development and engineering companies in the automotive industry.
We are looking for visionary entrepreneurs and makers who do not take current approaches for granted just because they have been there for a long time.
The CREATORS EXPEDITION focuses on early and growth stage auto tech startups in the following four technology areas:
E-Mobility
Alternative Fuels, Battery Management and Energy Storage
Autonomous Driving
Self Driving Software, Radar and Sensors, Connected Vehicle
AI and Digitalization
Big Data and Analytics and Data-Driven Business Models
Sustainability
Green Mobility, Sustainable Energy Solutions and Carbon Footprint Reduction
By partnering with the AVL startup program, you gain a key expert in your expedition team, who can assist in every step from maturing your prototype to supporting your international industrialization ambitions. AVL can be your world-class guide to help you succeed while translating your concept to automotive application.
Market Access
Whether you are taking your first steps into the market or are a more matured adventurer, AVL gives you the platform to demonstrate your vision in front of international automotive OEMs. We help you to better understand their needs and to validate and refine your business model.
Independence
A core value of AVL and this startup initiative are the individual programs, tailored to the exact technology and business needs of the startup. As a privately owned, family company, we pride ourselves in investing for the long run.
Growth
We support you with access to a global sales force across the globe and help you build up international operations, including marketing, legal, service and maintenance.
Mentoring
We surround you with experienced mentors from AVL and our network, to get industry insights, engineering best practices and advice to strategically scale your business.
Process
Tailor-made for your startup
Application
Apply for the CREATORS EXPEDITION program at any time and get AVL as a strategic partner on board.
Financial Support
During the program, we invest "smart money" in the form of operational cash support and financed resources without taking any fixed equity.
Kick-Off
Get to know the AVL team and together with us, define your tailor-made startup development program.
Our Joint Project
The core of the expedition program is a first customer or R&D project where both AVL and your startup bring the expertise to create a MVP or PoC.
Extra Benefits
You have access to services like an experienced coaching, customer and engineering network, to test and simulation technologies and to mentoring in operational non-technological areas.
Pitch to the Management
After roughly six months, together with the AVL team, you can unveil the logbook of your achievements - the foundation of our future collaboration.
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