Work with Deutsche Bahn to Develop the Future of Maintenance

PoC, 25K NON EQUITY, ACCESS TO NETWORK AND EXPERTISE Deadline passed

Get in the Ring and Deutsche Bahn are looking for innovative solutions that can improve the maintenance of trains, in order to operate the transport networks of the future.

 

The DB Group is one of the world’s leading mobility and logistics companies, transporting 4700 million passengers a year. DB Group has a mission to drive progress and shape the future.

 

Improving quality and competitiveness, especially in DB’s core business – the integrated rail system – is one of the most pressing challenges faced. Therefore, DB is aiming to establish a new culture of quality with a clear focus on customers by building digital expertise and improving their performance. The startup program of DB mindbox helps to identify promising startups and test their ideas together with the DB business units.

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THE CHALLENGE

We are looking for startups and scaleups that want to collaborate with Deutsche Bahn to make their maintenance process future proof, by using data analysis tools and implementing new technologies. We are looking for solutions in the following areas:

Data Analytics & Process Mining

Solutions using prediction tools to interpret vibration analysis, train scheduling, train availability and process mining.

On-board customer facilities

Solutions using new technologies in pipeline cleaning, train door repairing and maintenance, and implementation of micro-HVAC unit.

Sensor solutions

Solutions that use sensors in tunnels, trains and machine monitoring.

Documentation solutions

Solutions which facilitate and automate the documentation process of technical train paperwork, norms conformity checks and construction.

Workflow support

Solutions that manage and track inventory, recognize items through scanning technologies, and platforms to improve process efficiency.

Process automation

Solutions which provide automated testing of software and hardware.

Open

Any technology implemented elsewhere in mobility, infrastructure, construction planning and safety, energy-saving, maintenance, etc.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

  • 3 month (part-time) program with live-testing within DB environment (to achieve a PoC)

  • 25.000€, non equity

  • Coworking space in Berlin

  • Mentoring with DB top level management and external experts

  • Coaching sessions

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Your solution should…

  • Have an MVP in place and further

  • Occasionally be available in Berlin to work on the PoC with Deutsche Bahn

TIMELINE

DECEMBER 8TH

TIMELINE


The deadline for applications is December 8th at midnight (UTC+1).
DECEMBER 9-19

PRE-SELECTION WORKSHOPS


Pre-selection workshops inside DB mindbox and with departments hosting use cases.
DECEMBER 20TH

ANNOUNCEMENT SELECTED STARTUPS


Selected startups for the selection day will be announced.
JANUARY 28TH

SELECTION DAY


Selected startups will be invited to pitches and workshops to match them up with use case departments- jury will make a decision on the winners.
FEBRUARY 17TH

START OF 100-DAY PoC PROGRAM


Work in a 3-month program with Deutsche Bahn: live-testing of your solution to achieve a PoC and expert coaching by Deutsche Bahn professionals.
Deadline passed

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