BMW Startup Garage

🌍 Curious about how startups can scale with global industry leaders? Bernhard Schambeck, Head of BMW Group Technology Office Japan, is taking the stage at GCV Asia Congress - hosted by Global Corporate Venturing and #31Ventures— where the sharpest minds in CVC, AI, and sustainable tech come together to shape the future. In an exclusive fireside chat, Bernhard will unpack the Venture Client model—from strategy and step-by-step processes to real-world benefits for startups and corporates alike. Ready to connect with APAC’s brightest? Register now on the GCV Asia website and secure your spot! #VentureClient #FutureofMobility #TechInnovation

What an inspiring morning at the #BMWStartupGarage with some brilliant minds from Technische Universität München! 🌟 A big shoutout to Carmen Anna Elisa Baur and the TUM Entrepreneurship Research Institute for grooming such curious students. Their enthusiasm for innovation aligns perfectly with our mission here at BMW. Had lots of fun presenting BMW's Venture Client approach and answering all the questions! It's always refreshing to see the world through the lens of budding entrepreneurs and future leaders. 🎓💡 Special thanks to Felix Neumann from BMW i Ventures and Levent Viertmann from BMW Open Innovation for their engaging presentations. Looking forward to the students' final showcases in December! #BMWStartupGarage #VentureClient #TUM #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Education #FutureOfMobility #Collaboration #BMWGroup #Startups

Car design and functionality have reached new heights BMW Group! With the In-Car Payment feature, paying for fuel and parking is now as simple as a few taps on your BMW’s display. Powered by ryd’s digital fueling platform and facilitated through the BMW Startup Garage, this solution offers seamless and secure digital fueling, available now on BMW Operating Systems 8, 8.5, and 9 in Austria & Germany. Through our Venture Client program, we continue to connect startups like ryd to real-world opportunities at BMW Group, driving mobility innovation and shaping the future of the automotive industry. 🌍 Interested in becoming a long-term partner and co-creating the future of mobility with us? Apply to become a partner today! #BMWStartupGarage #StartupPartnerships #InCarPayment

Have some time this long weekend? 🎧 Tune in to the latest #digdeep podcast with Alexandra Renner, our Startup Lead in R&D, recorded live at herCAREER—Germany’s biggest career fair for women! In this episode, Alexandra takes us through her journey from founder to Startup Lead, sharing insights on what makes corporate-startup partnerships thrive. Discover how we’re using the Venture Client model to drive collaboration, the areas we’re focused on right now, and BMW Group’s fresh approach to bringing startup solutions into development. And if you’re thinking about stepping into the startup world, Alexandra offers practical advice on getting started, the benefits of a startup mindset, and the valuable skills that anyone can gain from startup experiences. Special thanks to Julia Meixner from Techniker Krankenkasse for asking the key questions on how to launch a venture clienting unit and more. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiration for anyone passionate about innovation and corporate-startup collaboration! 🎙 https://lnkd.in/dH4Q96Ar #innovation #startups #podcast #ventureclient

Why should #HumanResources be a top focus for innovation? Because HR is the backbone of any organization, bridging talent with purpose. And who better to understand this than our Startup Lead for Human Resources, Timo Puri? Let’s hear from Timo himself on how startups have the potential to redefine HR at BMW—and how BMW Startup Garage empowers them to make it happen. #startupsolutions #innovation #hr

Parking can be a real headache for many drivers. Finding a spot is tough enough, but even when you do, the space is often so narrow that it requires some serious maneuvering skills. In fact, studies show that parking is a major stressor for drivers around the world. That’s why, as we look ahead to the future of autonomous driving, it’s important to recognize one of the key technologies that has helped ease this everyday frustration—Parking Assistance. It’s truly the OG in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). While there’s still a long journey ahead toward fully autonomous cars, let’s take a moment to appreciate how Parking Assistance has already made driving a little less stressful and a lot safer. #ParkingAssistance #ADAS #AutonomousDriving

AI is being touted as the next big thing across industries, including automotive, but as we increasingly rely on it, should we be concerned about the environmental cost? Or could AI be the key to reducing emissions too? 🤖 #AI #Sustainability #Innovation

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 that seatbelts weren’t standard in cars until the 1960s? Despite lap seat belts being invented in the 19th century, it took decades for the world to recognize the importance of this simple yet life-saving innovation. Nils Bohlin’s three-point belt, introduced in 1959, changed vehicle safety for the better, but it wasn’t an instant hit. Public resistance was fierce, laws lagged behind, and yet, over time, seatbelts have saved millions of lives. Innovation is like that—sometimes the world isn’t ready, but that doesn’t stop progress. At BMW Startup Garage, we push forward to make sure today's innovations don’t wait decades to make an impact. We want to partner with startups not just to address today’s challenges but to anticipate the needs of tomorrow.    #innovation #futureofmobility #technology

When cars are connected, they become more than just a mode of transport. New technologies in telematics are going beyond traffic updates and remote driving, with the potential to reshape mobility on a larger scale—impacting entire fleets, cities, and industries. How? Let’s dive in. #connectedcars #mobility #telematics

Jia-Yi Melanie Tang recently presented BMW Startup Garage at the "Startup Learning Experience" hosted by the German-French Association and brought back valuable insights. We couldn’t agree more—bureaucracy slows startups down. One key benefit of partnering with BMW Group through our program is that we help you cut through the red tape. As the ecosystem evolves, we’re excited to continue discussions on helping startups thrive.