BMW Startup Garage

🌍 From Munich to the world: Celebrating 10 years of innovation at the BMW Startup Garage! Alongside visionary startups, as well as our BMW business unit experts and BMW i Ventures, we’ve built a global network, delivering groundbreaking solutions and shaping the future of the mobility business and beyond. Last week, we asked you to guess how many startups we’ve sourced over the past 10 years. And here we are – plus a little goodie for you! Since we received so many votes, we’re sharing a few more insights: 🌟 Together with our business units and teams, we scouted 4,700 startups and conducted over 220 pilot projects with startups from 26 countries 🌟 The BMW Startup Garage expanded its presence beyond Munich to various global hubs in Mountain View (USA), Greenville (USA), Shanghai (China), Seoul (Korea), Tokyo (Japan), and Tel Aviv (Israel) 🌟 We grew to a team of 18 BMW Startup Garage experts working on startup-powered projects with all of our BMW business units But above all is the same vision: Recognizing the competitive necessity of accessing more and better startup solutions by being the matchmaker between the startup and the BMW Group.    For more details on the BMW Startup Garage 10th anniversary as well as one of our Success Stories, check the link in the comments.   #10YearsOfInnovation #BMWStartupGarage #Embotech #BMWiVentures

Our 10th anniversary is the perfect chance to dive into countless project insights! 🚀     So, test your knowledge (or take a wild guess 😉) by voting below. Stay tuned—we’ll reveal the answer next week! 🔍✨ #TestYourKnowledge #BMWStartupGarage #DoYouKnow

10 years of startup innovation, collaboration and impact! Today marks a special day: The BMW Startup Garage is celebrating its 10th anniversary! 🎉 A decade of pioneering new ideas, building a global network of visionaries, and achieving milestones that redefined what’s possible.    But this is just the beginning! Join us as we continue to push boundaries, drive groundbreaking opportunities, and shape the future of mobility and beyond. Ready to be part of what’s next? Press play and celebrate with us! 🙌💥   #10YearsOfBMWStartupGarage #10YearsOfInnovation #Jubilee

What makes a great office? Is it the space? The people? The energy? It’s never just one thing—but together, they shape the experiences we share. For the past 10 years, the BMW Startup Garage in Garching has been more than just a workplace. It’s where startups have pitched game-changing ideas, where connections have turned into partnerships, and where innovation has thrived. Fun fact: our office even won a Red Dot Award for design back in 2019! As we look back, we’re celebrating the ideas, the people, and the milestones that have shaped our journey. So, take a look inside the BMW Startup Garage office and see where the magic happens. 🚀 #10YearsOfInnovation #BMWStartupGarage #ReflectandRewind

💡 To fuel innovation, you need the right frameworks — and the right conversations. At the Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Summit 2025 in Tokyo 🇯🇵, we had the chance to engage in both, alongside startups and industry leaders shaping the future. 🎤 Bernhard Schambeck, Head of BMW Technology Office Japan, took the stage with Koichi Narasaki (Sompo Holdings) and moderator Gregor Gimmy (27pilots) to discuss the Venture Client Model—the BMW Startup Garage’s approach to startup collaboration. Over the past decade, this framework has redefined how corporations and startups work together and is now adopted by companies worldwide. The summit also showcased exciting startup pitches, celebrated Japan’s fastest-growing TMT companies at the Technology Fast 50 Awards, and shared actionable insights for enterprise-startup collaboration. 🏙️ We’re proud to be part of these conversations that push boundaries and help innovation flourish. Here’s to building the future of innovation – together. #VentureClientModel #StartupCollaboration #Innovation

What’s next for AI? If ChatGPT showed us how AI can understand and generate human-like language, Embodied Intelligence is taking things to the next level — teaching AI models to learn by doing. Instead of following rigid rules, they adapt and navigate the real world with human-like intuition. Click through to find out more about Embodied AI. >> #AIAdvancements #StartupInnovation #StartupNews

The electric vehicle market is experiencing a shift. Driven by evolving customer preferences, advances in battery range, and expanding charging infrastructure, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are projected to grow nearly 40% by 2029. What’s fueling this shift? 🌍 Consumers are increasingly choosing EVs for their sustainability and lower running costs. 🔋 Battery technology is advancing, reducing range anxiety. 🔌 Governments and companies are investing heavily in charging infrastructure. However, the road ahead is not without challenges. The phase-out of subsidies in some regions has impacted demand, and further growth will depend on continued investments and innovation. 2025 is just starting. Let’s keep an eye on how this market evolves. Follow us for more updates. #ElectricVehicles #IndustryInsights #EVBattery

Next week, Bernhard Schambeck, Head of BMW Technology Office Japan, will take the stage at the Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Summit 2025 to discuss the Venture Client Model — BMW’s pioneering approach to startup collaboration. Together with Koichi Narasaki (Sompo Holdings) and moderator Gregor Gimmy (27pilots), Bernhard will dive into how startups create value, why early customer relationships matter, and what drives impactful partnerships. Wishing all participants an inspiring and successful event. Stay tuned for insights! #BMWStartupGarage #VentureClientModel #StartupCollaboration

As we glide into 2025, we’re spotlighting the key trends set to drive mobility, manufacturing, and innovation forward. 🚗✨ Curious about what’s on the horizon for the automotive industry? Stay tuned for insights that will keep you ahead of the curve. #AutomotiveTrends2025 #FutureOfMobility #IndustryInsights

The votes are in - and most of you guessed it right ;) The answer is...... 🌟 The BMW Startup Garage officially hit the ground running in 2015! Our official birthday is on February 10th. What started as a bold idea has grown into a global innovation hub – enabling startups to become long-term partners of the BMW Group. Remember this date, we might have something special releasing next month! Stay tuned. #BMWStartupGarage #Anniversary #NowYouKnow