On September 7, you are welcome to Lindholmen in Gothenburg and online for a conference with discussion and exchange of experiences about collaborations between vehicle manufacturers and startups in the automotive industry. The event takes place within the framework of the FFI initiative Accelerate Startup Partnership.
Experience shows that partnerships between large and small companies create value for both parties. Large companies gain access to innovation in fast cycles as well as new technology, new business models and new skills. Small and medium-sized companies get an entrance to a potential customer as well as access to experience of the industry, industrialization, scaling up and access to new markets.
Among the speakers are:
- Helene Niklasson, Head of CampX by Volvo Group
- Andrea Wetterberg, Director Strategy & Portfolio Management, Service Portfolio & Delivery at Scania Group
- Guillaume Cabrère, Head, Open Innovation Arena at Volvo Cars
- Björn Remneland Wikhamn, senior lecturer, Department of Business Administration at the University of Gothenburg
- Glenn Gran, area manager Ecosystems for innovative companies, Vinnova
Participate on site or digitally
It is possible to participate in the conference (and subsequent lunch) on site in Gothenburg or digitally:
- To participate on site, register by August 25 at the latest
- To participate digitally, register by September 5 at the latest
About Accelerate Startup Partnership
Accelerate Startup Partnership has been running for about a year and a half and is financed via the collaborative program FFI (Vehicle Strategic research and Innovation). The aim of the initiative is to facilitate and speed up partnerships between Swedish vehicle manufacturers and small and medium-sized companies in the transport industry. Participants are AB Volvo (CampX by Volvo Group), Scania, Volvo Car Group, Combient Foundry, MobilityXlab, FKG and the Gothenburg School of Economics.