Our Vision
Shape the future of mobility by getting the most out of DB’s huge data assets and know-how! Take the opportunity to test your technologies and solutions to enhance digital experiences along the customer journey. We are looking for innovative ideas to create a new era of customer experiences, communication and interaction. Let us help you to develop your prototype and business model to impact on the future way of travel. Get active in areas like:
Focus
Technologies enabling interaction between customers and passenger transport devices, e.g. voice and image recognition, gesture control or touch screen solutions
Using AI solutions to digitize customer journeys and services, e.g. predictive analytics or management of customer data
AR/VR technologies to enhance customer experiences, e.g. supporting indoor navigation or mapping/routing
Software solutions to allow automated and real-time customer communication, e.g. digital travel companions or management of customer complaints
Using Blockchain technologies to increase customer experience due to speed of execution, reduction of transaction fee and immutability, e.g. in regards to ticket sales
Integrating robots into customer interaction, e.g. as customer guidance and support or travel information on-site
Using gamification tools to improve customer engagement, e.g. for marketing campaigns or customer feedback
Digital Twins to understand customer needs, e.g. by improving existing products
Better customer experiences using digital vision technologies e.g. for real-time train capacity analytics
Timeline
Selection criteria
- Driven, highly capable team of min. two persons
- MVP or working concept already developed (early & late stage startups welcome)
- Economically sound business model
- Desire to develop an excellent prototype with Deutsche Bahn
- Presence at our coworking space DB mindbox in Berlin
The winners
Impressions Selection Day
Why participate?
Funding
- 3 month program
- 25k € zero equity taken
- seats in our coworking space
Know-How
- access to the world of railway
- access to unique data sets
- access to DB business units
Mentoring
- dedicated startup-manager
- internal & external coaches
- access to our alumni network