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Attention Mobility Innovators: Apply now and shape the future of integrated everyday mobility within our DB mindbox program Regional Traffic 2025!
Did you know that DB Regio is not only the biggest player in local rail passenger transport in Germany but also the largest operator of public bus services in the country? DB Regio transports more than 6 million passengers per day, and the numbers are continuously increasing. Therefore, we are looking for new and innovative solutions to:
- Increase the reliability of our vehicles
- Optimize maintenance intervals
- Improve the quality of our data
Develop your prototype and business model with us and open up new solutions for our passengers and employees. This is your chance to work with DB Regio and its bus and rail divisions on the innovations of tomorrow.
What are your benefits?
- Exclusive access to DB experts, data, markets & customers
- EUR 25,000 in funding, no equity taken
- Exclusive access to a network of selected coaching and mentoring experts
You will be supported by a dedicated DB mindbox startup manager, who is your bridge to the world of Deutsche Bahn (DB). Plus, the option to work at our coworking space in the center of Berlin with 24/7 access.
This is a great opportunity to lay the foundation for joint projects and successful long-term collaboration with Deutsche Bahn Group, Europe’s largest mobility and infrastructure provider with more than 300.000 employees.
You have questions like what should be included in the pitch deck or what is special about our 100 day DB mindbox program? Check out our FAQ. Plus, every Wednesday from 12:00 to 12:30 PM (CET), we host a Q&A session to answer any questions about the program. Just drop by - we’d love to see you! Join us easily via the MS Teams link.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for forward-thinking solutions to enhance our rail services. Help us leverage sustainable methods to prevent liquid waste during graffiti removal, ensuring environmental safety. Accurate, real-time monitoring of diesel, AdBlue, and water tank levels is crucial - low-energy solutions that relay this data to our control centers are welcome. To avoid breakdowns, we need reliable systems to monitor lithium batteries during operation. Lastly, improving the precision of our vehicle GPS data - without hardware upgrades - is key to achieving track-level accuracy. Ready to make the difference?
Timeline
21.04.2025 – Application deadline
Last day to apply for the program.
09.05.2025 – Announcement of candidates
Invitation of selected teams.
22.05.2025 – Selection day
Pitch your solution live on stage to an expert jury and audience.
16.06.2025 – Start of program
Start of the 100 day Proof-of-Concept to develop and test a prototype in cooperation with DB.
25.09.2025 – End of program
End of 100 day Proof-of-Concept and presentation of results.