A unique international accelerator program
Designed to promote open innovation through the creation of tailored solutions for real industry challenges and by international students and young professionals
Disruption is not just a buzzword!
it is happening and the challenges are real
Innovate
Innovative ideas & exploration of trends by young international teams
Accelerate
Faster, technically feasible and affordable mobility solutions through cooperation with one of the best technical universities
Change
Effective overall socio-ecological solutions through an interdisciplinary perspective
Scout
Attracting young talents through close cooperation with high potentials
Access
Access to the innovative Israeli start-up scene and experienced mentors through workshops in Israel and Germany
How does it work?
Students from Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and The COLMAN (Israel) as well as young professionals from the greater Stuttgart region form international teams to jointly study entrepreneurship and innovation in a 2-month program. The program is composed of a virtual ignition camp, a virtual customer research sprint, an ideation week in Israel, a virtual acceleration phase as well as a week of final validation and presentations to companies in Germany.
Are you a dedicated company that is interested in co-creation?
Use the MOBILITY PIONEERS accelerator program to…
- extend your R & D team by outsourcing your challenges to MOBILITY PIONEERS
- co-create solutions together with interdisciplinary and international teams and only limited resources from your side
- scout for talent in a pool of highly innovative and multi-cultural students and professionals
- get unique access to and insight into the Israelian start-up environment
- receive feedback by highly experienced business mentors and start-up specialists from Israel and Germany
Exciting problems
that you would like to solve with us
Gripping questions
that are currently preoccupying you
Interesting areas
for which you are looking for new ideas and talents
“MOBILITY PIONEERS provides companies in the greater Stuttgart area with three unique opportunities at the same time. This is to solve challenges through co-creation, while at the same time getting insights into the Israeli start-up environment as well as being able to scout for relevant innovative talent”
– Prof. Dr. Michael Flad
What should you bring?
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Be a team player
- Availability during face-to-face workshops and virtual phase
- Fluent English
- Commitment to the program
What are my benefits as a participant?
Make an impact
by the developing solutions for real world challenges
Experience innovation
which includes new interdisciplinary and multi-cultural work first hand
Apply state of the art techniques
especially in the field of customer research and business model design
Improve your soft skills
by interacting with people from other countries and disciplines
Expand your network
by working together with other talented students, young professionals and companies
Complement your decision making skills
by adding a social and an ethical perspective
You can apply for MOBILITY PIONEERS if you are ...
- Student in Germany or Israel
- Esslingen University of Applied Sciences or The COLMAN Alumni
- Young professional
- Founder of or employee in a start-up
Gain an insight into our program
Meet Our Team
Prof. Dr. Michael Flad
Head of Program
Michael.Flad@hs-esslingen.de
Jana Sauter
program Manager & Start-up Coach
jana.sauter@hs-esslingen.de
Omar Garcia Urdiales
Start-up Coach
Omar.Garcia-Urdiales@hs-esslingen.de
Avi Messica
Start-up Coach
avi1m@colman.ac.il
Merav Malcman
Start-up Coach
meravm@colman.ac.il
Our Project Partners
The COLMAN/NOVUS Center of Entrepreneurship
Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
The Consulate General of the State of Israel for Southern Germany
City of Esslingen
Our Cooperation Partners
Our “Wall of Fame” for the companies who cooperated with us in the previous programs
Consulting Company in the Real Estate Industry
Specialist for light and
user-friendly electric mobility
manufacturing company for audio equipment
Association to improve the quality and attractiveness of the location
property developer and real estate agent