International Corporate Innovation Program
Students and alumni from Germany and Israel work on innovate solutions for real corporate problems.
Application deadline for German students: Summer 2022
What is the Program about?
Make Change happen!
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.”
― Henry Ford
What includes the Program?
Students / Alumni from Germany and Israel form international teams to create new ideas for companies
- International exchange
- 12 week program – hybrid (virtual & on site)
- Apply innovation methods on corporate projects
- Innovation callenge
You will spend:
- 1 week in Germany
- 1 week in Israel
For Companies
Get new ideas and become a part of our program
Your Benefits
Talent
Scouting
Connect with young talents
early cooperation
Innovate
new perspectives
Create innovative solutions
with young international teams
International Access
to the start-up nation Israel
Network with experienced players in the start-up scene
Requirements for you as a Company
What you should bring:
- Exciting challenge or task in the field of innovation
- Time for information exchange and participation (approximately 3-4 hours per month)
- Interest in Open Innovation
- Introduce the challenge and listen to pitches in the end of the program
- Voluntary donation according to your estimation
Jana Sauter
Program Managerjana.sauter@hs-esslingen.de
To get started – contact Jana Sauter
"Engagement in educational programs and student projects for us is always a chance to break with established mindsets and gain new sights and discuss fresh ideas. Mobility Pioneers Plus is special, as it combines innovative approaches to all kinds of aspects to human mobility with entrepreneurship in a very agile and internationally recognized startup environment. "
- BOSE, Coprporate Partner
Previous Cooperations
Our cooperation partners from previous programs
Challenge Examples
Some examples from former programs
Former Challenge
What does personal sound could look like in the future for young people travelling by public transport?
Former Challenge
How can the waiting time in the radiology department in a hospital could be improved in the future?
Former Challenge
How can operational costs be innovatively reduced for the Stella scooter project?
For students
Join our program and build up your international network
International Student exchange
Benefits for students
- Meet international students and improve your soft skills
- Trip to sunny Israel and one week in Germany
- Networking with recommended companies
- Possibility for further internships
- Increase your knowledge and learn how to use state of the art techniques
- Create ideas for real world challenges and apply your knowledge
You will spend:
- 1 week in Germany
- 1 week in Isael
Who can apply for?
- Students
- Alumni
From Germany and israel
The program is not only interesting for the cultural exchange, but also very exciting and challenging because of the cross-faculty exchange.This is valuable for the future and especially for the business life.
- Tim Benedikt - Student
What you should bring?
- Availability during face-to-face workshops (2 weeks)
- Time for online meetings in the afternoon (about every second week)
- Teamwork
- Fluent English
- Commitment to the program
- Costs for the trip to Israel/Germany: max. 800 Euro – the rest is covered by the scholarship
Gain an insight into our program
Meet Our Team
Prof. Dr. Michael Flad
Head of Program & Start-Up Coach
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
Ph.D. Avi Messica
Professor & Start-up Coach
avi1m@colman.ac.il
Dr. Merav Malcman
Program Manager & Start-up Coach
meravm@colman.ac.il
Prof. Dr. Tamar Almor
Professor
talmor@colman.ac.il
Our Project Partners
German-Israeli Chamber of Industry and Commerce
The COLMAN/NOVUS Center of Entrepreneurship
City of Esslingen
Consulate General of the State of Israel
County of Esslingen
Centre for Entrepreneurship
University of Applied Sciences Esslingen
What People say?
Are you a dedicated company that is interested in co-creation?
Use the MOBILITY PIONEERS Plus accelerator program to…
- extend your R & D team by outsourcing your challenges to MOBILITY PIONEERS Plus
- 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 Plus 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 Plus 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
"Engagement in educational programs and student projects for us is always a chance to break with established mindsets and gain new sights and discuss fresh ideas. Mobility Pioneers Plus is special, as it combines innovative approaches to all kinds of aspects to human mobility with entrepreneurship in a very agile and internationally recognized startup environment. " - BOSE, Coprporate Partner