Launch of the BMW Startup Garage
The BMW Startup Garage was founded and initiated at the BMW headquarters in Munich.
Launch of the BMW Startup Garage
The BMW Startup Garage was founded and initiated at the BMW headquarters in Munich.
First Startup integrated into the BMW Group Ecosystem
The startup Mahlzeit was the first startup to be integrated into the processes of the BMW Group and has established itself well over the years.
Establishment of BMW Startup Garage 2.0 with Startup Leads Across Various Departments
Expanding program (BMW Startup Garage 2.0) through hiring dedicated Startup Leads in various business units, with the goal of scaling the startup engagement and tapping into new business areas beyond just the development departments at BMW Group.
Launch Tech Office South Korea
Expanding the program through support South Korea, and tapping into the vibrant Korean startup ecosystem. In the coming years we added Israel, China and Japan.
Launch of Tech Office Region Americas
The program continues to expand, opening an office in Mountain View with additional locations across North America in the following years.
Red Dot Design Award for BMW Startup Garage Office in Garching / Munich
Our BMW Startup Garage's office space was awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, recognizing the exceptional design and functionality of its workspace.
Evaluated Over 1000 Startups
Through our extensive scouting efforts, we identified and evaluated over a thousand startups, showcasing our commitment to discovering innovative and emerging startups.
360 Degree Sustainability Challenge
We launched the "360 Degree Sustainability Challenge", to achieve our goal to increase our sustainability impact in the automotive sector. The winners were able to present their products at BMW booth at IAA.
First Startup Integrates into BMW Groups’ Production Department
The startup Embotech successfully completed the pilot project and has now been rolled out into the production process of the BMW Group.
First startup solution implemented in BMW vehicles
The startup AirConsole successfully completed the pilot project and was implented in millions of BMW cars.
Executed 50 Pilot Projects in a Single Year
We set a new benchmark by launching 50 pilot projects, involving 30 different departments within a single year.
Scouted Over 5000 Startups
Due to the expansion of the scouting program, we surpassed analyzing more than 5000 Startups in the past ten years.
Revolutionizing manufacturing with autonomous technology integration.
AI-driven conversational tools for customer service.
Tailored sustainability planning and CO2 management.
AirConsole enables cloud-based in-car gaming with 150+ games, letting passengers use mobile phones as controllers.
Advanced cybersecurity for connected and autonomous vehicles.
Optimized database for mobile and IoT data management.
DeepDrive's dual-rotor tech boosts EV efficiency and performance, solving key challenges in the industry.
We've supported more startups than shown here - this is just a glimpse! Many more exciting projects await.