TRUMPF is a technology and manufacturing company specializing in industrial lasers, power electronics, machine tools, and software. A particular focus is placed on the semiconductor industry.
How TRUMPF works with startups
TRUMPF launched STARTUP PARTNERING in 2024 to connect business-unit needs with startup solutions. Its Corporate Innovation team tests solutions against defined proof-of-value criteria and implements those that demonstrate a clear benefit.
The program involves IT, Legal and Purchasing early, with GlassDollar supporting international startup sourcing and project management. Its scope covers process improvements and increasingly product-related innovation. In the published interview, scaling to 15 proofs of value per year is described as a target, not an achieved result.
Reported figures and terms may describe an earlier period. Confirm current availability with the team.
Areas of interest
Process improvements across business units
Product-related innovations
Message from the team
Please send your pitch deck to startuppartnering@trumpf.com with the subject line “glassdollar startup.” Your inquiry will be processed automatically. We will get back to you.
Selected startup collaborations
GlassDollar
Startup sourcing and program management
GlassDollar supports international startup discovery and central coordination of TRUMPF’s STARTUP PARTNERING projects. The published interview describes how the program evaluates proofs of value and prepares successful solutions for implementation.
These are selected publicly described collaborations, not a complete procurement record or a measure of spending.
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