Hyground · 2026
Root cause diagnosis time cut 85 percent
Deutsche Bahn piloted Hyground for incident diagnosis, cutting mean time to resolution up to 85 percent and completing root cause checks in under five minutes.
Source: hyground.ai
Startup program · Logistics
Deutsche Bahn
DB mindbox
Berlin, Germany
About Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn is Germany's national railway operator, headquartered in Berlin, running passenger and freight transport across the country.
Source: dbmindbox.com
How Deutsche Bahn works with startups
DB mindbox is Deutsche Bahn's startup hub, based at Berlin's Jannowitzbrücke station and running since 2015. Its core offering is a 100-day programme in which startups test their technology on real DB data and infrastructure, with guided access to DB experts and decision-makers. Since launch it has run more than 250 startup projects out of over 5,000 applications, with about 60% leading to a follow-up cooperation. Its open calls are typically non-equity: the Cable Crossing Challenge, for example, offers EUR 25,000 with no equity taken, Berlin office space, mentorship and up to EUR 400,000 in procurement opportunities.
Source: dbmindbox.com
Reported program details
- Since 2015
- 250+ startup projects
- Typically non equity
- 100 day programme
Reported figures and terms may describe an earlier period. Confirm current availability with the team.
How to approach the team
- Apply within call window
- Candidates announced
- Pitch at Selection Day
- 100-day pilot with DB experts
Source: dbmindbox.com
Areas of interest
- Cable crossing under railway tracks
- Long-distance transport
- Bridge monitoring
- Regional traffic
Open calls
Cable Crossing Challenge, deadline 23 Aug 2026
Check current availability ↗Selected startup collaborations
Pimcore · 2017
Digital showcase replaces analog station posters
DB Station&Service deployed Pimcore to run twelve information applications on interactive digital showcases across pilot stations, replacing static analog posters.
Source: pimcore.com
Junto
Leadership program lifts NPS to 76
Deutsche Bahn ran a Junto leadership development program for emerging leaders, reporting an NPS of 76 and a 9.3 out of 10 trainer rating.
Source: www.junto.eu
Nextgen Robotics · 2023
Pilot of undercarriage inspection technology
Deutsche Bahn and Nextgen Robotics completed a year-long pilot of ARGO train undercarriage inspection technology, announced to German transport officials.
Source: nextgen-robotics.it
These are selected publicly described collaborations, not a complete procurement record or a measure of spending.
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