Software République wants your innovative ideas and products for the new Call for Projects “VEHICLE CONCEPT”, open until 13 October 2023!
VivaTech 2023, the H1st vision was unveiled to a world wide audience, an audacious concept car, an innovative experience combining the technology of the 6 founding partners and 6 start-ups: Arkamys, Compredict, EPICnPOC, Eye-lights, Kardome, Stern Tech. The concept has been a success on all fronts, with industrial projects planned and a resounding and ongoing publicity success.
For 2024, the Software République is working on an entirely new project. It is an opportunity that we want to give the most disruptive start-ups. #jointheRepublique
Imagine tomorrow’s health, workplace and mobility service modules
Below are the areas in which we are looking for innovations, that can be adapted to a mobile environment/vehicle (whatever its size) :
- Mobile Health Centre: imagine flexible health and diagnostic solutions
- Mobile Work Centre: imagine the future services and functionalities in a connected city
- Mobility Services Hub: conceive how a mobile vehicle can serve a mobility ecosystem across all sectors: services, energy, maintenance, etc.
Your proposal may relate to the passenger compartment or the vehicle’s large or small storage space. Don’t hold back on any ideas, all are welcome as long as they are highly innovative.
The selected start-up(s) will have the right to deploy their innovations along with the other partners of the Software République’s ecosystem in a demonstration vehicle that will be part of a cutting edge exhibition traversing Europe in 2024.
How to Apply ?
Before 13 October 2023, you are asked to complete the official form by clicking here.
You will need to send us a Deck in the following format:
- Maximum 10 slides presenting your core business, your startup, your product, your competitors, your team, key milestones and the problem you are solving;
- Maximum 4 slides on your proposal for the CALL FOR PROJECT CONCEPT VEHICLE : what are your ideas, the functionalities you want to develop, the customer value you bring, the additional data you need from Software Republic partners.
What are the benefits ?
Typically the prize winner(s) can win the following awards:
- The right to install their innovations on the 2024 demonstration vehicle. All expenses incurred will not be reimbursed by the Software République or its partners.
- Entry into incubation with the partners of the Software République.
You will be able to join the Software République! You will work on the project described in your application, along with the founding partners and other contributing startups/partners. You can join the free incubation programme tailored to suit your needs in order to accelerate your development.
Who can Apply ?
Any individual or start-up that feels able to provide a technical response to the challenge.
In the second phase of the call for projects, you will be asked to show what you can do. This may be with an existing product that uses similar technology, or with a prototype at your proposal.
Don’t hesitate to use the contact form if you have any questions.
Time Table
4 steps of the Call for Projects :
1
13 OCTOBER
End of Applications
2
27 OCTOBER
Replies sent to candidats by email
3
until 15 NOVEMBER
‘Show your skills period’
We’ll schedule interviews so that you can show us your skills by demonstrating an existing product, a rapid prototype of your proposal and a pitch of your innovative ideas
4
DECEMBER
Results of the final deliberation by the Jury
Please answer each question, otherwise your application will be automatically rejected. If you do not know how to answer a question or if it does not apply to your situation, please write: “Not applicable” or “I don’t know” or “I haven’t looked” or “No idea”. This answer will lead to a more in-depth analysis of your situation.
Please enter in the form below the details of the person that will be the main contact person during the whole process.