CONNECTING INNOVATORS

Vodafone UPLIFT is the innovation partnership initiative of Vodafone Germany. As one of the leading communications groups in Germany, we aim to shape the digital world of tomorrow. Together with start-ups, scale-ups and other innovators such as business customers and research initiatives, we work on concrete applications in future-oriented topics. Therefore, we are looking for market-ready solutions in the fields of Extended Reality (XR), 5G, Mobility, Drones and Robotics. Through individual partnerships, we open up new markets and solutions in a targeted manner. In addition to personal support, we also offer a fast-track onboarding process to develop a successful proof of concept.

GUIDANCE

We are your personal guide for a cooperation with Vodafone. Benefit from our customised partnership. We deliver support with the following:

  • Fast Track Onboarding
  • Proof of Concepts
  • Communication and more

NETWORK

Benefit from our large external professional network and multipliers e.g. mentoring and accelerator programs. Get access to  Vodafone as a multinational player and strong partner.

MARKETING

Benefit from us as a strong marketing brand with a large platform. Gain visibility and credibility!

CONNECTING INNOVATORS

Vodafone UPLIFT is the innovation partnership initiative of Vodafone Germany. As one of the leading communications groups in Germany, we aim to shape the digital world of tomorrow. Together with start-ups, scale-ups and other innovators such as business customers and research initiatives, we work on concrete applications in future-oriented topics. Therefore, we are looking for market-ready solutions in the fields of Extended Reality (XR), 5G, Mobility, Drones and Robotics. Through individual partnerships, we open up new markets and solutions in a targeted manner. In addition to personal support, we also offer a fast-track onboarding process to develop a successful proof of concept.

GUIDANCE

We are your personal guide for a cooperation with Vodafone. Benefit from our customised partnership. We deliver support with the following:

Fast Track Onboarding

Proof of Concepts

Communication and more

NETWORK

Benefit from our large external professional network and multipliers e.g. mentoring and accelerator programs. Get access to  Vodafone as a multinational player and strong partner.

MARKETING

Benefit from us as a strong marketing brand with a large platform. Gain visibility and credibility!

How we work

Apply incl. Pitch Deck

Internal Evaluation / UPLIFT-Team & Business Unit

Feedback, possible configuration of cooperation

Onboarding UPLIFT

Start scaling! Afterwards:
constantly evaluation of further cooperation activities

How we work

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FAQ

Do you invest in Start-Ups?

No. We can not grant financial support and neither have Venture Capital.

How do we work together?

We’re not a „classical“ accelerator program. We don’t offer support during your founding stage. We are looking for your solution to work with us on innovative topics such as Mixed Reality, 5G, Drones or Future Mobility! We are open for any proposition of the field. We then, evaluate with our business units if there is a possible match. Many of our partner start-ups already passed a classical accelerator program and are market ready.

Are you looking for international innovators?

Yes, innovation knows no borders for us, so we’re also looking to exchange ideas beyond German borders. Let’s discuss it individually!

What do I need for a cooperation?

A Market-Ready Prototype and you should be at least in the Seed-Stage

FAQ

Do you invest in Start-Ups?

No. We can not grant financial support and neither have Venture Capital.

How do we work together?

We’re not a „classical“ accelerator program. We don’t offer support during your founding stage. We are looking for your solution to work with us on innovative topics such as Mixed Reality, 5G, Drones or Future Mobility! We are open for any proposition of the field. We then, evaluate with our business units if there is a possible match. Many of our partner start-ups already passed a classical accelerator program and are market ready.

Are you looking for international innovators?

Yes, innovation knows no borders for us, so we’re also looking to exchange ideas beyond German borders. Let’s discuss it individually!

What do I need for a cooperation?

  • Market-Ready Prototype
  • min. Seed-Stage

CONNECTING INNOVATORS

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