Are you a startup with a new idea that can change the way people move and connect? The MobilityXlab accelerator program is looking for young companies with fresh solutions in mobility and connectivity.
The program helps startups test their ideas, build pilot projects, and explore real business partnerships. It is not just about advice—you get the chance to try out your solutions directly with big partners.
The goal is simple: to make transport smarter, cleaner, and safer. By joining, you help create solutions that can shape the future of mobility worldwide.
Focus of the MobilityXlab program
The MobilityXlab program is focused on the following areas:
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Energy efficiency (make electric cars go further)
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Automated drive (advance safe self-driving tech)
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Connected services (new ways to connect people and cars)
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Sustainable technology (use eco-friendly materials and methods)
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Intelligent processes (use AI to improve design and production)
The program lasts six months, starting in January 2026, with a chance to extend if your project needs more time. During this period, you’ll work closely with experts from partner companies who guide and support your progress.
What you gain is access to resources, mentorship, and the chance to build partnerships that can open big doors for your business.
Application criteria
- To apply, your company must be officially registered in any country.
- You must already have a working prototype, and you should show some early traction, like pilots or proof-of-concepts with big manufacturers or suppliers.
- Startups must also be open to collaborating with at least two of the partner companies: Magna, Polestar, Volvo Group, Zeekr Technology Europe, and Zenseact. Working with more than one ensures your solution can have a wider impact.
Important dates
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Application deadline: 1 October 2025
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Pitch selection: 5 November 2025
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Pitch week: 17–21 November 2025
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Final selection: 10 December 2025
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Batch start: January 2026
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The MobilityXlab accelerator program seeks startups offering innovative solutions in the fields of mobility and connectivity.
The program, which encourages startups to test ideas, create pilot projects, and explore real partnerships with major companies, aims to enhance transport by making it smarter, cleaner, and safer.
Focus areas include energy efficiency in electric vehicles, advancements in self-driving technology, new ways to connect people and cars, sustainable technologies using eco-friendly materials, and the application of AI for design and production improvements.
The six-month program, starting January 2026, offers access to resources, mentorship, and valuable business partnerships, with the potential for a longer duration if necessary.
Applicants must be officially registered companies with a working prototype and some level of market validation, and they must be willing to partner with at least two major companies, such as Magna or Volvo Group, to broaden their solution's impact.
Important dates for the application process span from October to December 2025, culminating in the start of the program in January 2026.
