Beyond known paths. Together.
Toyota Open Labs is an
open innovation platform bringing together startups with business units across the Toyota ecosystem, to scale innovation and lead the market into the next
phase of mobility.
Join us on this journey to redefine mobility.
Let’s forge a partnership that drives your startup towards global recognition
while contributing to a greener and more connected world.
Embrace the power of collaboration with Toyota, and together,
we’ll create a brighter, more innovative future.
This is your opportunity to make history with us.
Applications for the first startup programme have closed on September 30th.
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Target Areas
Energy
Technologies and systems to facilitate the energy transition, hydrogen economy, grid balancing, energy management, smart charging, and vehicle-to-grid energy transfers.
Circular Economy
Technologies and systems to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of vehicles and batteries.
Carbon Neutrality
Technologies and systems helping companies and society reduce carbon emissions, and digitalisation to enable transparent life cycle assessment.
Smart Communities
New business models and solutions to develop and support smart communities through vehicle sharing, subscriptions, and mobility hubs.
Mobility for All
Fair-value solutions to overcome mobility barriers, strengthen mobility systems and mobilise low-carbon communities, addressing the needs of an aging society and devising universal designs for all users.
The programme
Timeline
What’s in it for you
Strategic expertise
Toyota’s participating business units (Toyota Motors Europe, Toyota Tsusho Europe, KINTO Europe, Woven Capital and Toyota Mobility Foundation) will collaborate with participating startups and provide strategic counsel throughout the programme, with exposure to insights from the world’s largest automaker and leaders from global markets.
Funding
Each participant will receive equity free development funding; Toyota’s growth-stage fund, Woven Capital, will also advise participating companies regarding investment opportunities and provide ongoing strategic counsel.
A global stage
The opportunity to work with Toyota and build a joint Proof of Concept to showcase at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Demo Day.
Who can participate
We look for ambitious entrepreneurs and companies, with a particular focus on growth-stage and scaleup companies that meet the following requirements:
- Your company must be legally established, or will be legally established before the start of the Programme.
- You can commit at least one full-time member of your team to the programme, which will consist in virtual and in person events, ensuring the necessary managerial and technical skills.
- Your company is present or has plans to be in the market of any of the 27 European Member states, the Horizon 2020 Associated Countries and United Kingdom.
- Participants from your team have high-level English language skills, as the programme will take place in English.
- Your startup is aligned with Toyota’s values and adheres to EU legal regulations (e.g. GDPR etc.).
Do you need more information?
Read the FAQ or drop us a line, we’ll be happy to hear from you and answer any questions.