Munich 26–27 Nov 2025

Deutsche Bahn Group & DB mindbox are looking for new startup solutions to shape the future of the railway construction industry

Deutsche Bahn Group & DB mindbox are looking for new startup solutions to shape the future of the railway construction industry
Deutsche Bahn Group & DB mindbox are looking for new startup solutions to shape the future of the railway construction industry

To bring innovation and advanced digital solutions onto construction sites, startups and corporates best work hand in hand. DB mindbox – the startup hub of Deutsche Bahn Group – demonstrates how those cooperations can be a success story. For the new Construction Technology 2021 program they are looking for innovative and disruptive solutions with the following search fields:

1. Building Information Modeling (BIM)

  • Subsoil BIM
  • BIM analytics
  • BIM for building operations
  • Big open BIM

2. Construction technology disruption

  • Cable troughs
  • Machine sensing
  • Noise barrier foundations
  • Other solutions

3. Advanced solutions for Herbicide-free vegetation control

  • Automation
  • Robotics
  • Laser
  • Combined solutions

4. Construction data analytics, sensors for guidance, new materials

  • Project progress analytics
  • Built-in intelligence for more accessibility
  • Material tech for stations and construction sites

If that sounds interesting, hand in your application and apply now – until August 15 at the latest! You just have to upload a pitch deck and enter information about your team and business by following this link.

Within the 100 days program at DB mindbox, startups will get the opportunity to develop a proof of concept and to test their solution live in the existing systems. This means, the partnering companies will open their infrastructure, assets, and data, so that there is everything necessary available for a successful testing. This is a great chance to lay the foundation for joint projects and successful collaboration. Successful alumni of DB mindbox include Konux, Nplan, abaut, and Datumate. Selected startups will get 25.000€, no equity taken, coworking space next to the Spree in Berlin, and valuable coaching and mentoring with well-known industry experts. Get more info on their website or feel free to reach out to dbmindbox@deutschebahn.com