Yokohama Mobility Innovation -YOKOHAMA Mobility Innovation -

　Taking advantage of the strengths of automobile-related companies, Yokohama City has positioned mobility as a priority area and is working to promote innovation and support startup growth. "YOKOHAMA Mobility Innovation" aims to create a community where innovations can be created in the mobility field by gathering and connecting startups, operating companies, engineers, researchers, VCs, supporters, etc. in Yokohama.

Last Updated November 13, 2024

Come and Join ! "YOKOHAMA Mobility Innovation"

　Information on seminars and exchange events related to "YOKOHAMA Mobility Innovation" is updated as needed.

August 28, 2024 YOKOHAMA x THE DRIVERY event (Tokyo Innovation Base)

July 12, 2023 Seminar on Business Attraction (The Drivery, Berlin)

"YOKOHAMA Mobility Innovation" Seminar / Event Information

MOBILITY MATSURI in YOKOHAMA will be held!

　With the opening of a new base for The Drivery Japan in TECH HUB YOKOHAMA, a tech startup support base in Yokohama, overseas startups and key layers that shape future mobility will be gathered. After the start-up pitch, visitors will also be vocalized, and an event with a sense of unity will be planned. Join us at a great opportunity to expand the Mobility Innovation community!

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■Date and time: 16:30-19:30 on Friday, November 15, 2024 (open at 16:00)
■Venue: TECH HUB YOKOHAMA (https://techhub-yokohama.com/ (outside site))
■Address: 25 block gallery building on the premises of Landmark Plaza Shopping Center, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama
■Application and details: https://yokohama-thedrivery-20241115.peatix.com/view (outside site)
■Host: Yokohama City, The Drivery Japan
■Language: English

We will hold seminars and side events at Edge Tech+2024!

〈DAY1〉 Seminar at Edge Tech+2024 venue

　How does SDV (software-defined vehicle) change movement and logistics, what is the new value that users will see in the future? The Drivery, one of Europe's largest innovation communities specializing in mobility, is The Drivery (The Drybury, Berlin, Germany). The innovation analyst will deliver a local report of IAA Transportation, the largest commercial vehicle exhibition in Europe.

■Date and time: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 16:05-16:45
■Location: RoomN in Tenji-hall, Pacifico-yokohama
■Details and registration: https://f2ff.jp/introduction/9886?event_id=etexpo-2024 (external site)

〈DAY2〉 Edge Tech+2024 Side Event YOKOHAMA x THE DRIVERY - The Future Movement and Life that SDV Change

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■Date and time: Thursday, November 21, 2024 17:30-20:30 (open at 17:00)
■Venue: TECH HUB YOKOHAMA (https://techhub-yokohama.com/ (outside site))
■Address: 25 block gallery building on the premises of Landmark Plaza Shopping Center, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama
■Application and details: https://peatix.com/event/4174997/view (external site)
■Host: Yokohama City, The Drivery Japan
■Language: Japanese

　SDV technology is rapidly advancing around the world. How will the challenges, successful cases, and lifestyle and transportation change for practical use change? We will talk with industry-leading experts and startups at the forefront of mobility innovation promoted by the city of Yokohama. We have also prepared a place for networking that will connect speakers and participants to realize. Please join us.

YOKOHAMAxTHEDRIVERY - Mobility Spot Consulting - Start accepting!

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　We have launched a mobility spot consulting service for startups and companies aiming to create new businesses in the mobility field and conduct demonstration experiments in Yokohama.
　Utilizing the knowledge and network of The Drivery, an innovation support organization in Berlin, Germany, specializing in the mobility field, we will provide opportunities for consultation with experts in various fields.

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■FOR STARTUPS (for startups and SMEs)
　Free consultation up to 45 minutes at a time, up to 2 times
　※Free consultation for startups and SMEs in Yokohama City up to 3 times
■FOR CORPORATES (for large companies)
　Free consultation for the first time only for 45 minutes at a time

Details ・ Application form Mobility Spot Consulting (outside site)

YOKOHAMA x THE DRIVERY

What is The Drivery?

　The Drivery is an innovation support organization in Berlin, Germany, specializing in the mobility sector.
　It has a vast base of over 10,000 m2 with a manufacturing space in addition to coworking spaces, and attracts startups, major companies, investors, etc. In the two years since its establishment in 2018, we have produced more than 650 billion yen in funding by supporting startups, producing unicorns.

The Drivery (Berlin, Germany)

Signed MOU (Basic Agreement) with The Drivery

　In December 2023, The Drivery CEO Timon Rupp visited Japan and signed a MOU (Basic Agreement) to support mobility startups in both Japan and Yokohama and Germany and Berlin.
　In fiscal 2024, we will provide consultation support utilizing The Drivery's know-how to enhance support for startups aiming to expand overseas from Yokohama, as well as support for startups aiming to expand from Europe to Yokohama.

December 6, 2023 Signed a basic agreement

Efforts to date

2024
Date and time	Contents
August 28, 2024 16:00-19:00	YOKOHAMA x THE DRIVERY event (PDF: 574KB) - Future business and society that autonomous driving changes - <finished> We spoke with people who are engaged in cutting-edge mobility innovation and talked about the latest circumstances and real intentions regarding autonomous driving.
June 3, 2024 16:45-19：30	"YOKOHAMA x DRIVERY" kick-off event (outside site) <finished> 　-Mobility Innovation Evening - Future Car Sharing
May 16, 2024 16：00-18：30	"Mobility Festival-MOBILITY MATSURI-" By The Drivery (PDF: 986KB) <finished> 　The Drivery Germany team and the Asian teams from Shanghai, Korea and Japan gather!

2023
Date and time	Contents
December 6, 2023 19:00-20:30	Mobility Innovation Hub YOKOHAMA #7 (external site) - Let's talk to Timon Rupp, CEO of The Drivery, the largest mobility innovation hub in Europe! -
December 6, 2023 13:45-14:00	Yokohama City and The Drivery, an innovation support organization specializing in the mobility field of Germany, have signed a MOU (Basic Agreement).
November 14, 2023 13:00-15:30	Mobility Innovation Hub YOKOHAMA for Green #6 (Y-SHIP 2023) (external site)　 - Global Startup Meat Up -
September 29, 2023 18:00-20:00	Mobility Innnovation Hub YOKOHAMA #5 (external site)　 - The largest in Europe! IAA Mobility2023 Local Report -
September 8, 2023 16:00-17:30	The 24th Yokohama Venture Pitch x Mobility Innovation Hub YOKOHAMA #4 (outside site)
August 30, 2023 18:00-20:00	Mobility Innnovation Hub YOKOHAMA #3（PDF：323KB） - Overseas mobility startups are coming to Yokohama! -
July 28, 2023 18:00-20:00	Mobility Innnovation Hub YOKOHAMA #2（PDF：292KB）　 - The forefront of mobility innovation in Europe -
July 12, 2023 10:30-12:30	Business Attraction Seminar (Berlin, Germany)　 - Presentation of company invitation by the mayor- Press release on July 7, 2023 Takeharu Yamanaka The Mayor of Yokohama will visit Germany (PDF: 838KB) (PDF: 838KB) July 18, 2023 Press Release Takeharu Yamanaka, The Mayor of Yokohama visited Germany. （PDF：2,029KB）（PDF：2,029KB）
June 9, 2023 18:00-20:00	"From Yokohama to Future Mobility! "MEET UP" kick-off event held　～ Mobility Innovation Hub YOKOHAMA ～ #1 May 31, 2023 Press Release "Future Mobility from Yokohama! “MEET UP” kick-off event held (PDF: 1,060KB)

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