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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 December 11, 2024

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YOKOHAMA x THE DRIVERY - 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)

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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, the company has produced more than EUR 6 billion in funding for supporting startups and has produced unicorns.

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

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The Drivery Japan (external site)
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YOKOHAMA Mobility Innovation (outside site)

Efforts to date

2024
Date and time

Contents

December 6, 2024
18:30-21:00

MOBILITY STARTUP CONNECT IN YOKOHAMA (external site)-powered by The Drivery x Start2-
Eight startups in the mobility field in Germany come to Japan! Panel discussions were also held by "Start2 Group" and "The Drivery Japan", which are international startup support organizations.

December 6, 2024
15:00-16:00

A lecture was given at Robot World 2024.
YOKOHAMA x THE DRIVERY - Three startups from the community of the global mobility innovation ecosystem THE DRIVERY spread from Yokohama (outside site)

November 21, 2024
17:30-20:30

YOKOHAMA x THE DRIVERY - The Future Movement and Life Changed by SDV (PDF: 816KB) *Edge Tech + 2024 Side Event
How will the challenges and success stories for the practical application of SDV technology, which is rapidly progressing around the world, and how will life and transportation change? We spoke with industry-leading experts and startups.

November 20, 2024
16:00-19:00

He gave a lecture at "Automotive Software Expo" co-hosted by Edge Tech+2024.
YOKOHAMA x THE DRIVERY Europe Mobility SDV Latest Situation - Commentary by analysts at THE DRIVERY, the largest mobility innovation hub in Europe (external site)

November 15, 2024
16:30-19:00

MOBILITY MATSURI in YOKOHAMA (external site)
Overseas startups and key layers that shape future mobility gather in Yokohama!

November 11, 2024
16:15-20:00

A panel discussion was held at the TECH HUB YOKOHAMA opening event (outside site).
The Drivery CEO of Berlin, Germany and startups are on stage!

August 28, 2024
16:00-19:00

YOKOHAMA x THE DRIVERY - Future Business and Society Changed by Autonomous Driving (PDF: 574KB)
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 × DRIVERY Kickoff Event (outside site)
-Mobility Innovation Evening - Future Car Sharing

May 16, 2024
16:00-18:30

"Mobility Festival-MOBILITY MATSURI-" By The Drivery (PDF: 986KB)
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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Innovation Promotion Division, Economic Affairs Bureau Business Innovation Department

Telephone: 045-671-4600

Telephone: 045-671-4600

Fax: 045-664-4867

Email address: ke-innovation@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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