The Venture Awards underscore Stellantis’ commitment to providing customer-centric technology and features, in line with its Dare Forward 2030 vision for achieving global clean, safe, and affordable mobility.
Ned Curic, Stellantis Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, expressed, “Our focus is on creating products that our customers love and enjoy. With the Stellantis Venture Awards, we acknowledge the innovative startups’ fresh and creative perspectives that assist us in delivering useful, cutting-edge features.”
As a collaborative partner, Stellantis actively promotes innovation by swiftly implementing inventive solutions from startups. Over the past two years, Stellantis has entered into more than 110 partnership contracts with startups.
In its role as an investor, Stellantis has established the Stellantis Ventures capital fund with an initial investment of €300 million. This fund concentrates on both early and later-stage startup companies that are developing cutting-edge technologies applicable to the automotive and mobility sector. Presently, the Stellantis Ventures portfolio comprises 12 investments.
The recipients of the 2023 Stellantis Venture Awards were chosen based on criteria such as their impact on the customer experience, the novelty of the technology, and its potential scalability within Stellantis. The recognition aligns with the pillars of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.
Under the pillar of “CARE”:
- Recicli (Brazil): Specializes in sustainable technologies, collaborating with Stellantis to recover rare materials from electric batteries using an innovative bio-metallurgy process.
- NetZero (France): Focuses on high-permanence carbon removal by converting agricultural residues into biochar.
- Trails Offroad (United States): Inspires Jeep vehicle exploration of off-roading through Uconnect system trail guides.
- Vehya (United States): Facilitates the electrification experience for Stellantis customers in North America by providing support in selecting and installing Free2move home charging equipment.
Under the “TECH” pillar:
- Tiamat (France): Developed an advanced sodium-ion battery cell chemistry as an alternative to lithium-ion.
- Electra Vehicles (Italy/United States): Offers AI-based software solutions to enhance battery lifetime, range, and safety.
- Vayyar (Israel): Utilizes a highly advanced 4D imaging radar platform for in-cabin monitoring and improved safety.
- Geoflex (France): Provides global real-time positioning accuracy for advanced autonomous vehicle technology.
- 6K (United States): UniMelt plasma process for sustainable manufacturing, ensuring clean, low-carbon emission material production.
Under the “VALUE” pillar:
- Shippeo (France) and Freight Verify (United States): Enable real-time tracking of vehicle transportation for customers and dealers.
Additional finalists and their projects include: Bee Planet, Qinomic, Deepki, Meili Tech, Pontosense, Easyrain, Objeos, WooDoo, Storedot, Batemo, Flag-MS, Ideal Power, Marel Power, Auto-U, Crave Industry, Upply, Tractable, Knobs, Sheeva.ai, Mavi.io, Emergency Safety Solution, and Ucorp.