Venture Clienting with ebm-papst - Digitizing Operational Performance in High-Precision Manufacturing

ebm-papst 

ebm-papst is a global technology leader in ventilation and drives supplying fans, motors and intelligent flow technology to customers in data centers, heating and air-conditioning, refrigeration, industrial applications and many other sectors worldwide. With a portfolio of around 20,000 products and a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, ebm-papst combines deep engineering expertise in aerodynamics, electronics and motor technology to move air and liquids in the most efficient way possible. 

HighSpeed Technikum 

The HighSpeed Technikum is ebm-papst’s dedicated development and pilot production environment for next-generation high-speed compressor technology. It operates as a bridge between engineering and industrialization, enabling teams to validate manufacturing processes, test new components, and refine precision workflows before scaling to full production. 

Equipped with state-of-the-art machining, measurement and laser technologies, the Technikum runs small-batch, high-precision production under real conditions. Every component is processed, measured, and matched with micrometer-level accuracy, making data quality, timing, and process transparency critical. 

Innovators working in manufacturing data capture, shopfloor digitalization, KPI monitoring or lightweight MES approaches — including startups, scaleups and technology companies with relevant industrial experience. 

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Your participation is not binding until you answer the fixed questions and upload your pitch deck, and the submission phase ends. You can always withdraw your submission before the deadline. Once you have uploaded your submission and you want to take part, please consider the timeline and be aware that you should be able to participate in every further step.

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If you want to talk to someone from our team about your approaches, you need more information or if questions arise, just join one of our Q&A calls every Tuesday from 11:00am-11:30am, every Wednesday from 15:00pm-15:30pm and Thursday from 4:00pm-4:30pm. It is a group call and you also get the chance to meet other innovators!
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All final teams retain full ownership of their solution and IP.

After the Boost Phase (final event), final teams agree to enter into discussions with the respective challenge provider within three (3) months regarding possible further use and a potential cooperation based on the solution.

During this exclusivity period, final teams also agree not to enter into negotiations or discussions with third parties regarding the commercial use of the specific solution developed within the challenge (this does not restrict the finalist’s general business activities or other, unrelated projects).

If no written cooperation agreement is concluded within the exclusivity period, the challenge provider receives a three (3) month Matching Right: if the finalist intends to accept a written third-party offer for the commercial use of the solution during this period, the finalist must submit the offer to the challenge provider. The challenge provider may then enter into the agreement under the same material terms within four (4) weeks.

Both parties (challenge provider and finalists) may also agree on additional or deviating individual arrangements (e.g., NDAs, IP handling, commercialization terms) at the beginning of or during the collaboration phase.

All details can be found in the conditions of participation.