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

ebm-papst is seeking solution providers that can digitize shopfloor data capture and create a clear, timely KPI view for its HighSpeed PilotPlant. The goal is to replace manual, fragmented data flows with a reliable operational dashboard that supports both operators and team leads. Selected teams gain the opportunity to run a PoC and enter a long-term partnership. 

Who can participate? 

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

#ManufacturingInnovation #ShopfloorData #KPIMonitoring #VentureClienting 

  • 🏆 Prize

    Co-Development + Scaling + Long-Term Partnership

  • 🕑 Deadline
    Feb 10, 2026, 10:59 PM
  • 🌎 Scope

    Europe

  • ❓Questions

    Feel free to join our Q&A Calls

  • 📌Q&A Call with ebm-papst

How to submit 

Process

To participate solution providers, submit two elements via the ekipa platform: 

1. Fixed Questions (online form) 

After joining the challenge, applicants can complete a short set of mandatory questions. These questions ensure comparability across all submissions and allow ebm-papst to assess solution fit quickly and fairly. 

2. Pitch Deck (PDF upload) 

Applicants upload a concise pitch deck providing additional depth. 
The deck may include: 

  • brief product overview 
  • technical architecture / data capture approach 
  • reference customers in manufacturing or shopfloor environments 
  • differentiation vs. competitors 
  • initial PoC idea for the HighSpeed PilotPlant
  • assumptions on data, hardware, and shopfloor interaction 
  • indicative commercial model