Konnect Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub News
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RightHear wins Konnect - Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub Tel-Aviv prestigious Startup Challenge for accessible mobility services
RightHear, a technology company, has won a €25,000 proof-of-concept with VW Commercial Vehicles in a startup challenge. RightHears solution uses Bluetooth iBeacons installed in public venues to provide navigation assistance to visually impaired individuals. The partnership with VW Commercial Vehicles aims to create a more inclusive environment in their vehicles and mobility services. RightHears technology is helping various sectors, including travel, retail, and hospitality, to make their physical spaces accessible to everyone. The company is excited about the partnership and the opportunity to contribute to the development of accessible autonomous vehicles.
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נתיבי איילון תשתף פעולה עם פולקסווגן כלכליסט
נתיבי איילון תשתף פעולה עם קבוצת פולקסווגן בתחומי המוביליטי והתחבורה החכמה. שיתוף הפעולה יבוצע באמצעות קונקט, מרכז החדשנות של פולקסווגן בישראל. נתיבי איילון תשמש כמתחם ניסויים לחברות ישראליות הפועלות בתחום הרכב החכם והאוטונומי. המשמעות היא שלפולקסווגן יהיה חלק חשוב במערך התשתית הלאומית של ישראל.
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Volkswagen opens Tel Aviv innovation center
Volkswagen has opened an innovation center in Tel Aviv called Konnect, which will promote the development of autonomous vehicle solutions and provide Israeli startups with access to the VW Group. The center will serve as a co-working space and provide local partners and mobility-based startups with access to Volkswagen Group for business collaborations, mentoring, and consulting. The goal is to expand Volkswagens activities in Israel and engage with the Israeli startup ecosystem. Konnect will focus on various fields including sensors, simulation, connectivity, smart navigation, cyber security, e-mobility, and big data. Volkswagen and Konnect are also supporting 41 local startups with innovative business ideas related to the future of mobility.
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