Siemens Empowers Startups with Cutting-Edge Technology

Jan. 7, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Siemens announcied a new program to support startups with cutting-edge technology. This initiative involves collaboration and access to Siemens’ global network and resources. Siemens’ support for participating startups is designed to accelerate their growth through several key mechanisms.

Access to the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem Siemens provides startups with access to the Siemens Xcelerator marketplace, which provides a global go-to-market channel. This access will help startups reach new markets.

Collaboration Opportunities Startups can collaborate with Siemens as early customers and co-developers. Siemens will collaborate with leading startups through venture clienting. This approach will give startups access to cutting-edge capabilities and services, and provide Siemens with early revenue needed for growth.

Essential Software and Tools The “Startups Program” gives participating companies access to essential software tools from Siemens Xcelerator. This access allows startups, whether focused on product development or on software development, to benefit from these resources.

Integration of Industrial Software Startups will receive access to Siemens’ comprehensive suite of industrial software. This includes design, simulation and manufacturing solutions, as well as resources such as cloud infrastructure, and startup program training. This will enable startups to access the tools and resources they need to enter the market, activate potential, and go to market.

AWS Partnership Siemens collaborates with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide access to Siemens Xcelerator, and accelerate innovation. This will provide startups with advanced software, generative AI and cloud services, allowing them to bring their ideas to life faster and more efficiently.

Showcasing Siemens highlights participating startups, such as Arkydis, Dirac, and Emetra, which provides them with further exposure and recognition.

Cost Reduction Siemens also aims to streamline development processes, and scale faster by providing pre-integrated services, while reducing the cost of access to Siemens software and hardware.

Siemens’ support provides startups with market access, collaborative opportunities, essential software and tools, and exposure, all of which are designed to help accelerate their growth.

The Siemens program for startups has three pillars: Connect, Collaborate, and Empower.

Connect: The program will help onboard startup companies to the Siemens Xcelerator marketplace, thus providing access to a global go-to-market channel.

Collaborate: As an early customer and co-developer, Siemens will collaborate with leading startups through venture clienting. This approach will give Siemens access to cutting-edge capabilities and services, and provide startups with the early revenue needed for growth.

Empower: Solutions from the “Siemens for Startups” program will provide startups – whether focused on product development or on software development – with managed access to essential software tools from Siemens Xcelerator.

Siemens’ new program aims to empower early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups. The program is designed to accelerate innovation, streamline development processes and scale faster by providing pre-integrated services, while reducing the cost of access to Siemens software and hardware.

The program has three pillars:

Connect: The program aims to connect startups to the Siemens Xcelerator marketplace, giving them a global go-to-market channel.

Collaborate: Siemens intends to collaborate with startups as early customers and co-developers through venture clienting. This approach gives startups access to cutting-edge capabilities and services and provides Siemens with early revenue.

Empower: The program empowers startups with managed access to essential software tools from Siemens Xcelerator, whether they focus on product development or software development.

Siemens is also collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver access to the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem and accelerate innovation at startups. This partnership will provide startups with advanced software, generative AI, and cloud services.

The program integrates Siemens’ comprehensive suite of industrial software, including design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. The program will provide startups with access to the tools and resources they need to enter the market, activate potential, and go to market. Startups will receive AWS credits, business development resources, and access to the AWS Activate program.

The aim of Siemens’ new program is to foster the growth of startups through access to technology, markets, and resources, as well as to provide Siemens with access to new capabilities and revenue.

Three startups that are collaborating with Siemens are:

Arkydis, which is developing a platform for automated technology hosting, satellite integration and assembly. They are focused on building the first business in space for automated new technology hosting, satellite integration, assembly and resupply. They offer rapid prototyping, new payload and technology testing, and the assembly and integration of new free-flying space platforms and destinations for hybrid transportation.

Dirac, which is creating technology for automated workflow instruction. They are revolutionising American manufacturing with innovative vision-based simulation, and using manufacturing best practices to automatically generate animated, interactive, 3D assembly work instructions directly from CAD models. Dirac is focused on enabling a smooth transition from design to production while reducing critical tacit knowledge aggregation and shortcutting a lengthy training process.

Emetra, which is developing a manufacturing analytics system. The software is designed to achieve operational excellence at scale. Their MAS (Manufacturing Analytics System) uses data sources and analyses to improve key performance indicators (KPIs). The company uses data to pinpoint areas of improvement, reduce costs, and increase productivity. The platform is designed to be easy to use for all levels of staff, and is suitable for a wide range of applications.

Siemens’ support benefits participating startups’ growth in several ways, primarily through access to resources, technology, and market opportunities.

Market Access: The “Siemens for Startups” program provides access to the Siemens Xcelerator marketplace, offering startups a global go-to-market channel to reach a broad customer base. This helps startups gain visibility and market exposure.

Early Revenue Opportunities: By collaborating with startups as early customers and co-developers through venture clienting, Siemens provides opportunities for early revenue. This approach also allows startups to access cutting-edge capabilities and services.

Access to Essential Software and Tools: The program offers managed access to essential software tools from Siemens Xcelerator, which is crucial for startups focused on product development or software development. This includes a comprehensive suite of industrial software, including design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions.

Technology and Innovation: Siemens’ partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides startups with access to advanced software, generative AI, and cloud services. Startups also receive AWS credits, business development resources, and access to the AWS Activate program. This access to cutting-edge technology and resources is designed to accelerate innovation and growth.

Streamlined Development: The program aims to streamline development processes and enable startups to scale faster through pre-integrated services. This approach also reduces the cost of access to Siemens software and hardware, which can be a significant barrier for early-stage companies.

Showcasing and Recognition: Siemens highlights participating startups, such as Arkydis, Dirac, and Emetra, to provide them with further exposure and recognition. This visibility can help attract further investment and partnerships.

In summary, Siemens supports the growth of participating startups through a multi-faceted approach that includes providing market access, revenue opportunities, technological resources, streamlined development processes, and increased visibility. This comprehensive support system aims to accelerate innovation, facilitate faster scaling, and reduce barriers to entry for startups.

More information about Siemens for Startups is available at www.siemens.com/startups

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