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In the dynamic world of corporate-startup collaborations, the terminology used to describe the CampX programs can significantly impact their perception and effectiveness.
The innovation landscape is vast, and you can easily get lost in blockchain projects, virtual reality experiences and AI platforms. Choosing an innovation approach is an important part of your innovation strategy, it can guide you like a north star and makes it easier to stay on your innovation course. In this article we explain why we chose a human-centric approach at CampX.
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Embarking on a two-day journey of innovation and collaboration, the AI in Action Hackathon organized by Volvo Group Connected Solutions, a global organization that leads the development of the Volvo Group's connected services and solutions, proved to be a showcase of brilliance and creativity. This global development and training initiative brought together numerous talented minds, fostering an atmosphere of excitement and energy.
Highlighting Volvo Group's steadfast commitment to open and collaborative innovation, the Volvo Group Connected Solutions Innovation Lab, Silicon Valley recently hosted Volvo employees from around the globe to attend the Plug and Play Winter Summit. The Summit, which presents over 300 startups across 19 industry-focused innovation programs and hosts over 3,000 attendees, serves as a vibrant hub for learning from industry leaders, connecting with startups, and gaining valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies.
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Seasonal gift 2023: Supporting STEM opportunities for youth in underprivileged areas
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This year the Volvo Group Seasonal Gift – given on behalf of all employees to projects worldwide – focuses on 'Support STEM for youth in underprivileged areas'.
The Innovation Lab by Volvo Group in Silicon Valley hosted the 2023 Service Design Summit, a three-day event that brought together a diverse group of designers, portfolio managers, and service development professionals from Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks North America, and Volvo Group Connected Solutions.
Volvo Group's Corporate Incubator is a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering peer-to-peer collaboration with startups. While Volvo's commitment to sustainability, safety, and productivity remains unwavering, the focus now shifts towards exploring what startups can bring to the table within this innovative partnership.
Our mission is simple yet powerful; Accelerate growth, foster innovation, and address challenges and opportunities by collaborating with dynamic startups through short Proof of Value (PoV) projects. This approach not only fast-tracks our corporate product development but also propels startups on their journey by providing invaluable customer validation in an appealing manner.
The mobility industry is currently looking at several impactful technologies that will change the industry as we know it: The development of electric and autonomous vehicles are critical trends. EVs represent a move towards sustainability and reduced environmental impact, while autonomous vehicles have the potential to revolutionize transportation, improving safety and efficiency.
The CampX Innovation model is constituted by six different pillars and this article will dig deeper into the Engagement programs and how they can be utilized in the different phases of a startup journey. But before we explain our engagement programs it is vital to understand how different a startup is from a large corporate.
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