Start-ups from intralogistics and robotics wanted
Go-to-market program 2026: Test Camp as a partner
The 'Test Camp Intralogistics' is a partner of the market entry program of the Dortmund Economic Development Corporation 2026 and supports international scale-ups from the intralogistics and robotics sectors in entering the German market.
The 'Test Camp Intralogistics' is a partner of this year's market entry program of the Dortmund Economic Development Agency. The three-month, hybrid go-to-market program is aimed at international growth companies from the intralogistics and robotics sectors that want to enter the German market with innovative solutions. Eight start-ups can participate; applications can be submitted until February 28 via http://www.doaccelerate.de.
AMR & AGV, AI, retrofit, robot-as-a-service in focus
The Dortmund Economic Development Agency covers the costs for the program, coaching, events, accommodation and meals. Participation is open to foreign companies that are less than ten years old, already have customers in their home market and are thematically suited to Dortmund as a logistics location. A jury will select the participants in March. In terms of content, the focus will be on AMR & AGV, AI, IoT and digital twins, retrofitting, robot-as-a-service and adaptive intralogistics.
The highlight is the presence phase from April 14 to 16 in Dortmund with workshops, site visits and exclusive integration into the 'Test Camp Intralogistics'. There, participants can expect their own session in the Event Dome, targeted matchmaking with investors and innovation experts as well as participation in highlight tours and discussion forums of the IFOY AWARD.
"With Dortmund, the European Capital of Innovation 2021, the participants will get to know an outstanding logistics location in Germany. The Ruhr metropolis not only has a good infrastructure for all modes of transport, but also an internationally renowned research landscape with the two Fraunhofer Institutes, TU Dortmund University and the Digital Hub Logistics. It also hosts important trade fairs and congresses for the logistics community. In this respect, the cooperation with Test Camp Intralogistics is a perfect match," emphasizes Thilo Jörgl from Test Camp Management.
The Dortmund Economic Development Agency also sees great added value: "With the international appeal of the IFOY Award Audit, the Intralogistics Test Camp in Dortmund is one of the top logistics events. The fact that NRW Research Minister Ina Brandes will personally attend the opening in 2026 underlines its importance. With its tailor-made networking program and the opportunity to test the 100 or so innovations on display, it offers participants in the Go-To-Market program a unique addition to their stay in Dortmund," explains Heike Marzen, Managing Director of the Economic Development Agency.
Further information can be found at http://www.testcamp-intralogistics.com
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