Submissions closedVenture 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.
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