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Wacker Neuson – BatteryOne Venture Partnership Challenge

Build your prototype with BatteryOne – and don't start from scratch. Wacker Neuson is searching for partners to co-develop new applications powered by its robust, swappable BatteryOne system. The goal is to validate a real-world use case, build a working prototype and explore commercially scalable partnership opportunities. Wacker Neuson supports partners with BatteryOne hardware, engineering expertise and access to its industrial network - enabling rapid prototyping and a clear pathway toward joint commercialization.

Who can participate?
All innovators capable of developing functional hardware prototypes - including startups, scaleups, established product companies, research labs, technical university teams or independent engineering groups.

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Process

Wacker Neuson follows a structured venture-partnership process to evaluate, compare and pilot new hardware applications powered by the BatteryOne system.

1. Application via Platform

Solution providers submit their application through the ekipa platform until the deadline.

2. Get-to-Know Conversations

Short digital sessions (30–45 minutes) with selected providers to:

  • clarify open questions
  • understand technical feasibility and integration approach (48V DC, swapping logic),
  • discuss prototype scope and required hardware,
  • align expectations, risks and early assumptions.

This step ensures both sides know what a partnership could look like.

3. Kick-Off Workshop & Scoping

Selected partners join an on-site or virtual workshop to:

  • align on technical and commercial success criteria,
  • define required interfaces, components and supporting hardware,
  • specify expected customer segments, value hypothesis and market relevance,
  • outline testing scenarios that reflect real use-case conditions,
  • finalize the PoC scope, timeline, commercialization assumptions, and required resources.

The outcome is a clear joint plan for the PoC phase.

4. PoC Phase

The proposed solution/prototype is built and tested under realistic conditions (8-12 weeks). Wacker Neuson actively supports selected partners by providing BatteryOne hardware & relevant technical expertise, including remote engineering support with a dedicated technical contact and alignment calls for integration, testing and troubleshooting. Depending on the application, Wacker Neuson may also support the PoC with additional components such as control units, motors, converters or other relevant hardware required to enable a fully functional prototype. Optional: field testing with Wacker Neuson customers.

Technical Validation

  • validating reliable integration of the BatteryOne system (48V DC, compatibility, swapping),
  • testing durability, usability and performance under real operating conditions,

Commercial Validation

  • demonstrating why BatteryOne creates a business advantage (vs. existing solutions),
  • evaluating target customer segments and their willingness or ability to adopt,
  • estimating realistic usage volumes or unit demand,
  • validating the anticipated value proposition for both partners

5. Rollout Evaluation & Next Steps

Both Wacker Neuson and the partner jointly evaluate the technical results, commercial potential and strategic fit. Together, both sides decide on the most suitable next steps, including:

  • extension or refinement of the prototype,
  • potential co-development agreements or venture partnership models,
  • joint commercial models (supplier relationship, co-branded product, revenue share, etc.),
  • a roadmap for scaling the solution into further markets, applications or product lines.