AUTOTECH COUNCIL

Introducing the mobility industry to startups and innovation

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INNOVATION IN MOTION ®

Since 2012, Autotech Council meets every month to discover startups, new technologies, and relevant innovation. Autotech Council members are forward-looking carmakers, T1s, investors and mobility companies who are committed to working with new companies, investing in new technologies, and partnering with startups who are pushing the boundaries of innovation in mobility, computing, sensors, materials, AI, UI, connectivity, energy and more.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Meetings listed below are open to the public. For complete details of past and future public and private member-only meetings and events, see our calendar.
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AS SEEN AT CES

Feb 10, 2022 8:30-11:00am PT

Autotech Council's Virtual Meeting Room

Every year, CES promotes a multitude of startups working in the mobility industry. This month, several startups we met at CES who piqued the interest of our members will present their products, show a demo if they can, and answer your burning questions about their technology and business model. 




INNOVATION REVIEW ON AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

April 14, 2021 8:30-12:30pm PT

Dual Access: Onsite in Silicon Valley and Online in Virtual Room

While we wait for widespread self-driving robotaxis, there are quiet yet dramatic advances every year intensifying the race to full autonomy; this is especially visible where global carmakers partner with startups. Join us to discover new AV technologies and relevant emerging companies pushing the industry forward.  


GET INVOLVED

Companies involved in mobility innovation are welcome to participate in this community. With 100s of opportunities to pitch, demo, meet, discover, network and research, with the occasional marketing opportunity mixed in, everyone from global car brands to venture-funded startups can get involved.

 

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SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES

Monthly agendas introduce startups, innovation leaders and case studies

 

ABOUT MEMBERSHIP

Reserved for companies actively partnering and investing in new technologies & startups

 

MATCHMAKER MEETINGS

Connect to companies with matching business interests in private meetings

 

DEMO OPPORTUNITIES

Most Council meetings include technology demos, whether in-person or online

 

HOST A MEETING

Hosting opportunities available monthly in 2022

 

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TESTIMONIALS

Innovation Ecosystem

Ford

“The Autotech Council has played an integral role for Ford’s Silicon Valley presence in terms of connecting with professionals in the automotive technology space, and by providing a forum for Ford to discuss new trends, technologies, and developments.” — Dragos Maciuca, Executive Technical Director, Ford Greenfield Labs Palo Alto

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Business Development

Sheeva.AI

“Presenting at the Autotech Council resulted in a Tier 1 project integrating our all-in-one connected services technology.” — Evgeny Klochikhin, CEO & Co-Founder

     
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Innovation Ecosystem

NVIDIA

“Autotech Council brings together decision makers from across the automotive ecosystem in a collaborative environment focused on innovation.” – Danny Shapiro, VP of Automotive

     
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Trend Spotting

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co

“The Autotech Council is an excellent resource for spotting trends in the evolving mobility space. Tradeshow reports and knowledgeable speakers complement the quality startups introduced monthly, and the library makes it all accessible any time making it a great value.” — Rusty Adams, PhD, Technology Scout

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Technology Discovery

Elektrobit

“Through the Autotech Council, I’m able to meet with some of the most promising startups of the automotive industry before everyone knows them.” — Jeremy Dahan, Head of Technology Research

     
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Industry Networking

Ridecell

“Autotech Council was Silicon Valley’s automotive networking group long before Automotive was fashionable here. I’ve been both a Fortune 500 member and a start-up presenter and always benefit from participating!" — Mark Thomas, VP Alliances & Marketing

Demo @ Annual Science Fair
Introductions

UK Department for International Trade

“The tailored access our UK companies were able to receive from this partnership was truly one-of-a-kind." — Rebecca Saletta, Vice Consul, Head of Automotive, West Coast

     
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New Partnerships

Voyomotive

“Voyomotive’s first Autotech Council presentation generated many valuable introductions, and the Shark Tank event at "Future Connected Cars 2016 led directly to a signed commercial partnership in two months." — Harald Ekman, CFO

     
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Technology Promotion

Eyeris

“Eyeris’ early involvement with the Autotech Council has been instrumental in strengthening our position within the automotive industry’s ecosystem, while leading the in-cabin sensing space." — Modar Alaoui, Founder & CEO

     
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MatchMaker Service

Propulsion Québec

“Our partnership with Autotech Council resulted in a very successful virtual trade mission that reinforced collaborations between the Québec ecosystem in smart & electric transportation and the Californian market." — Sarah Houde, CEO

     
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Community Insight

dSPACE

“The Autotech Council provides great networking possibilities within the Silicon Valley automotive community and offers valuable insight with their Startup Reviews." — Thorsten Oppermann, Regional Manager, West

     
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