Are you building the future of mobility?

HEY/PIONEER, in collaboration with Automechanika Frankfurt, invites visionary start-ups, bold scale-ups, and disruptive innovators who want to actively shape the future of mobility.

With the PIONEER AWARD – Start-up Competition 2026, we are bringing together the most innovative start-ups, scale-ups, and technologies across six key clusters.

We are looking for game-changers in:

  • Future Mobility & Autonomous Systems

  • Sustainable & Circular Mobility

  • Connectivity, Data & AI Platforms

  • Urban Mobility & Smart Infrastructure

  • Logistics, Aftermarket & Smart Maintenance

The live pitches and final will take place on September 9, 2026 at Automechanika Frankfurt, within a high-level, curated environment.

About the Platform

HEY/PIONEER is a global platform connecting innovators, industry leaders, and forward-thinkers shaping the future of mobility. In partnership with Automechanika Frankfurt, we bring breakthrough ideas to one of the most relevant stages in the industry.

The Finalist

  • CARA8 (Switzerland)

  • ChargeBIG (Germany)

  • Edelschrauber (Austria)

  • GetCarl (Germany)

  • Getminds.ai (Germany)

  • LinkByCar (France)

  • Repareo (Germany)

  • Whilx Technologies (Israel)

  • Willidrop (Germany)

  • Wrechnlane (Sweden)

The Jury

The Future of Mobility needs strong ideas — and the right people to evaluate them.