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

Join Automechanika 2026 in Frankfurt, with 16 shows worldwide the leading international trade fair brand driving mobility ahead.

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

Be part of the movement.

Shape the future.

Become a PIONEER.

Application:

Submit your application via email: pioneer@hey-pioneer.com

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.

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