Knorr-Bremse Budapest Bootcamp

by Design Terminal

If you have a cutting-edge solution to shape the improvement of processes at a global company, change yourself and

APPLICATION CLOSED

Startups with ideas in the field of internal communication, internal processes and company culture will be selected to a 3-day long bootcamp where they can get a chance to introduce themselves to the management of Knorr-Bremse Budapest, with the possibility of a pilot project with the world’s leading manufacturer of breaking systems for rail and commercial vehicles.

Participate in our 3-day long Bootcamp in Budapest!

19-21 SEPTEMBER 2018

Why Choose Us

Possible business cooperation

Startups can meet the leaders and mentors of Knorr-Bremse Budapest and Design Terminal who can help developing their product or service.

Workshops

During the workshops startups get different assignments to make them more productive, to help them see their products from another approach and improve them.

1on1 mentoring sessions

The personal meetings’ aim is that the startups receive feedbacks from professional clients and top notch mentors, thus strengthening their idea.

Network & Community

Get connections to professional partners, investors, other startups and be part of our community.

Development

Get a chance for a lifetime experience! You can develop your product or service during a tailor-made, super intense 3-day long bootcamp that help your startup put on a new track even if you are not selected for a long-term collaboration with Knorr-Bremse Budapest.

Who we are looking for?

  • Your startup has at least an MVP in the fields of internal communication, company culture or employee motivation, even better if you have traction or a pilot project with a corporation
  • Your team has the appropriate business and technical knowledge
  • You are willing to work full-time during the 3 day long bootcamp
  • Your product or service is future-proof
  • Your business is scalable

    • Categories

    Knorr-Bremse Budapest is looking for startups, innovators and fresh ideas in the following three areas:

    Internal communication

    We are looking for solutions to improve the internal communication between colleagues, departments in a way that supports the education of new employees as well. We seek new methods that motivate and encourage independent decision-making processes; thus, employees can understand and help each other, be effective and happy without the need of strict supervisory.

    Internal processes

    Why should we spend extra time on administrative and logistic tasks when we can focus on projects that make a difference? We are looking for new ideas that enable us to handle operational processes, such as administrative assignments logistics and other procedures, in a more effective, automatized way.

    Company culture

    Employee motivation and well-being are essential for our daily operations. For this reason, we are looking for technological solutions that can help us satisfy employees’ needs, encourage a target-oriented cooperation, and support a working environment which boosts collaboration, creativity and assists continuous learning.

    Timeline

    • 25 JUNE 2018
      APPLICATION STARTS
    • 13 AUGUST 2018
      APPLICATION ENDS
    • 14-20 AUGUST 2018
      Video interview with the selected teams
    • 29 August 2018
      Selection of the top 15 startups for the bootcamp
    • 19-21 SEPTEMBER 2018
      BOOTCAMP
    • End of September 2018
      Selection of those startups which can work with Knorr-Bremse Budapest

    Great mentors with superpower

    András Sávos
    Managing Direcor, Knorr-Bremse Budapest

    Attila Bolla
    Machined Parts Plant director, Knorr-Bremse Budapest

    Attila Kiss
    Operation Unit Director, Bogie Equipments, Knorr-Bremse Budapest

    Csaba Császár
    Partner, OD Partner

    Gábor Dósa
    Senior Executive with FMCG experience

    Gábor Kiss
    HR Director, Knorr-Bremse Budapest

    Gergely Árendás
    Managing Director, Property Market Kft.

    József Bernát Kovács
    Operation Unit Director, Freight car, Knorr-Bremse Budapest

    László Jónás
    Head of Business Development, Design Terminal

    Olivér Sziller
    Founder, MyConcept

    Péter Vidos
    Founder, Product Genie

    Szabolcs Farkas
    Founder, Easy Monday

    Zoltán Ács
    Head of Innovation, Design Terminal

    Zoltán Turóczy
    Head of Supply Chain & Material Management, Knorr-Bremse Budapest

    Zsolt Fehér
    Managing director,
    Europe, Hogan Assessments

    FAQ

    After the application ends representatives of Knorr-Bremse Budapest and Design Terminal will select and invite the best startups for a video interview. Based on the interviews the top 15 teams will be chosen for the bootcamp.

    Nothing. It’s completely FREE to attend at the event, but the travel cost to Budapest is not included.

    Lunch, snacks and coffee are provided during the event.

    Please state any dietary restrictions of yours so we can take them into consideration when making orders.

    The event, the workshops and pitches language will be English.

    Participants must bring their own laptops, ID cards and other tools they may need (charging device, mouse, USB flash drive, etc).

    All candidates who will be chosen get the detailed program via email.

    We are happy to help out with any questions! Just drop us a message at knorr-bremse@designterminal.org.

    About Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Budapest

    Our aim is to make a decisive contribution to the safety of mankind on rail.
    The Knorr-Bremse Group based in Munich is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems and supplier of additional sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. In 2017, Knorr-Bremse reported sales of EUR 6,24 billion and employed some 28,000 people worldwide. Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Budapest is the centre for the development and production of rail braking systems. 1,600 people, including 500 engineers focus on the development and manufacturing of high-tech braking systems for rail vehicles. With the 5.28 billion HUF investment the company’s production and service portfolio has expanded along with its capacity by September 2017 which allowed Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Budapest to become the most significant manufacturing site and development centre not only of the Knorr-Bremse Group, but of the whole world. The growing engineering competence of the Budapest location triggers progress in the fields of electronic and software development, client service by engineers and professional customer support.

    About Design Terminal

    Design Terminal is an accelerator which connects startups with corporations, and supports the development of the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our mission is to bring together talented startups with innovative corporations, so that they can provide long-standing values for the whole society. Since the launch of the talent management program in 2014, Design Terminal has helped 800 startups reach the global market.