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Bosch Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Hardware & IoT · Hardware

The Bosch Group is a supplier of technology and services that offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected industry. The company uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to improve the quality of life and help preserve natural resources.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Bosch ranks #37 globally and #5 in Germany. It ranks #14 in the Hardware & IoT industry and #1 in the Hardware subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#37
Industry
Hardware & IoT
#14
Subindustry
Hardware
#1
National · Germany
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#5
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Key metrics

Bosch Startup Activity Metrics

Bosch has supported 126 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $19.7 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 4 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Bosch's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Bosch has deployed more than $1.1 billion in startup investments through Bosch Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 4 active startup programs supporting 126 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Foodtech. Its venture arm Bosch Ventures has invested in over 118 startups since it was founded in 2007.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Energy & Environment, categories where Bosch's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Bosch-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Bosch. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

Bosch Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Bosch engages startups through 4 active programs, supporting 126 startups in total based on our database.

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Bosch — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
21 startups
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Bosch ConnectedExperience (BCX) Hackathon
Startup Activation · est. 2018
Startup Activation Program
Bosch's AI and IoT hackathon held alongside Bosch ConnectedWorld; 20-hour format with four challenge tracks in mobility, manufacturing, robotics and cognitive platforms.
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Bosch ConnectedWorld
Ecosystem Activation · est. 2014
Ecosystem Activation Program
Bosch's global flagship digital/IoT conference in Berlin with conference, exhibition and hackathon tracks; BCW26 held 10-11 June 2026.
Bosch Ventures
Bosch Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2007
Investment Program
Bosch Ventures (Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH) is the corporate venture capital company of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. Bosch Ventures invests wo
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Code #LikeABosch Hackathon
Startup Activation · est. 2022
Startup Activation Program
Hybrid hackathon organised by Robert Bosch GmbH on Unstop, run 30 Sep - 2 Oct 2022. No edition found on or after 2025-01-01.
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Bosch

Bosch's top 5 associated startups have raised 60% of the $19.7 billion raised in the last ten years across all 126 associated startups, led by WeRide at $4.8 billion. Bosch is associated with 115 active startups and 11 exits. Bosch Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 118 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Bosch
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
ViaViaSB 623Software & DataNew YorkProgram InvestmentBosch Ventures
XometryXometrySB 613Software & DataGaithersburgProgram InvestmentBosch Ventures
ClarotyClarotySB 582Software & DataNew YorkProgram InvestmentBosch Ventures
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Bosch ranks #37 globally and #5 in Germany. It accounts for 1.4% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Hardware & IoT industry and 9% of the activity generated by corporations in Germany. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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