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UNLOCK YOUR STARTUP POTENTIAL WITH ONE OF OUR 2 TRACKS
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OUR JOURNEY
APPLY BY
AUGUST 16
Apply promptly, as applications are reviewed continuously during the application period
10-DAY CHALLENGE
SEPTEMBER 16-25
Collaborate with ABB experts to uncover new business opportunities, fully equipped with insights from pre-coaching webinars
FINALIST SELECTION EVENT
SEPTEMBER 29
Selection of startups who will compete in the Grand Finale
GRAND FINALE, FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
OCTOBER 14-15
Final pitching event and award ceremony featuring
ABB's top executives, marking the beginning of a new business journey
COLLABORATE
WITH ABB
Q4 2026-Q2 2027
Continued development and collaboration with the winners
GO-TO-MARKET
2027 AND BEYOND
Joint go-to-market and exploration of growth opportunities
SYNERLEAP – ABB'S OPEN INNOVATION PLATFORM
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Get awarded with SynerLeap membership
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Matchmaking with ABB organization, partners and startups
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Get support in navigating ABB and a tailored introduction to ABB’s experts and scientists
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Explore possibilities for pilots and Proof of Concepts paid by ABB’s R&D and business organization
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Participate in events and workshops arranged by SynerLeap, ABB and our partners
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NEMA MOTORS
ABB is the world's number-one manufacturer of NEMA electric motors, and our portfolio spans reliable solutions designed to handle the toughest applications across different industries. We back every solution with expert local support, rapid response and a commitment to keeping our customers' operations running smoothly.
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ABB CRACK THE COST CHALLENGE 2026
Hosted by ABB & SynerLeap
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).
www.abb.com
SynerLeap connects ABB businesses with promising startups, scaleups, venture capital firms, universities, research institutions, and ecosystem partners to accelerate innovation and create new opportunities for growth. Over the years, SynerLeap has facilitated hundreds of startup engagements across ABB's businesses, resulting in pilots, commercial partnerships, strategic investments, and acquisitions. By connecting ABB with the world's most promising innovators, SynerLeap helps ensure that ABB remains at the forefront of industrial innovation – creating lasting value for customers, partners, and society.
www.synerleap.com
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