Automotive Vertical Innovation Camp
Talents & startups to co-create the future of mobility wanted!
2 days to co-create the future of the automotive industry!
Are you ready to drive innovation in a changing market and boost your own career? We are searching for talents to team up with experts of the leading automotive suppliers in South Tyrol. With more than 2.500 employees in South Tyrol and 600 million euro revenue per year, the six founding companies of the Automotive Excellence Südtirol network are major suppliers to leading brands in the automotive fields, such as Volkswagen, BMW, Ferrari and Tesla.
The two-day event will focus on the topics of Shopfloor of the Future and Digital Lifecycle Management. We are looking for driven individuals (who are about to finish university or graduates with or without work experience in the relevant fields) and for startups. The most promising candidates will be selected to join the two-day Innovation Camp. Benefit from the exchange with other talents, gain access to leading companies and the opportunity to get hired!
22. – 23.3.2018
Apply early and increase your chances
Bruneck, South Tyrol
Italy
Automotive talents wanted! Join the Innovation Camp and co-create the future of the industry with leading automotive suppliers!
Alexia Demez
alexia.demez@idm-suedtirol.com
+39 0471 094256
Join the camp & work with experts.
Automotive talents wanted! Join the Innovation Camp and co-create the future of the industry together with experts of leading automotive suppliers!
Exchange ideas, develop new ideas, get in touch with the leading automotive suppliers and get a job offer. Experience two exciting days in beautiful South Tyrol and develop new solutions and concepts.
Startup? Join the innovation camp and present your product/service.
Connect with leading suppliers in the automotive industry. Pitch your service or product, find strong business partners, jointly develop new products, and grow your business.
Scope of the project
Do you know that one in three cars runs technology from the region? Automotive Excellence Südtirol is a network founded by Alupress, Autotest, Autotest Motorsport, GKN Driveline, GKN Sinter Metals and Intercable – attractive, modern service providers and major employers in an advanced technology sector. With more than 2.500 employees in South Tyrol and 600 million euro revenue per year, they are the major suppliers to leading brands in the automotive field, such as Volkswagen, BMW, Ferrari and Tesla.
During the two-day Innovation Camp, experts of the six companies aim to team up with university graduates or students currently finishing their studies to find new opportunities and solutions for the automotive industry. The goal is to drive innovation in the fields of Shopfloor of the Future and Digital Lifecycle Management. Benefits for the participants of the Camp include the possibility to exchange with like-minded talents, gain access to industry leaders and the opportunity to get hired.
Let’s revolutionize the automotive industry – together with Automotive Excellence Südtirol!
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for individuals that are about to finish university or graduates with or without relevant work experience in the following fields:
Topics & Challenges
The first major topic, Shopfloor of the Future, is about re-thinking the shopfloor (i.e. factory production area). The second area of interest is Digital Lifecycle Management with a strong focus on collecting data through automotive parts, as well as storing, transferring and using it for innovative solutions.
Predictive Maintenance
Active Quality Management
Connected Supply Chain
Additive Manufacturing
Digital Tools
Robotics
Digital Lifecycle Management
Benefits for Talents
Exchange ideas and bring them to life
with leading heads in the automotive industry
Develop new solutions & concepts
around various fields of technology, such as additive manufacturing, predictive maintenance and much more
Grow your network with experts in the field
with leading automotive brands
Show your talent and get a job offer
and set your career to full-speed
Automotive Excellence Südtirol
Leading suppliers, major employers
Automotive Excellence Südtirol is a network founded by Alupress, Autotest, Autotest Motorsport, GKN Driveline, GKN Sinter Metals and Intercable – attractive, modern service providers and major employers in an advanced technology sector.
With 26.300 employees in 58 locations worldwide, GKN Driveline is a leader in the development and manufacture of propulsion systems for conventional combustion vehicles and hybrid and electric vehicles. Its client references include BMW, Fiat Chrysler Automotive, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Ford.
GKN Sinter Metals specializes in highly complex, precision sintered products, manufactured with innovative production technology including MIM and Additive Manufacturing. With 6.900 employees in 33 locations worldwide, it’s a supplier to clients like Schaeffler, Denso, GM and Johnson Electrics.
Intercable specializes in High Voltage and Power Distribution Systems. Its 1.200 employees work in 12 locations worldwide (450 in South Tyrol). The client base of Intercable includes Daimler, PSA and Hella. Starting in 2018, Intercable will also be a supplier to Tesla.
Alupress specializes in aluminium die cast components for the automotive industry. With 1.200 employees in 5 locations worldwide (600 in South Tyrol), Alupress’ client references range from Bosch, Knorr-Bremse and Continental to Magna and Audi.
Autotest develops and produces high-quality plastic, metal and hybrid products in the interior, exterior and engine sectors. It’s an OEM and TIER1 partner for small to medium batches. Autotest’s client references range from VW, Daimler and Lamborghini to Rolls Royce and McLaren.
Autotest Motorsport makes vehicles lighter and more energy-efficient, including vehicles for the FIA-Electric World Car Championship.
Innovation leaders that run on technology from South Tyrol
Talents and experts in the automative sector wanted!
Join the Innovation Camp and co-create the future of the industry with leading automotive suppliers!
Agenda Innovation Camp
Day 1
08.00 – 08.30
Registration
08:30 – 10:30
Introduction of agenda and topics
10:30 – 11:00
Warm-up
11.00 – 13:00
Presenting ideas & Team building
14.00 – 16.00
Working session: Customer needs, solution & customer benefits
16.30 – 18.30
Interview training & platform
18.30 – 21.00
Working dinner
Day 2
08:30 – 09:00
Team orientation
09:00 – 11:00
Mentor session
11:00 – 12:30
Working session: Business Model
12:30 – 13:30
Working lunch
13:30 – 16:30
Working session: Pitch
16:30 – 17:30
Preperation for presentation
17:30 – 19:00
Pitches
19:00+
Get together
Day 3
08:45 – 12:00
Visiting tour Intercable & GKN Sinter Metals (details to be finalized)
Impressions from our previous innovation camps
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Do you have the right tools for the Innovation Camp?
Automotive talents wanted! Join the Innovation Camp and co-create the future of the industry with leading automotive suppliers!
Exchange ideas, develop new ideas, get in touch with the leading automotive supplier and get a job offer. Experience two exciting days in beautiful South Tyrol and develop new solutions and concepts.
Startup? Join the innovation camp and present your product/service.
Connect with leading suppliers in the automotive industry. Pitch your service or product, find strong business partners, jointly develop new products, and grow your business.
IDM Südtirol Alto Adige
IDM stands for Innovation, Development and Marketing. We work for South Tyrol to become the most desirable place to do business and work/make carreer in Europe.
We provide services in the areas of export, innovation, tourism and agricultural marketing, and support settling in South Tyrol. Find more information on living and working in South Tyrol on www.verticalinnovation.info
FAQ
Is transportation and accommodation covered?
Yes, it’s covered.
How is the selection process working?
The call is still open until February 15th 2018 and all applications will be reviewed during the next weeks.
Admission is on a rolling basis with two scheduled screening rounds:
1st screening round: December 20th, 2017
2nd screening round: January 15th, 2018
What qualification is required to participate?
Talents: We’re looking for individuals that are about to finish university or graduates with or without relevant work experience in the following fields: data science, mechatronics/robotics, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, production engineering, logistics, materials science, UI/UX, business information systems, solution architecture, media and communication.
Is this also for students?
Yes. The Innovation Camp is primarily directed at students that are about to finish university.
Is the camp still an option for me if I have 10+ years of work experience?
The Innovation Camp focusses primarily on talents who are currently finishing their studies or have recently graduated. However, people with more experience are very welcome, as well!
Co-create the future of the automotive industry with us.
Contact us for more information.
Patricia Schandlbauer +43 660 7029787 patricia@vertical-auto.com 
