Future of Construction Technologies 2023 - Inspection and condition monitoring

Future of Construction Technologies 2023 - Inspection and condition monitoring technology

DB mindbox is looking for innovative solutions for its partners DB Netz AG and Autobahn GmbH, which own and operate a large part of the German rail and road network. 

The inspection and maintenance of infrastructure such as bridges and noise barriers is a major task for both DB Netz AG and Autobahn GmbH. The programme searches for innovative solutions for the inspection of infrastructure on Germany’s rails and highways as well as solutions that will elevate the maintenance of bridges to the next level. This could involve innovative approaches to bridge maintenance or advancements in project management techniques. 4 challenges have been defined by DB mindbox under this area of the programme:

1. Noise barriers

Noise barriers are inspected at regular intervals in the form of a manual inspection. We are looking for a solution that will help us to inspect noise barriers that are difficult to access. This also includes the inspection of inaccessible wall backsides or walls covered with vegetation.

2. Bridges

We are looking for solutions that help us to improve the inspection process of existing bridges. The condition of the bridge should be easier to detect and even to predict. Furthermore, we aim to develop a comprehensive maintenance planning approach based on these inspections.

3.  Maintenance & project management systems

We are looking for a project management solution that can address the special requirements of bridge inspections and repairs. The project management solution should also help to manage the entire bridge infrastructure as a whole in order to derive the best possible maintenance strategy.

4. Other solutions

If you have another creative solution to take bridge, noise barrier and other infrastructure maintenance to the next and forward-thinking level, we'd love to hear from you!

What is in for you?

• EUR 25,000, no equity taken
• Exclusive access to DB & Autobahn experts, data and markets
• The opportunity to live test your solution with the environment of DB & Autobahn
• Exclusive access to a network of selected coaching and mentoring experts
• You will be supported by a dedicated DB mindbox startup manager and will have 24/7 access to our coworking space.

This is a great opportunity to lay the foundation for joint projects and successful long-term collaboration with Deutsche Bahn Group and Autobahn GmbH, Europe’s largest mobility and infrastructure providers.

This 100 day signature program gives startups the chance to customize and live-test their solution to real challenges that DB and Autobahn are facing.

This programme includes a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from technology-based inspection of infrastructure, developing an evolving construction site, managing thousands of objections more efficiently, and detecting cables next to the tracks are explored.

To apply to this programme, and for additional information, click on the link below.

Published on 08 June 2023.