THE
ACCELERATION
PROGRAM
Through the acceleration program we seek brilliant people who, through their solutions, can inspire and give us support to bring our company into a new technological era. Smartest solutions are accelerated in the Innovation Factory side-by-side with Electrolux teams being part of the “shape living for the better” Electrolux purpose
THE
ACCELERATION
PROGRAM
Through the acceleration program we seek brilliant people who, through their solutions, can inspire and give us support to bring our company into a new technological era. Smartest solutions are accelerated in the Innovation Factory side-by-side with Electrolux teams being part of the “shape living for the better” Electrolux purpose
2018-2019 EDITION
“SMARTER APPLIANCES, EASIER OPERATIONS”
2018-2019 WINNERS - ACCELERATED PROJECTS
3DNextech srl
Provides an innovative 3D printer for surface post processing to make the additive manufacturing process more efficient and to improve surface finishing results
Aera Technology
Develops technology that allows companies to be self-driving through a cognitive operating system. Its machine learning cognitive platform will be applied to improve the chemical pre-compliance process
Digital Views
Provides a calibration system for correcting optical precision limits, learning the response model from inspection illuminators, and detecting anomalies independently
LinUp srl
Automated solution to evaluate working postures and to optimize the work-station ergonomics in real-time through motion-tracking devices
RLAB by ROLD
Develops an innovative Filtering and sensing membrane receptive of pathogens/allergens able to sense and to filter target molecules
2018-2019 PROGRAM/FOCUS AREAS
Aim of the 2018-2019 program was to identify start-ups, spin-offs and other small & medium businesses that have developed solutions (at least at MVP or prototype level) that best fit in the following focus areas.
Industrial operations
WEARABLES
New solutions to promote and support proper ergonomics and employee safety and well-being (like support systems and exoskeletons)
QUALITY CONTROL
Vision and non-destructive systems for automated, 100% quality control for production lines
Advanced Technologies
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Technologies and solutions for post processing and finishing for plastic parts with aesthetical or strict surface requirements
ADVANCED ANALYTICS
Big data analytics to support chemical compliance and certification procedures
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
BIOSENSORS
Sensing solutions to detect biological airborne pathogens and allergens and technologies to monitor disinfection effects on bio-matter
SENSORS AND MACHINE LEARNING
Solutions to detect and monitor customer behaviors and interaction with appliances
Connectivity
REMOTE SUPPORT
Leverage consumer devices and smartphones to facilitate remote diagnostics and/or repair process of appliances
RETROFIT CONNECTIVITY
Cost-efficient and consumer friendly solutions to retrofit connectivity on white goods to act as a communication channel and data management
WHY JOIN US
The acceleration program is a glimpse of future in the home and professional appliances developing new solutions to address Electrolux challenges. We aim to partner with startups, spin-offs and small-medium businesses that can make the difference in innovation-
World wide scale
Jump on the springboard for your gateway to more than 60 million products sold every year through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG, Anova, Frigidaire, Westinghouse and Zanussi, in more than 150 markets and manufactured across 45 factories and production plants located in all regions -
Access to the most advanced labs and facilities
Get access to facilities and services such as: prototyping tools, labs, production and assembly lines, advanced technologies, whether you are developing cutting-edge services or developing products -
Learn from the top players in home and professional appliances
Access to our technology experts, mentors and advisors. After 90 years in R&D and innovation, we are one of the global leaders in home and professional appliances -
Strategic partnerships
Have the chance to connect with our network of strategic partners and suppliers to speed up the “go to market” process -
Professional mentorship
Free mentorship and coaching for each team invited to the Electrolux Innovation Day
Proposal submission! Electrolux seeks innovative solutions (at least at MVP or prototype level) to be accelerated inside Innovation Factory that best fit the selected Focus Areas
Electrolux assesses the applications and selects the solutions that best match the requirements of the Focus Areas. If you are among the shortlisted teams, you will be invited to the Innovation Day to present your proposal
The shortlisted solutions pitch in front of the Electrolux stakeholders and the team that will be your partner during the acceleration program. At the end of the Innovation Day, the winning solutions are announced
The winning solutions (and their team) join the acceleration program inside the Innovation Factory, supported by Electrolux experts and assets. Together, we investigate the opportunity to develop a project to make your solution part of the Electrolux portfolio
Proposal submission! Electrolux seeks innovative solutions (at least at MVP or prototype level) to be accelerated inside Innovation Factory that best fit the selected Focus Areas
Electrolux assesses the applications and selects the solutions that best match the requirements of the Focus Areas. If you are among the shortlisted teams, you will be invited to the Innovation Day to present your proposal
The shortlisted solutions pitch in front of the Electrolux stakeholders and the team that will be your partner during the acceleration program. At the end of the Innovation Day, the winning solutions are announced
The winning solutions (and their team) join the acceleration program inside the Innovation Factory, supported by Electrolux experts and assets. Together, we investigate the opportunity to develop a project to make your solution part of the Electrolux portfolio