Meet us at InnoTrans 2026

From 22–25 September 2026, we’ll be at InnoTrans – the international trade fair for transport technology – in Berlin. You can find us at the Deutsche Bahn booth in the CityCube as well as at the Berlin-Brandenburg booth. 

Over four days, we’ll showcase how we work with startups and partners to develop innovative solutions for Deutsche Bahn and our external partners. We’ll share insights into projects and collaborations, as well as experiences from working together. 

Exchange, partnerships & insights into innovation projects 

Throughout InnoTrans, we’ll be involved in a range of sessions and activities. These include meet & greets with partners such as Berlin Partner, Economic Development Agency Brandenburg,  Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) and Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK), as well as panel discussions with experts from different fields. 

Together with representatives from DB Regio, the rail construction sector and other partners from the mobility and innovation ecosystem, we’ll discuss the contribution we make at DB mindbox to innovation projects and how collaborating with startups can help turn new approaches into practical solutions. 

Our focus is not only on new ideas, but above all on real-world experience: How can startups and Deutsche Bahn work together successfully? What does it take to turn an initial approach into a solution that works in practice? And what role do strong partnerships play along the way? 

Meet the DB mindbox team during selected sessions, meetups and presentations across the InnoTrans exhibition grounds. Program details are subject to change. 

Meet our DB mindbox alumni startups 

Several DB mindbox alumni startups will also be at InnoTrans, including Enable my Team (EMT), emost, Incremental Solutions, Mobility Signage, MotionTag, Vesputi, QTainer, Westermo, Eviden, Building Information Innovator (BII), senf, Embever, SP Tech Solutions and WeMap.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet the teams, discover their solutions and learn more about their collaboration with us and Deutsche Bahn. 

These projects reflect what our work at DB mindbox is all about: we connect startups with relevant challenges and the right experts from our partner organisations, creating the right environment to test innovative solutions in real-world settings. 

Learn more about our projects and initiatives 

AI Hackathon: AI on Track 

From 23 to 25 September 2026, the InnoTrans Hackathon “AI on Track” brings together participants from the rail, mobility and technology sectors to work on AI-based solutions. DB mindbox is involved in the program and the jury. Learn more about AI on Track 

Startup & SME Collaboration 

DB mindbox connects startups and small and medium-sized enterprises with relevant Deutsche Bahn business units and partners to develop, test and advance practical solutions for rail, mobility and infrastructure. Learn more about DB mindbox 

Flämingo Startup Hub 

The Flämingo Startup Hub creates a regional platform for entrepreneurship, collaboration and innovation in Brandenburg and connects local stakeholders with startup and SME networks. Visit the Flämingo Startup Hub 

OpenStation API 

OpenStation API makes station-related data available for digital applications and supports new services around stations, passenger information and multimodal mobility. Explore the DB OpenStation API

Team Next Station (i2030) 

Team Next Station brings together partners from mobility, planning and innovation to explore future stations and multimodal mobility hubs in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. Learn more about Team Next Station 

Hackathons & Innovation Challenges 

DB mindbox hackathons and innovation challenges bring together startups, communities and experts to develop ideas and practical approaches for challenges in rail and mobility. Discover DB mindbox 

Four days of exchange and new connections 

InnoTrans brings the international rail and mobility industry together in Berlin – and for us, it is above all an opportunity to connect in person. 

We’re looking forward to exchanging ideas with startups, partners, colleagues from Deutsche Bahn and the wider mobility community – gaining new perspectives, having inspiring conversations, strengthening existing partnerships and making new connections. 

Would you like to meet us at InnoTrans and schedule a meeting in advance? Send us an email at dbmindbox@deutschebahn.com with the subject line “DB mindbox @ InnoTrans”. 

We're excited to meet you at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin!