Jaguar Land Rover have announced a new partnership with Plug and Play to launch a first-of-its-kind innovation hub in the UK – an initiative that will see the company collaborating with start-ups for access to new ways of thinking and next-gen technologies.
As the Venture Capital arm of Jaguar Land Rover, we invest in start-ups shaping the future of the automotive industry. Yet for many startups, corporate partnerships are equally valuable when it comes to accelerating growth and learnings.
Kicking off on June 21st, Plug and Play UK is a game-changing programme for innovative companies of all stages. Teams will have unrivalled access to corporate entities, investors and the wider mobility ecosystem, and the rare opportunity to collaborate with a global leader such as Jaguar Land Rover to develop new technologies, services, and tools that will shape the future of the digital economy. Jaguar Land Rover has dedicated more than 70 internal “champions” to facilitate co-creation within the core business. This unique environment and considered process will provide startups with an ideal launchpad for further scale and success.
For certain companies that join the programme, the investment vehicle of InMotion Ventures is an opportunity to strengthen their partnership with Jaguar Land Rover and fund their future growth. The new approach to innovation is an incredibly exciting initiative for our team. As a corporate investor we are excited to work with all UK partners to bring value to the mobility community beyond just capital, and look forward to using our network, knowledge and ambition to help build an ecosystem for the future.
For more information on Jaguar Land Rover’s Open Innovation strategy, see here
For more information on Plug and Play UK, see here