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Startup Program

Apply to our Startup Program today. If accepted, there are immense opportunities to accelerate your developments and get your product foo the ground faster.

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Developing the startups driving technologies of the future

At NXP, we have a strong conviction: the future of technology is increasingly taking place at the edge.

The cloud is in the past. At NXP, we have a strong conviction: the future of technology is at the edge. We work every day to make that happen and startups developing edge devices are instrumental in this vision of the future.

That’s why we proactively engage with startups who can help bring high-performance edge computing, AI, and secure connectivity to vehicles, homes, factories, logistics and healthcare. Whether you’re at seed stage, early prototyping stage, or already going through a growth phase, you can receive support from NXP to overcome your biggest challenges and achieve your business goals faster.

Startup Program Benefits

Strategic partnership opportunities

Technical ecosystem expertis

Dedicated program for proofs of concept

Go-to-market support

Great network across the semiconductor Industry

Possibility to engage in long-Term-innovation projects

Empowering startups at every stage

Seed

Turn your prototype into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with NXP. At Seed stage, your focus is on laying the foundation of success for your product to achieve product-market fit. To help you transform your prototype into an MVP, our Startup Program offers:

Technical developer support​

Go-to-market support​

Networking opportunities​

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Early-Stage

Enhance your MVP’s product features and scale with NXP. Whether you're enhancing features, refining product-market fit, or scaling operations to expand market reach, we support your next phase of growth. Our Startup Program offers:

Technical developer support​

Market-leading solutions​

Strategic partnership opportunities​

Expansion support​

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We Aspire to Partner with Startups

Together we accelerate the breakthroughs that advance our world. NXP’s Startup Program is particularly beneficial for startups in the following sectors:

Automotive Industrial Healthcare

Active in one of these market verticals? Contact us to see how NXP’s Startup Program can accelerate your development. Apply now


What our Startup Partners are saying:

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“Collaborating with NXP has been vital in enabling Pixii Motors to create the next generation of intelligent urban mobility solutions. With their advanced technologies, we have seamlessly integrated AI-driven features into our electric scooters, enhancing safety, optimizing performance, and delivering a connected, sustainable transportation ecosystem, adapting to the needs of modern cities.”

Anis Fekih, CEO, Pixii Motors

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“We have developed a ring, with which you can make contactless payments. It works without any battery or charging. We are using the NXP P71 chip and our customers are more than happy with the performance of it. The partnership with NXP helps us to be successful and be able to develop products with even more functionalities.”

Steffen Kirilmaz, Founder and CEO, PAGOPACE

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“From the beginning, this was a partnership-based relationship where NXP gave us access to latest trends, products and development tools in the industry, helping us to navigate the complex challenges of hardware development.”

Niclas Lehnert, COO, PULSETRAIN

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“At Snehix, we cherish this esteemed partnership with NXP and envision a collective endeavor to present our IoT-powered EdTech innovation, Blackboard, to the market. Our gratitude extends to NXP for delivering a top-notch microprocessor, offering unparalleled support, and for championing startups like ours.”

Surajit Sinha, Founder and CEO, Snehix Tech Pvt. Ltd.

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“NXP’s NFC chips have the functionality we need to power our medical products. And we always got expert technical help when we needed it. NXP is truly a great technology enabler and leader to work with.”

Thomas Antalffy, Co-Founder and Managing Director

Richard Pethö, Co-Founder and Business Development, Smart Respiratory

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“NXP provided development tools and software packages which made product development for us much easier and fast. Their community support always proved to be the life saver during R&D phase.”

Shivam Chauhan, Embedded Design Engineer, Sukriti Social Foundation

Entry Requirements

There are 3 common eligibility criteria applicable to all startups wanting to join the NXP Startup Program, regardless of what stage they’re at:

  1. Your startup must be a registered business with a legal entity
  2. Your startup must serve any of these market verticals: automotive, industrial, healthcare.
  3. Communication: Proficiency in English is essential and a key requirement for effective communications with representatives of our global startups program.

Seed stage startups

Seed stage startups must have already received first-round funding from a reputable incubator or accelerator as a minimum. In terms of maturity, your startup must have a functioning prototype and a solid business model.

Early-stage startups

Early-stage startups must have completed series A funding and already developed a minimum viable product which has a strong base of early adopters.

Note: Please note that submitting your application does not automatically guarantee acceptance into our Startups Program. Each application will undergo a thorough assessment to evaluate potential synergies before any decision is taken.

Selection Process

  • 1

    PROPOSAL SUBMISION

    The journey begins with the submission of an application. Startups are invited to provide detailed information about their business, including their value proposition, target market, and stage of development. This can be done through our online application form.

  • 2

    INITIAL SCREENING

    Our team conducts an initial screening of all applications to ensure they meet the basic criteria of the program. This includes alignment with NXP’s focus sectors (automotive, industrial, smart home, smart city, and healthcare) as well as alignment of our visions. We’ll get back to you within 3 working days of your submission with the outcome of our decision.

  • 3

    DISCOVERY CALL

    If your proposal passes the initial screening stage, we’ll hold a discovery call with you and other relevant members of your team. This involves a thorough analysis of the startup’s technology, market potential, business model, and team. We also consider the strategic fit with NXP’s business objectives.

  • 4

    ALIGNMENT

    If our paths converge, we’ll then discuss the scope and benefits of our collaboration through the startup program as well as define the terms of engagement. This includes setting clear milestones and deliverables to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership.

  • 5

    COLLABORATION

    We’ll onboard your team into the program and bring our teams together to execute the project to help you accelerate their development and achieve their business goals.

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