Startup Program
Apply to our Startup Program today. If accepted, there are immense opportunities to accelerate your developments and get your product off 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 expertise
Dedicated program for proof of concepts
Go-to-market support
Great network across the semiconductor industry
Possibility to engage in long-term innovation projects
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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
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
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:
What our Startup Partners are saying:
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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:
- Your startup must be a registered business with a legal entity
- Your startup must serve any of these market verticals: automotive, industrial, healthcare.
- Communication: Proficiency in English is essential and a key requirement for effective communication 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.
Selection Process
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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COLLABORATION
We’ll onboard your team into the program and bring our teams together to execute the project to help you accelerate your development and achieve your business goals.
Upcoming Events
NXP Technology Days India
25 July, 29 July and 1 August, India
Whether you are an aspiring student, an upcoming Startup, or simply interested in learning more about the technologies and solutions NXP offers, join us in Pune on July 25th, in Bengaluru on July 29th or in New Delhi on August 1st for the NXP Technology Days.
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SemiCon Taiwan
10 - 12 September, Taipei, Taiwan
Big, Bigger, SemiCon! Meet us at one of the most influential semiconductor events in the world, where 1,100 leading semiconductor and technology companies come together to discuss the industry´s most critical topics, including AI chips, advanced packaging, quantum computing, and much more.
- Learn more about SemiCon Taiwan
High Tech Venture Days
14 - 15 October, Dresden, Germany
Let´s connect at this years High Tech Venture Days in Dresden and discuss how corporates and Startups can work together to enhance the industrial high-tech solutions of the future.
- Learn more about Hightech Venture Days