Open Innovation
Toyota Open Labs is an open innovation platform bringing together startups with business units across the Toyota ecosystem, to scale innovation and lead the market into the next phase of mobility.
We believe that the future of mobility will be shaped by collaboration and innovation. We are committed to working with startups, researchers, and entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and solutions that will make a positive impact on society.
“Toyota Open Labs gives us an opportunity to think like a startup, to be willing to break the mold and challenge the status quo.”
Sandra Hernandez
Manager, Inventor Ecosystem
Woven City
“Toyota Open Labs gives us an opportunity to think like a startup, to be willing to break the mold and challenge the status quo.”
Sandra Hernandez
Manager, Inventor Ecosystem
Woven City
Empowering Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Global Reach
Leverage Toyota’s extensive global presence and industry leadership.
Resource Access
Gain access to Toyota’s state-of-the-art facilities, technologies, and research capabilities.
Expert Guidance
Collaborate with leading experts and engineers from Toyota to refine and develop your innovations.
Investment Opportunities
Benefit from Toyota’s commitment to investing in innovative startups and technologies.
Toyota Open Labs is an extension of Toyota Motor Corporation, a global automotive manufacturing and innovation leader. With over 80 years of experience, Toyota provides unparalleled resources, expertise, and a vast network to support and accelerate the development of cutting-edge mobility solutions.
We are backed by Toyota’s resources and global reach, and we are committed to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking environment. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things.
We are looking for partners who share our passion for innovation and who are committed to making a difference.
A Truly Collaborative Environment.
The Toyota Way
At Toyota Open Labs, we cultivate a culture that values collaboration, innovation and forward-thinking. Our environment is designed to support and inspire the brightest minds in the mobility sector, encouraging them to push boundaries and explore new possibilities.
We embrace diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. Our community is open to innovators from all backgrounds and disciplines.
Collaborative
We believe that the best ideas come from working together. Our platform provides a space where diverse teams can collaborate, share knowledge and co-create innovative solutions.
Innovative
We are dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of continuous improvement and creativity. We encourage our partners to think outside the box and pursue groundbreaking ideas.
Supportive
Our platform is built on support and mentorship. We provide our partners with the resources, guidance, and encouragement they need to overcome challenges and succeed.
Sustainable
We are committed to developing solutions that promote sustainability and address global environmental challenges. Our initiatives aim to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Steering Committee Members
Victoria Antonova
Manager, Toyota Mobility Foundation Europe
Giovanni Berardo
Head of Chassis Systems, R&D, Toyota Motor Europe
Nicola Dallatana
Senior Manager, Mobility & Open Innovation, Toyota Motor Europe
Laurent Gallois
Head of Business Development, Toyota Tsusho Europe
Haris Giannelos
Mobility Senior Specialist, Toyota Motor Europe
Sandra Hernandez
Manager, Inventor Ecosystem, Woven City
Ayano Kase
Portfolio Success Manager, Woven Capital
Nicole LeBlanc
Partner, Woven Capital
Ermanno Manca
Mobility Specialist, KINTO Mobility Europe
Andreas Schwab
Business Development, Toyota Tsusho Europe
Joost Segers
Senior Manager, Social Impact, Toyota Motor Europe
Advisors
Andrea Carlucci
VP, Product Strategy & Marketing, Toyota Motor Europe
Andrew Cullis
Head of Sustainability & ESG Management, Toyota Motor Europe
Ahmed Dogan
Technical Director, Toyota Motor Europe
Giuseppe Folonari
Operations & Growth, Onde Alte
Andy Fuchs
Head of Toyota Mobility Foundation, Berlin Office
George Kellerman
VP, Investments & Acquisitions, Woven by Toyota and Founding Managing Director, Woven Capital
Leon van der Merwe
VP, Circular Economy & Energy Business, Toyota Motor Europe
Timothy O’Connell
Director, H-Farm
Monica Perez Lobo
VP, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, Toyota Motor Europe
Daniel Yoo
Marketing Partner,
Woven Capital
Woven Capital
Partners
Toyota Motors Europe aims to produce 'Happiness for All' through the pursuit of 'Mobility for All'. We are committed to building a unique partner ecosystem for a future society in harmony with nature. Our focus is on applying and sharing our know-how to benefit people, the community, and the planet to build a better tomorrow. Through our commitment to quality, continuous innovation, and respect for the planet, we aim to exceed expectations and generate happiness for all.
As the $800 million investment arm of Toyota Motor Corporation, Woven Capital aims to broaden Toyota's global reach and accelerate innovation by investing in exceptional growth-stage ventures. We share a common goal with Toyota: to discover and develop groundbreaking technologies that will help people all over the world lead happier, healthier, richer lives.
KINTO is Toyota's new global mobility services brand, dedicated to providing better mobility for everyone through a portfolio of convenient, smart, and reliable transportation solutions. The word KINTO means 'flying cloud' in Japanese, inspired by a popular legend where a magical cloud takes you wherever you want to go, regardless of time and place.
For over half a century since its establishment in 1948, Toyota Tsusho Corporation has been building a global sales network as the only trading company of the Toyota Motor Group. Today, we are involved in undertaking a wide range of businesses from trading, manufacturing and processing to retail and services throughout the world.
In Europe, our head office is located in Belgium and we are present in Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Turkey and UK, employing about 1,500 people across the region.
Established in August 2014, the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) supports the development of a more mobile society where everyone can move freely. TMF underscores Toyota's commitment to continuous improvement and respect for people, utilizing our expertise and technologies to support strong mobility systems and eliminate disparities in mobility. Our programs align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address mobility issues worldwide.
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