Konnect Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub

Konnect is the Volkswagen Group's Innovation Hub in Israel, scouting and integrating Israeli automotive and mobility technologies.

Incubator Active Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 2018
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Konnect, the Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub in Israel, was established in 2018 in Tel Aviv. Its mission is to scout, evaluate, and integrate Israeli automotive and mobility technologies into the Volkswagen Group's vehicles and manufacturing facilities. The hub focuses on identifying promising new technologies across various auto-tech fields, including mobility, autonomous driving, connectivity, AI, sensors, sustainability, and climate solutions. Konnect operates as a testing and validation hub for mobility technologies, executing dozens of projects and proofs of concept per year with Israeli and global startups.

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What is Konnect Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub?
Konnect is an open Innovation hub of the Volkswagen Group, founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv. It scouts and tests deep tech Israeli startups based on the technological needs of the Volkswagen Group's 12 brands.
When was Konnect Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub founded?
Konnect Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub was founded in February 2018.
What is Konnect Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub's primary focus?
Konnect's primary focus is to perform projects and PoCs with Israeli startups, converting them into long-term collaborations and deployments for the Volkswagen Group.
What are the key technological focus areas for Konnect Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub?
Konnect's focus topics include Autonomous Driving, Industry 4.0, Connectivity & AI, Sustainability, Electrification, and Cyber Security.
Where is Konnect Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub headquartered?
Konnect Volkswagen Group Innovation Hub is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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