STARTUP GATE

The Startup Gate offers a unique platform for Lufthansa Group teams to address their most pressing challenges and pain points with cutting-edge startup solutions. 

Whether it's navigating the innovation landscape, identifying the most promising startups, or conducting proofs-of-concept to test and implement their products, the Startup Gate supports our employees every step of the way.

Based in Berlin and managed by the Lufthansa Innovation Hub, the Startup Gate serves as the primary gateway for Lufthansa Group business and functional units to engage with a global network of >3,000 innovative startups. It offers an accelerated innovation and startup in-sourcing process, cost-effective startup pilots, and direct business impact at the core of our organization.

Why Startup Gate?

  • Rapid innovation: The Startup Gate accelerates the innovation process by providing methods and templates for KPI-driven, fast validation of startups solutions and technologies in 12 weeks PoC projects.
  • Cost-effective startup pilots: By partnering with top startups, Lufthansa Group teams can access cutting-edge solutions at a fraction of the cost of traditional implementation projects, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • ROI-driven impact: The in-sourcing of innovative startup solutions enhances Lufthansa Group's products, services, and processes - boosting revenue and improving efficiencies - ensuring our business remains future-proof.

 

Lab Capabilities

Methods

Opportunity mapping

We conduct workshops with Lufthansa Group teams to identify pain points and areas ripe for innovation. Our research spans venture capital, media monitoring, customer behavior, and patent analysis. Based on specific needs, we map startups and technology opportunities to support innovation endeavors.

Startup scouting

Share your problem, and we'll identify the best solutions in the global startup ecosystem. Leveraging Lufthansa Innovation Hub’s network and expertise, we assist in selecting startup partners and facilitate negotiations on scope and cost, ensuring they meet Lufthansa Group’s requirements.

Startup pilots and scaling

We streamline the preparation and execution of startup proofs-of-concept (PoCs) with contractual frameworks, clear hypotheses, and success criteria. Following a successful pilot, our aim is to expand and scale the PoC, identifying additional use cases across the Lufthansa Group.

Environments

Lufthansa Innovation Hub spaces in Berlin and Singapore

We believe in the power of collaboration, where diverse individuals exchange ideas and innovate. Our offices in Singapore and Berlin foster environments for minds to inspire and co-create. We engage with startups, universities, VCs, and corporates, positioning Lufthansa Group as a travel innovation leader.