{"id":7017,"date":"2023-06-22T09:06:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T13:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/academic\/?p=7017"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:20:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:20:54","slug":"siemens-startups-join-us-at-collision-2023-to-see-how-siemens-can-help-entrepreneurs-move-their-dreams-to-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/academic\/siemens-startups-join-us-at-collision-2023-to-see-how-siemens-can-help-entrepreneurs-move-their-dreams-to-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"Siemens + Startups: Join us at Collision 2023 to see how Siemens can help Entrepreneurs Move Their Dreams to Reality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/CollisionContentTeaser_original-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/CollisionContentTeaser_original-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/CollisionContentTeaser_original-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/CollisionContentTeaser_original-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/CollisionContentTeaser_original-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/CollisionContentTeaser_original-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/CollisionContentTeaser_original-395x222.jpg 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/CollisionContentTeaser_original-900x506.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Siemens Xcelerator for Startups&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s fast-paced world, innovation is crucial. At Siemens, we believe in the impact startups can make on the world by solving the issues of today with technology of the future. Across industries and technology verticals, Siemens Digital Industries Software is dedicated to equipping startups with the right tools and resources to move from realization to digitalization.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siemens is committed to empowering Canadian startups and we invite you to join us this year at <a href=\"https:\/\/collisionconf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collision<\/a> conference, North America\u2019s fastest growing technology conference.&nbsp; Be part of the 40,000 technology attendees in Toronto from June 26 to June 29, 2023. Join us for a workshop and hear from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venturelab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ventureLAB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apma.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Automotive Parts Manufacturers\u2019 Association (APMA)<\/a> and other local startups to learn how founders can survive and thrive in the current atmosphere.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roundtable Workshops&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Workshop 1: Unlocking Startup Success: Navigating Hardware Commercialization with Siemens and ventureLAB\u202f&nbsp;<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a roundtable workshop as we discuss how hardware startup founders can understand the critical steps they must take to succeed in commercialization and how ventureLAB and Siemens can assist in the process.\u202fSpeakers will include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tim-szeto-45656611\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim Szeto<\/a>, CEO, Titan Haptics&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/niraj-mathur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niraj Mathur<\/a>, Co-Founder, Blumind&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paul-rivett-b76260\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul Rivett<\/a>, Advisor, Founder Services , ventureLAB\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/guydulude\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guy Dulude<\/a>, Portfolio Director- Canada, Siemens Digital Industries Software&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/avinashpersaud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avinash Persaud<\/a>, VP Hardware Catalyst Initiative, ventureLAB\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Time: Thursday, June 29 from 2 &#8211; 3 p.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Masterclass #3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Workshop 2: Building the right foundation to scale: How Project Arrow collaborated with Siemens to make an impact the Canadian EV Industry\u202f\u202f<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a fireside chat to learn how APMA successfully launched Project Arrow, Canada\u2019s first zero-emission, electric concept prototype vehicle using Siemens software solutions.\u202f\u202fWe will be joined by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/colinsinghdhillon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colin Signh Dhillon,<\/a> Chief Technical Officer for Canada\u2019s Automotive Parts Manufacturers\u2019 Association and the Project, Technical and Innovation lead on Project Arrow\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/guydulude\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guy Dulude<\/a>, Portfolio Director- Canada, Siemens Digital Industries Software\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Time: Thursday, June 29 from 1 p.m. &#8211; 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Masterclass #3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Siemens Xcelerator for Startups<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a startup looking for the right tools and resources to take the next step on your entrepreneurship journey?&nbsp; The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/digital-transformation\/xcelerator-startup-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Siemens Xcelerator for Startups<\/strong><\/a> program offers an integrated and comprehensive portfolio of software solutions that empower the innovation of startup teams. Whether you are in product design, system simulation, operations, IoT, lifecycle analytics, or in search of development tool kits, Siemens Xcelerator for Startups can offer a solution for you. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/digital-transformation\/xcelerator-startup-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ventureLAB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ventureLAB is a leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies, led by seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders with decades of industry experience. Their initiatives focusing on raising capital, talent retention, commercializing technology and IP, and customer acquisition have enabled thousands of companies to create over 5,000 jobs and raise more than $340 million in investment capital. For more information, visit \u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.venturelab.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home | ventureLAB<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project Arrow: APMA<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Automotive Parts Manufacturers\u2019 Association (APMA) of Canada launched the first original, full-build, zero-emission concept vehicle named Project Arrow. An all-Canadian effort, Project Arrow will be designed, engineered and built through the joint efforts of our world-class automotive supply sector and post-secondary institutions. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/projectarrow.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Arrow<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Siemens Xcelerator for Startups&nbsp; In today&#8217;s fast-paced world, innovation is crucial. 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