It is well known that the transformation of the automotive industry is multifaceted and demands a lot from medium-sized businesses. Currently successful products and business models need to be further developed or fundamentally reinvented and implemented to remain successful in the future.
In addition to transformation issues and the shortage of skilled workers, acute challenges arise from the massively increased costs. It is clear that actively engaging with transformation within one's own company is time-consuming and costly.
To ensure successful transformation, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism Baden-Württemberg offers support for small and medium-sized enterprises with the "Consulting for Suppliers in Baden-Württemberg" through the "Automotive Industry Transformation Consulting Voucher".
This voucher provides companies with easy access to strategic consulting around Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), enabling them to better leverage their opportunities in the international competition.
Why FOSS is Crucial for the Automotive Industry
In a digitized world, FOSS is gaining increasing importance, especially in the transport and automotive sectors. Already, 70% of software solutions in this sector are partially based on open source. Companies benefit from:
- Independence in software procurement
- Cost savings through collaborative development
- Collaboration with technology leaders
- Legal and licensing aspects of FOSS
- Security aspects in the use of FOSS
- Change management for corporate environments with increasing FOSS usage
- Research and development projects in the field of FOSS (application consulting, partner search)
- Qualification, continuous training, and personnel planning with FOSS relevance
Who Can Apply for the Consulting Voucher?
Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized enterprises in the commercial economy and the liberal professions with headquarters, business premises, or branches in Baden-Württemberg. The maximum company size is up to 250 employees (full-time equivalents).
Schedule a follow-up conversation now with the state pilot office Transformationswissen BW at e-mobil BW.
All information about the new consulting voucher can also be found under: Consulting Voucher in the field of "Software in Vehicles" - Transformationswissen BW
The Ministry of Transport of the State of Baden-Württemberg (Germany) and the Linux Foundation promote the use of Free & Open Source Software (FOSS) in the automotive industry through their collaboration. Mercedes-Benz supports the "The FOSS Länd" initiative because software is becoming the driving force in vehicles and is increasingly important in the automotive industry.