Navigating technology to public impact
We navigate technology to public impact by uniting innovators and public institutions to scale solutions that strengthen communities and move society forward.
Get StartedMarket Entry
Perfect fit of customers, strategic partners and stakeholders
Strategic Advisory
Business development support without adding headcount
Trusted Network
Navigation in relevant networks and ecosystem access
Our Services
We work in a flexible and execution-oriented manner, adapting our role depending on our client needs
European Market Entry
Perfect fit of customers, strategic partners and stakeholders
Business Development Support
Without adding headcount
Network Navigation
In relevant networks and agenda setting support
Interim Management
Fill leadership gaps with experienced professionals
Project Leadership
Cross-functional coordination for technology-driven initiatives
Product & Program Management
For your innovation initiatives
Our Approach
Our approach combines strategic thinking, operational pragmatism, understanding of technology and market with our proven access of a trusted network.
As strategic advisors, project leads and program responsibles, product management partners, development navigators or coordinating interfaces between international teams and local market ecosystems.
Our Leadership Team
Expert partners with deep industry knowledge and proven track records
Dr. Markus Derer
Founder
Experienced project and product manager in the mobility and automotive industry, with a strong focus on innovative mobility solutions. Holding a PhD in mobility sciences. He has led multiple autonomous mobility projects and brings a deep expertise in evaluation, development and implementation of modern mobility concepts.
Annette von Rolbeck
Founder
With a deep experience as customer development leader, emerging technology commercialization and public sector sales, her expertise lies at the intersection of technology, regulation and market need, enabling her to translate complex regulatory environments into scalable, real-world solutions.
Our Trusted Network
Beyond our core team, we collaborate with experienced professionals covering relevant disciplines including legal, regulatory, engineering, and project management. This extensive network enables us to provide comprehensive support across all aspects of European market entry and scaling.
Proven Track Record
Real-world experience helping technology companies succeed in European markets
Situation
AD-stack provider interested to enter European market. Missing expertises with European legal and go-to-market requirements
Objectives
- •Gain knowledge of European market and business potentials
- •Identify and determine product adaption needs to achieve product-market-fit
- •Build-up of regional and national network with relevant public and private stakeholders
Results
- ✓Delivered in-depth analysis of gaps for EU market
- ✓Definition of areas of action for potential rollout
Situation
Foreign provider of autonomous truck services seeking market oversight for entry strategy and clarity regarding potential business case
Objectives
- •Definition of business case-fit to market-needs
- •Technical gap analysis based on different business case scenarios
- •Assessment of the product offering regarding technical readiness
Results
- ✓Delivered market analysis with potential stakeholder-setup
- ✓Provided first technical gap analysis and decision sheet for further market approach
Situation
Start-up wants to deploy its AD-stack on public roads in Germany. No expertises of German public sector and national authorities
Objectives
- •Achieve test approval to deploy and test AD-stack on public roads
- •Gain knowledge of approval processes and connected requirements
- •Training of employees to conduct approval process
Results
- ✓Official test-approval for AD-stack
- ✓Blueprint for additional autonomous mobility solutions requiring approval
Situation
Public transport operator seeking experiences with autonomous mobility. Need to develop capabilities to operate autonomous mobility solutions
Objectives
- •Prepare own staff for upcoming transformational changes
- •Short-term demo based on deployment of one shuttle as platform
- •Exploration of challenges and opportunities
Results
- ✓Provided first autonomous ride experience for over 200 people
- ✓Held 10 successful stakeholder workshops
- ✓High-profile positioning of the client as an innovative mobility provider
Situation
Commercial project to deploy and operate two SAE-L4 autonomous shuttles on public roads
Objectives
- •Proof of resilient and reliable operation
- •Gain experiences in daily operational excellence
- •Identify relevant steps to reach operate-ready maturity
Results
- ✓Robust daily operation with over 95% AD-availability
- ✓Realization of technical supervision and remote control
- ✓Definition of comprehensive activities to achieve market-readiness
Situation
R&D project funded by ministry with over 15 project parties from private and public sectors
Objectives
- •Implementation of SAE-L4 autonomous transport system
- •Transport of test persons to gather public acceptance
- •Blueprint for safety case and approval process
Results
- ✓Five autonomous shuttles with official test approvals
- ✓Project as role model for SAE-L4 deployment in Germany and Europe
Let's make an impact together
Ready to expand into European markets? Get in touch with us today
Contact Information
90419 Nürnberg, Germany
Why Choose NAVIGA Partners?
- ✓Deep expertise in European markets
- ✓Proven track record in mobility & automotive
- ✓Extensive trusted network
- ✓Hands-on execution approach
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