EU-Backed Automotive Startup Accelerator Selects New Batch of Startups

EU-backed automotive startup accelerator IMPACT Connected Car has selected its newest batch of 24 startups. The startups that successfully complete the six-month accelerator program will receive €60,000 (approximately $68,000). The program will also bridge the startups with participating venture capital funds, which will give up to €200,000 per startup, according to the program’s website.

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Three Israeli startups were selected: BooksOnMap Ltd. operating under the name Mappo, Rehapp Ltd. which operates under the name SafeMode, and Make My Day Ltd. Mappo develops a location-based digital map, which allows users to follow routes from well-known books, famous authors, and learn historical facts about landmarks.

Make My Day develops an app for optimizing routes for drivers according to the driver’s daily tasks by connecting to the user's calendar.

SafeMode, has developed a platform that analyzes driver behavior to provide insights and streamline the operation of vehicles in enterprise fleets.