Volvo Group Stories

In the fast-evolving landscape of corporate–startup collaboration, the way we describe the three CampX programs plays a crucial role in shaping how they are perceived and how effective they can be. Therefore, two years after launching the CampX Incubator program in the hub in Gothenburg, Sweden we see a need to change the name to Venture Access to clarify the value we deliver.

This year’s Volvo Group Seasonal Gift – given on behalf of all employees to projects worldwide – focuses on “Youth Development”. The Seasonal gift aims to empower youth to not only navigate digital challenges, but also thrive in their personal, educational, and social lives.

In the dynamic environment of our truck production, an invention from Volvo Group researchers has been introduced setting a new standard for human and robot collaboration. The new automated transporters are a unique AI-powered solution with remarkably user-friendly design.

In the dynamic world of corporate-startup collaborations, the terminology used to describe the CampX programs can significantly impact their perception and effectiveness.

We hear more and more about the benefits of innovation labs within companies. The opportunity to ideate, test and prepare new releases for the wider organisation in a structured way is becoming increasingly commonplace, and it’s no different for the team at the Volvo Group Connected Solutions Innovation Lab.

The future is coming, whether we want it to or not. But if we can anticipate it, we can also navigate better. This is why strategic foresight is crucial. Strategic foresight is a systematic and forward-looking approach to understanding, anticipating, and planning the future. It involves the exploration and analysis of potential future scenarios, trends and uncertainties to help organizations and individuals make informed decisions and develop strategies that are resilient and adaptable. As a senior foresight manager at Volvo Group Connected Solutions Innovation Lab, I have been at the forefront of this transformation, driving change and practicing strategic foresight.

The Volvo Group, the leader in transport and infrastructure solutions, announced today it has expanded its CampX Innovation Hub in North America to include a new state-of-the-art collaboration space located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The innovation landscape is vast, and you can easily get lost in blockchain projects, virtual reality experiences and AI platforms. Choosing an innovation approach is an important part of your innovation strategy, it can guide you like a north star and makes it easier to stay on your innovation course. In this article we explain why we chose a human-centric approach at CampX.

Embarking on a two-day journey of innovation and collaboration, the AI in Action Hackathon organized by Volvo Group Connected Solutions, a global organization that leads the development of the Volvo Group's connected services and solutions, proved to be a showcase of brilliance and creativity. This global development and training initiative brought together numerous talented minds, fostering an atmosphere of excitement and energy.

Highlighting Volvo Group's steadfast commitment to open and collaborative innovation, the Volvo Group Connected Solutions Innovation Lab, Silicon Valley recently hosted Volvo employees from around the globe to attend the Plug and Play Winter Summit. The Summit, which presents over 300 startups across 19 industry-focused innovation programs and hosts over 3,000 attendees, serves as a vibrant hub for learning from industry leaders, connecting with startups, and gaining valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies.