Call #4 Autonomous Driving Challenge

AI Quick Summary

The Challenge starts with the Webinar & Workshop (OBLIGATORY!) - REGISTER NOW!14.08.2025 | Webinar | Event - jointcreate.com28.08.2025 | OBLIGATORY Workshop | Event - jointcreate.comSummaryAutonomous driving is no longer a distant vision—it’s becoming a key element in shaping the mobility systems of tomorrow. With Switzerland’s unique topography, regulatory environment, and strong public transport infrastructure, the challenge lies not in the technology alone, but in how we integrate autonomous solutions meaningfully into the Swiss context.We are looking for participants who are ready to dig deep—together we will identify and map the underlying challenges and barrieres that must be addressed before autonomous mobility can become a meaningful part of the Swiss transport system.Starting PointAutonomous mobility holds the promise of safer, more inclusive, and more efficient transportation. However, its successful integration into everyday mobility depends on more than technology: it requires systemic thinking, regulatory clarity, social acceptance, and economic viability. In a series of workshops with diverse stakeholders, we’ve identified key barriers that need to be addressed. These include technical interoperability, gaps in legal frameworks, and questions around public trust and cultural readiness.This challenge is your opportunity to rethink how autonomous mobility can work for Switzerland—not just someday, but starting now.By identifying the right problems, we can enable the right approaches in the next phase of innovation.Working HypothesisBefore we can develop scalable, sustainable, and accepted autonomous mobility solutions, we must first understand the problems that matter most. We believe that collective problem exploration—across sectors and disciplines—is the foundation for any radical innovation in this space.Radical innovation in autonomous mobility can only succeed if it addresses the complexity of real-life mobility systems. We believe that collaborative, interdisciplinary ideas—developed with Switzerland’s unique needs in mind—can unlock scalable, high-impact solutions that go beyond prototypes and pilots.Focus AreasTechnical ChallengesWhat technical limitations prevent autonomous systems from functioning reliably in Swiss conditions (e.g. mixed traffic, mountain terrain, weather variability)?Where are the gaps in system integration, data infrastructure, and operational interoperability?Regulatory and Governance BarriersHow do we design legal frameworks that enable innovation while ensuring safety and accountability?Who governs autonomous fleets—and how can responsibility be shared across public and private actors?What kinds of licensing, insurance, or data-sharing standards are needed?Socio-cultural and Behavioral DimensionsWhy is public acceptance of autonomous mobility still low?What social, ethical, or psychological concerns need to be better understood and addressed?How can we ensure inclusive access and avoid the creation of new mobility inequalities?About the Innovation Booster New Mobility LabThe New Mobility Lab brings together leading actors from research, industry, and government to rethink mobility in Switzerland. With backing from Innosuisse and a broad innovation network, the lab fosters radical, systemic thinking to help Switzerland transition toward a sustainable, CO₂-neutral mobility future. Instead of jumping to solutions, this challenge focuses on problem discovery—a critical first step in the innovation process.Who can apply?You are a…Start-up, SME, or large company, a non-for profit, research team, student, city, canton or basically anybody with…expertise in the field of mobility and the willingness of participating in challenge workshops regarding radical innovationsan interest to develop an idea for a new product, service, process or business model willingness for co-creation, diversity, and gender equalityintention of testing your solution in Switzerland and beyond after the booster program…Your BenefitsBy participating, you’ll help shape the agenda for the future of autonomous mobility in Switzerland. You’ll collaborate with a cross-disciplinary group of peers, uncover systemic barriers, and contribute to a shared understanding of where problem solving is most needed.Let’s stop rushing to solutions—let’s start by asking the right questions.Questions?Contact us: deniz.pueseli@unisg.ch

Challenge Metadata

Challenge Name: Call #4 Autonomous Driving Challenge
Date: 6/3/2025 1:44:59 PM
Administrators:
- Sem Mattli |
- R2D2 6343 |
- Maximilian Richter |
- Bettina Zipper |
- Deniz Püseli

Challenge Description

The Challenge starts with the Webinar & Workshop (OBLIGATORY!) - REGISTER NOW!

14.08.2025 | Webinar | Event - jointcreate.com

28.08.2025 | OBLIGATORY Workshop | Event - jointcreate.com

Summary

Autonomous driving is no longer a distant vision—it’s becoming a key element in shaping the mobility systems of tomorrow. With Switzerland’s unique topography, regulatory environment, and strong public transport infrastructure, the challenge lies not in the technology alone, but in how we integrate autonomous solutions meaningfully into the Swiss context.

We are looking for participants who are ready to dig deep—together we will identify and map the underlying challenges and barrieres that must be addressed before autonomous mobility can become a meaningful part of the Swiss transport system.

Starting Point

Autonomous mobility holds the promise of safer, more inclusive, and more efficient transportation. However, its successful integration into everyday mobility depends on more than technology: it requires systemic thinking, regulatory clarity, social acceptance, and economic viability. In a series of workshops with diverse stakeholders, we’ve identified key barriers that need to be addressed. These include technical interoperability, gaps in legal frameworks, and questions around public trust and cultural readiness.

This challenge is your opportunity to rethink how autonomous mobility can work for Switzerland—not just someday, but starting now.

By identifying the right problems, we can enable the right approaches in the next phase of innovation.

Working Hypothesis

Before we can develop scalable, sustainable, and accepted autonomous mobility solutions, we must first understand the problems that matter most. We believe that collective problem exploration—across sectors and disciplines—is the foundation for any radical innovation in this space.

Radical innovation in autonomous mobility can only succeed if it addresses the complexity of real-life mobility systems. We believe that collaborative, interdisciplinary ideas—developed with Switzerland’s unique needs in mind—can unlock scalable, high-impact solutions that go beyond prototypes and pilots.

Focus Areas

Technical Challenges

- What technical limitations prevent autonomous systems from functioning reliably in Swiss conditions (e.g. mixed traffic, mountain terrain, weather variability)?
- Where are the gaps in system integration, data infrastructure, and operational interoperability?

Regulatory and Governance Barriers

How do we design legal frameworks that enable innovation while ensuring safety and accountability?

Who governs autonomous fleets—and how can responsibility be shared across public and private actors?

- What kinds of licensing, insurance, or data-sharing standards are needed?

Socio-cultural and Behavioral Dimensions

- Why is public acceptance of autonomous mobility still low?
- What social, ethical, or psychological concerns need to be better understood and addressed?
- How can we ensure inclusive access and avoid the creation of new mobility inequalities?

About the Innovation Booster New Mobility Lab

The New Mobility Lab brings together leading actors from research, industry, and government to rethink mobility in Switzerland. With backing from Innosuisse and a broad innovation network, the lab fosters radical, systemic thinking to help Switzerland transition toward a sustainable, CO₂-neutral mobility future. Instead of jumping to solutions, this challenge focuses on problem discovery—a critical first step in the innovation process.

Who can apply?

You are a…

Start-up, SME, or large company, a non-for profit, research team, student, city, canton or basically anybody with…

expertise in the field of mobility and the willingness of participating in challenge workshops regarding radical innovations
an interest to develop an idea for a new product, service, process or business model
willingness for co-creation, diversity, and gender equality
intention of testing your solution in Switzerland and beyond after the booster program…

Your Benefits

By participating, you’ll help shape the agenda for the future of autonomous mobility in Switzerland. You’ll collaborate with a cross-disciplinary group of peers, uncover systemic barriers, and contribute to a shared understanding of where problem solving is most needed.

Let’s stop rushing to solutions—let’s start by asking the right questions.

Questions?