Startup adVANce Challenge | Startup Partnership by Mercedes-Benz Vans 5 Four potential cooperation models on the long-run:  Mercedes-Benz Vans may become a customer of the startup with regard to the Product;  Mercedes-Benz Vans may retain the startup for R&D projects or any other commissioning;  Mercedes-Benz Vans may become a strategic partner and invest in the startup with taking shares; and  Mercedes-Benz Vans may offer the shareholders of the startup an exit and acquire the startup. The further potential benefits and potential cooperation models are beyond the scope of the Startup adVANce Challenge and subject to further agreements between Daimler AG and the relevant startup. 1.3. Startup adVANce Challenge Startup adVANce Challenge is planned and realized by Daimler AG to foster new partnerships with startups around the world for the Mercedes-Benz Vans brand. Within Daimler’s organization, the sponsor of the Startup adVANce Challenge is Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans. The Startup adVANce Challenge focus Daimler AG is looking for new Products that have not been in the core business of Mercedes-Benz Vans so far. The Startup adVANce Challenge is focusing on three topics represented by three tracks, as further described here below (each, a “Track”). Each startup can apply for one Track only. Tracks 1. Track A: Revolutionizing Cargo Space Transportation vehicles, especially vans, are being used for the last mile delivery of several goods like parcels or grocery. In order to cover the increasing delivery demand the van itself and the existing cargo space need to become more efficient, both in terms of using the available cargo volume as well as the enhanced organization of the goods within the cargo space. Furthermore, complementary hardware to the van that can support the delivery process is of interest. Therefore, new technology solutions and are in the focus of this Track, e.g.:  a new automated shelving system;  a modular active cooling system/box with individual temperature zones per cooling system/box and a plug-in system that connects the cooling system box with the shelving or the van itself;  flexible, light and foldable loading carriers/boxes with integrated sensors (e.g. shock, temperature), which can be left with the end customers as well;  an intelligent dolly for the last meter delivery, which can overcome obstacles and stairways;  an automatization system to load and unload the cargo space;  delivery robots/drones/rovers (free floating vs. stationary);  dynamic cargo space concepts for changing parcel sizes;  container loading system for parcels; and  (home) lockers for parcels and groceries. The aim of Track A is to find new hardware solutions for the van’s cargo space itself or everything needed around to load or/and unload or/and transport the goods to the van or from the van to the end customer. 2. Track B: Internet of Things (IoT) In order to connect all physical objects (like vehicle devices, sensors, shelving systems or parcels) and software solutions (like order or routing system), new IoT solutions for the last mile transportation need to be developed. These IoT solutions shall enable a (real time) interaction between all physical objects and software solutions to monitor, control, and influence the delivery process. Examples are:  open onboard systems  architecture that allows for easy 3rd party integration of digital components;  comprehensive sensor IoT solution for tracking conditions of vehicle payload;  fleet optimized navigation routing for delivery of goods;  cooperative intelligent transport systems;  route optimization;  integration of end-customer within the overall delivery process to create new values;  intelligent devices/systems to identify, locate and track transported goods or people; and  platforms that enable an active interaction between seller, customer, deliverer and anyone else involved in the last mile transportation process.