We are thrilled to announce that Contextere has been named the Motion winner of the 2025 ABB Startup Challenge!
Competing against over 155 startups from 37 countries, we are honored to join a group of pioneers selected by ABB for their potential to improve the sustainability and efficiency of ABB’s drive systems. Our winning solution, the ABB Madison DrivePilot, leverages our foundational technology to deliver real-time decision support that enhances the commissioning, optimization, operation, and maintenance of motion drives in industrial environments.
The ABB Startup Challenge is a global competition that seeks groundbreaking solutions to advance smarter energy use and sustainability. Winners receive not only a collaboration grant but also the opportunity to work closely with experts at ABB, as well as mentoring from partners SynerLeap and Microsoft. This collaboration accelerates the development of innovative solutions into real-world deployments, transforming ABB’s drive systems and services with enhanced intelligence and efficiency.
ABB’s commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability is exemplified by their support for startups that push the boundaries of technology. At Contextere, this win not only validates the power of Madison to drive change on the industrial front line but also sets the stage for a promising partnership with ABB.
The passion of the ABB team is infectious and has left a lasting impression on us. We look forward to working together to drive the future of Blue Collar AI and smarter energy solutions.
