Sixth Sense is an open innovation platform where ambitious, scaling start-ups can connect with world-class companies to find scale and solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges.
Thank you for your overwhelming response to our second challenge.
Applications for our second cohort are now closed.
Applications for our second cohort are now closed.
Applications have now closed for the second cohort! The first pitch event for the cohort will be 02 November 2022. Demo day will be 01 February 2023.
We are currently looking at the broad areas in Smart Sustainable Manufacturing. If you are one of the companies building products in related domains and you think you have a great product/market fit, we would like to hear from you. If we think there is a fit, we will reach out to you.
Sectors: All
Broad challenge areas:
- Big data
- Machine learning
- Artificial intelligence
- Sensors
- Sustainability
- Robotics
- Mixed reality
Watch the Selection Day for Challenge 2
Challenge and cohort two
Our second cohort of eight scaling start-ups are answering challenges in the areas of Visualisation and Digital Reality and Intelligence and Automation. From augmented reality video customer support to AI-powered connected worker tools and contactless measurement, we were impressed with their innovative ideas and appetite for growth.
Sixth Sense selects its second cohort
Our second Selection Day saw 12 brilliant start-ups from around the world pitch their businesses to a panel
Meet the selection day judges
With our shortlist of companies chosen, we are excitedly heading towards selection day on 02 November when we
Meet the shortlisted companies for the next challenge
The search is over! Sixth Sense is delighted to announce that we have the shortlist of companies
Why work with Hexagon?
At Hexagon we’re powering the dynamic companies that move the world.
Hexagon technologies are used to manufacture 90% of aircraft, 75% of smart phones and 95% of every automobile produced worldwide. We have the scale, the network and the ambition to make a difference.
Who we’re looking for
Sixth Sense: how it works
Twice a year we invite proposals from scaling start-ups with a product and the ambition to scale it. These applications are themed around specific challenges – based on pressing demands our customers are facing and focusing on anything from sustainability to AI integration.
- The most innovative proposals are invited to pitch to Hexagon’s panel of experts, of which around 10 are chosen for an intensive innovate-on-the-job scaling program to deliver a concrete project, supported by coaching, workshops and connections to Hexagon customers.
- Three concepts are provided the resources for true globalization, including more funding, worldwide office space, access to Hexagon’s full suite of products and services and incorporation into Hexagon’s ecosystem and exposure to Hexagon’s coveted customer base.
Frequently asked questions
What stage company can apply?
We welcome any stage company with smart manufacturing or sustainability for smart manufacturing focus (broader applications also welcome) to apply but prefer companies with some revenue (~$1m or less) and less than 3 years in existence.
How far along do we have to be progress-wise?
Due to the quality and quantity of applicants we’re anticipating, we encourage you to apply if you’ve already had a product/service and have some revenues coming from 1-2 anchor customers.
Which industry or business model can apply?
Any smart manufacturing and sustainability for smart manufacturing for-profit business is welcome to apply. We also encourage startups in closely related fields that could be applied to Smart Manufacturing and Sustainability for Smart Manufacturing.