What began as a networking event within a support program is now a concrete project for sustainable building optimization – the collaboration between viboo AG and DPD (Schweiz) AG shows how a meeting can lead to a true partnership.

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Venture Leaders Program

The foundation for the cooperation was laid by the Venture Leaders Technology Program of Venturelab – one of Switzerland's most renowned startup support programs. The program connects promising Swiss tech startups with established companies and takes participants on international trips, including to Silicon Valley. Last year, viboo was part of this program and represented Switzerland as part of the national team for technology. Within this program, contact was established with DPD Switzerland, which has supported the program as a sponsor for years.

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AI-powered Heating Control for Greater Energy Efficiency

At the heart of the collaboration is the sustainable optimization of building technology in DPD Switzerland's office. Specifically, viboo's predictive individual room control is being used: an AI-powered heating control system that operates the building more energy-efficiently and data-driven. The heating is controlled proactively rather than reactively – based on weather forecasts, usage patterns, occupancy, and the thermal properties of the room. The entire system is managed via viboo.cloud, the digital management platform for smart buildings.

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Long-term Partnerships as Innovation Drivers

For DPD Switzerland , this commitment is more than just a single project. As the 'Partner of Choice' for the Swiss startup scene, the company wholeheartedly supports initiatives like the Venture Leaders Program – hoping to create precisely these kinds of synergies: startups that can test their technology in practice, and established companies that benefit from fresh solutions.

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