Welcome to the most global, connected and tech-driven open innovation hub.
We have supported over 530 start-ups globally through our various hubs.
We have achieved a total global investment of €233 million, underscoring our significant commitment to driving innovation worldwide.
Knowing o2 Telefónica by heart > 10 years of corporate innovation experience.
Wayra is the go-to partner for start-ups and
o2 Telefónica, helping to shape the future of telecommunications through impactful innovation. We build the bridge between innovative start-ups and all departments of
o2 Telefónica Germany.

Wayra Germany is the Open Innovation Hub of o2 Telefónica and your gateway to bringing innovative solutions into one of Europe’s leading telecommunications companies. Through Venture Clienting, we connect ambitious start-ups with the right o2 Telefónica business units to validate, implement, and scale their technologies. Creating measurable and sustainable growth for both start-ups and Telefónica is at the core of what we do.

Wayra is your innovation partner at o2 Telefónica, connecting you with the right start-ups to unlock new growth opportunities. Through Venture Clienting, we help bring external innovation into o2 Telefónica by identifying, validating, and implementing start-up solutions that create measurable impact. From the first pilot to scalable products, we support you in turning innovation into profitable results.

We are excited to host the TUM Venture Lab, bringing together founders, corporates, investors, researchers, and policymakers to explore the future of integrated photonics. Discover emerging trends in light-based technologies, discuss real-world applications across industries, and gain insights into what it takes to scale photonics innovations from lab to market.

Join us for the Wayra Breakfast Club! Meet the community, exchange needs and offers, get introduced to new resident startups.

We're attending the Deep Tech Momentum – a leading European conference focused on deep tech innovation, bringing founders, investors, and industry experts together. The event highlights cutting-edge technologies such as AI, robotics, biotech, and advanced engineering.