Our vision

We started this venture because we believe that sealed surfaces can be more than just concrete and asphalt. They can become places where people feel comfortable, can breathe deeply, and experience nature—everywhere where green spaces have been lacking until now.

With MobiGa, we are developing a product that has been reimagined from the ground up: flexible, mobile, and sustainable. Our vertical gardens bring nature to places where there would otherwise be no room for it—in the middle of cities, in schoolyards, on company premises, or in rural areas. In this way, we create quality of life exactly where people need it most.

There is a particular focus on climate adaptation: overheated areas are cooled down, while shade and evaporation ensure a noticeably better quality of life. Our systems thus make a direct contribution to reducing urban heat islands —and make places more livable, healthier, and more resilient to climate change.

We are driven by the idea of blue-green infrastructure that has a future—and that shows that climate adaptation does not mean sacrifice, but rather a real gain: for the microclimate, biodiversity, and above all, for people.

For us, this is about more than just greening. We want to create spaces that promote interaction, diversity, and social participation. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are not just an abstract model for us, but concrete guidance for our daily actions.

Our vision is a world in which even sealed surfaces become vibrant, climate-adapted places—places that bring nature back, strengthen communities, and show that every surface can hold a piece of the future.

Comparison of an urban vertical garden in sketch form from 2018 and a real vertical garden in 2023 with labels for components such as sun protection, irrigation system, watering, robust materials, cisterns, and transport carts.

2015–2017

Development of the project idea by Dr. Markus Dotterweich and submission of a funding application with TH Bingen and UDATA GmbH in the federal program KMU Innovativ.

2018–2021

Implementation of the MobiGa research project funded by the BMBF. Development and scientific testing of mobile vertical gardens.

2021–2022

Participation in the 1,2,3 GO® business plan competition with workshops organized by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland and the Business + Innovation Center Kaiserslautern GmbH (bic).

2022

  • Four participants in the research project establish MobiGa UG (limited liability).
  • Development and sale of the first two series models.

2023

  • Winner of the SUCCESS 2023 competition organized by ISB Rhineland-Palatinate.
  • Nomination for the Pioniergeist Competition of ISB Rhineland-Palatinate.
  • Development of further series models.
  • Exhibition at the Federal Horticultural Show 2023 in Mannheim.

2024

Relocation to our first dedicated production hall and hiring of the first permanent employees.

Milestones

We are the founders of MobiGa and look forward to getting to know you.

  • Dr. Markus Dotterweich

    Certified Geoecologist
    Overall Project Management, Product Development, Sales

  • Florian Zeitler

    M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
    CEO, Sales, Finance

  • Benjamin Warnecke

    Certified Biologist
    Product Development, Plants, Microclimate

  • Jan Wustman

    M.Sc. Energy and Building Management
    Control Systems, Irrigation Technology, IoT

Careers at MobiGa

Dive into the exciting world of MobiGa and become part of our team! Whether you're just 18 or already retired, everyone is welcome. Feel free to send us a short CV or call us directly.

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Manual Support

In our production hall in Schwabenheim an der Selz, we assemble, plant, repair, and develop new ideas for MobiGa systems. Are you
- reasonably skilled in manual work?
- keen to work with wood, metal, soil, and plants?
- willing to travel across Germany by train or car occasionally?
- generally interested in sustainability?
- looking for a long-term temporary job with opportunities for further development?
- flexible? - Our peak season is from January to July.

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Sales / Executive Assistant

We are looking for support in sales and as an executive assistant, either in our office in Neustadt an der Weinstraße or remotely. Are you
- good at communicating with people?
- proficient with standard Office programs?
- able to work independently?
- willing to pick up a cordless drill if needed?
- generally interested in sustainability?
- initially looking for an hourly position (mid-job), but with prospects for further development?
- flexible?

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Internship (Career Preparation / Pre-study Internship)

We offer internships for career preparation or as a pre-study internship, either in our office in Neustadt an der Weinstraße or in the workshop in Schwabenheim an der Selz. Here, you will gain insight into various manual activities (wood, metal, electronics, irrigation technology, plant cultivation). Participation in technical and organizational planning, model building, services, or sales is also possible. This internship is ideal for you if
- you can work independently
- you are generally interested in sustainability
- you have experience in one or more of the following areas: Office programs (Excel), CAD programs (Fusion 360, Solidworks, etc.), model building, manual crafts (sawing, drilling, screwing).