Corporate Partnerships - Innovation Accelerator

Plain English pitch

You're exploring a big shift - in your industry, your capability, or your strategy. This gives you a structured way to test what's possible with startups already solving in that space.

What it is

A structured program that explores a priority sector or capability through a curated cohort of startups, co-designed with your team to deliver strategic insights and validate opportunities.

What it does

Gives you direct intelligence on emerging technologies and market shifts before they become mainstream. You get early access to promising founders, clear visibility on what's working (and what's not), and concrete pathways to partnership or adoption - all while positioning your organisation as a leader in emerging spaces.

How it works

• Partner alignment and theme scoping around your strategic priorities
• Venture scouting and cohort curation of high-potential startups
• Structured workshops, mentoring sessions, and founder engagement
• Internal team involvement through mentoring and domain expertise sharing
• Final showcase to spotlight progress and catalyse decision-making
• Optional wraparound support for pilots, residencies, or capability building

Outcome

You gain strategic positioning in a future-critical space with tangible deal-flow, validated market intelligence, and established relationships with key founders. Your team gets early sight of breakthrough solutions, clear recommendations for next steps, and recognition as an innovation leader in your sector.