Corporate Partnerships - Technology Scouting

Plain English pitch

You know what problem you need to solve, but the right founders or solutions aren't coming through your usual channels. We tap our national network to find who's already building what you need.

What it is

A targeted discovery process that surfaces high-potential technologies and ventures solving your specific business challenge, complete with founder profiles, market validation, and facilitated introductions.

What it does

Cuts through the noise of startup discovery to deliver only qualified, context-aligned opportunities. You get faster access to relevant solutions, reduced internal sourcing effort, and clear visibility beyond your existing network - all without the overhead of running full programs or building internal scouting capability.

How it works

• Partner needs discovery to understand your context, priorities, and key blockers
• Scouting brief development that translates business needs into market callouts
• Founder sourcing across Stone & Chalk's ecosystem and broader networks
• Shortlist curation and validation for strategic and operational fit
• Facilitated introductions and optional reverse pitch sessions
• Follow-up tracking and outcome reporting

Outcome

You get high-quality technology connections directly aligned to your brief, with clear pathways to pilot, procurement, or partnership discussions. Plus cleaner internal understanding of the solution landscape and faster time-to-market for innovation adoption.