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Get access to established organizations and their open innovation projects to profit from new business & research partnerships, venture clienting, investments and more.
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Boost your venture by collaborating with established organizations
We offer a unique platform for companies like yours to present directly to established corporates and organizations—for free. Whether you focus on AI, sustainability, materials, digitization, health, or other industries, ekipa provides the perfect environment to propel your venture forward and create significant impact.
| Aspect | Traditional approach | Open innovation |
|---|---|---|
| Product Development | Inhouse R&D | Corporate customers |
| Funding | Bootstrapped/Investors | Venture clients/Investors |
| Innovation Cycle | Product launches | Continuous iteration |
| Networking | Cold outreach, events | Curated matchmaking |
Success stories
Hear it from our own community
In over 200 open innovation projects, ekipa has brought together innovators from 120+ countries and 100+ established organizations. The result? A wide array of collaborations ranging from investments and venture clienting to business and research partnerships, and even events with the German Federal Minister of Finance, Christian Lindner.
First bold steps
Co-creation outcome at the forefront of our agenda
Making the first steps towards collaborative innovation can be daunting. That's why we're here to help you every step of the way. For each of our projects, we offer professional workshops, Q&A calls, and coaching to help you initiate and develop your ideas to the best of it's potential.
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