A structured way for corporates to find the right startups for their problems, drawing on our portfolio and our recurring program funnels.

How it works

We source, filter, and match — so corporate partners meet only the founders worth their time, with each match grounded in a real problem the partner needs to solve.

Problem definition — working sessions to translate the corporate's challenge into a clear, evaluable brief that startups can respond to

Sourcing across our network — drawing on our portfolio of 50+ ventures and the recurring funnels of our active programs across multiple sectors

Filtering and shortlisting — technical, commercial, and strategic evaluation, narrowing the long list to a working shortlist of 5–10 startups

Matching and introductions — structured introductions, pitch sessions, and follow-on facilitation through to pilot or commercial engagement

What the corporate gains

Sourcing is the highest-leverage activity in corporate innovation — the difference between finding the right startup and wasting six months on the wrong one.

Time saved — corporate teams meet only pre-qualified startups rather than running their own outreach

Quality of match — drawing on our portfolio and program funnels surfaces startups with relevant traction and real adaptability

Speed to pilot — structured introductions and follow-on facilitation move engagements from first meeting to pilot in weeks rather than quarters

Strategic optionality — recurring sourcing relationships give the corporate an ongoing view of the ventures emerging across their sector

Track record

We operate sourcing and matching across our active program portfolio — Bolt Accelerator, Innostart's four regional hubs, CulTech and Metro Hackathon — giving corporate partners visibility into ventures across mobility, creative industries, infrastructure, and regional ecosystems.