Innovation programsfor growth & market visibility

We partnered with Kék Bolygó Alapítvány (Blue Planet Foundation) to deliver the Planet V4 Bootcamp, supporting sustainability-focused startups from Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The program, which included startup scouting, application management, and a three-day Bootcamp in Budapest, attracted 300+ nominations and trained 10 top-ranked startups. Participants showcased their solutions at the Planet Budapest Sustainability Expo, driving impactful change in the V4 region.

We collaborated with AQ Anton to design and deliver a sustainability-focused initiative aimed at finding innovative uses for raw materials left over from AQ’s production. From 50 EU-based hardware startups, 3 were selected for a BootCamp at AQ Anton’s facility, gaining hands-on experience in product design and scaling. The program concluded with one startup securing a revenue-sharing contract to bring their solution to market.

We partnered with Rubio and the NN Group to promote the Social Innovation Startup Award during Impact Week 2024 in Bilbao. By connecting the initiative with key startup hubs across 10 countries, we helped attract 358 high-quality applications. Over 100 entrepreneurs were shortlisted for interviews, ensuring strong participation and paving the way for impactful funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

NetworkSmith and eBike Future X invited e-mobility startups to pitch live, with no equity required, at the online eBike Future X Conference on 16th May 2025. To apply, startups submitted a 1-minute pitch video, 1-page deck, and social links by April 25. Finalists received conference access and global exposure. The winner got direct intros and industry recognition.

We collaborated with MVM Smart Future Lab to scout scaleup-phase startups across the EU and Switzerland for the MVM Edison Startup Competition. Our work included building a targeted database, leveraging networks, and researching startups in fields like energy, smart cities, and fintech. This effort ensured the participation of high-caliber startups and reinforced MVM’s innovation leadership in the CEE innovation ecosystem.

We partnered with Health VentureLab (HVL) to execute a strategic communication campaign for their very first accelerator program, marking the inception of HVL as a healthcare-focused accelerator. The campaign included engaging social media strategies, creative video content, and collaborations with regional ecosystem leaders and international healthtech platforms to amplify its reach. Our efforts helped kickstart this groundbreaking program, significantly boosting high-quality applications and establishing HVL as a key player in Europe’s HealthTech landscape.

For our client VIGS, we organized Austria’s first-ever No-Code Hackathon at weXelerate, uniting students, entrepreneurs, and corporate professionals to build MVPs without writing code. In just a few hours, teams turned ideas into digital products using AI and no-code tools, guided by expert mentors. The event showcased how accessible tech empowers more people to innovate and solve real-world problems.

In October 2025, we organized this event in Vienna, featuring global founders, investors, and policy thinkers who shared perspectives on how payment systems, digital currencies, and AI-driven finance are reshaping money worldwide. The discussion highlighted regional differences across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the US, and positioned VIGS as a forum for global financial dialogue while reinforcing Vienna’s role as a hub for future-of-money conversations.

In December 2025, we organized How to Turn Conversations into First Customers at KLUSTER in Budapest. The session brought together founders and go-to-market practitioners (Petra Kaiser, Zeynep GABRALI Cebeci, and Péter Kovács) for an honest, highly practical conversation about early-stage sales beyond scripts and hype. The discussion focused on how founders can distinguish real pipeline from polite interest, avoid common GTM mistakes, and turn trust-based conversations, networks, and clear processes into their first customers in 2025.

We helped organize a high-level panel for our client, the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS), on the future of the auto industry, in Vienna. Our founder, Péter Kovács moderated the first panel with Dr. Anat Bonshtien (Mobilion Ventures), Dr. Balázs Loránd (Continental Autonomous Mobility Hungary), and Zsolt Matics (Fit4Race). The event covered China’s EV rise, Europe’s market shift, and AI’s role in mobility, featuring insights from experts, including BYD and Nio.

We curated an exclusive event in Budapest for United Collaborative Group (UCG), bringing together CEE tech decision-makers to explore opportunities in Indonesia’s dynamic market. The event focused on topics like AI-driven growth, adapting Western solutions for Indonesia’s needs, and insights into the country’s Golden Vision 2045. Our role included working out the theme and event details with UCG, creating the landing page for the event, managing participant curation, enhancing networking opportunities, and ensuring seamless event logistics. With 50 hand-picked attendees, the event positioned UCG as a key player in fostering collaboration between the CEE region and Indonesia’s innovation ecosystem.

In June 2024, we organized the “Failure Culture and Ecosystem Connectivity in the CEE Startup Scene” event as part of the ViennaUP series, marking the launch of the Vienna Institute of Global Studies (VIGS). The event featured two panels: “The Untold Startup Failure Stories”, which explored lessons from startup failures, and “The United Yet Disconnected CEE Startup Ecosystem”, focusing on improving cross-border collaboration. It positioned VIGS as a key advocate for addressing regional challenges and fostering innovation in the CEE startup ecosystem.

In November 2024, we partnered with the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) to organize their inaugural event, ‘AI & The Future: The Age of Machine’ in Vienna. The meetup featured global AI experts, including Tanya Soman (Southpaw Capital, Los Angeles, US), Chris McCann (Race Capital, Silicon Valley, US), Bonnie Factor (CuriosityGenAI, Philippines), Marta Ordeig (Garage Stories, New York, US), and Peter W. Szabo (Tengr.ai, Romania, EU), who shared insights on AI’s ethical challenges, practical applications, and global impact. The event positioned VIGS as a leader in global AI discourse while reinforcing Vienna’s role as an innovation hub.

Our client, Good People Everywhere, visited Startup Grind in San Francisco, and we supported them with dozens of targeted introductions, mostly to investors, to make their trip as productive as possible. Our local partner, Peter Kovacs, also organized a private dinner with selected investors to deepen connections.

To support their regional expansion, we connected Codecool with key stakeholders in three targeted CEE cities. These connections included ecosystem stakeholders such as local business leaders, startup influencers, and innovation community members. The goal was to help Codecool gather actionable insights on the market dynamics, challenges, and opportunities in each city. The introductions facilitated direct conversations with stakeholders, allowing Codecool to evaluate each location’s potential. This process enabled them to make an informed decision on which city to prioritize for their next growth phase.

Codecool was commissioned by Google to deliver AI training sessions to NGOs across the CEE region as part of the AI Opportunity Fund. We helped them source trainers in Latvia, Lithuania, and Ukraine, leveraging our extensive network, and provided key introductions to well-connected individuals and community hubs in these countries. As a result, Codecool gained access to a strong pool of IT trainers, enabling them to move forward with their program.

We supported Vienna-based Silkroad 4.0, a global innovation hub, in preparing for its Global Future Summit in the Philippines by connecting them with key regional leaders. Leveraging trusted networks and actionable insights, we facilitated high-impact meetings, enhanced partnerships, and boosted the summit’s visibility, reinforcing Silkroad 4.0’s role as a global innovation leader.

We supported Evermart.ai’s strategic expansion into the Austrian market by leveraging trusted networks and market insights. By connecting the company with key players in Vienna, facilitating partnerships, and providing tailored guidance, we helped Evermart.ai gain valuable market insights, build strategic relationships, and establish a clear roadmap for its growth in Austria.

We supported MeOut in establishing a consortium for the Erasmus+ VETXchange project, fostering collaboration between Hungary, Belgium, and the Philippines. Leveraging our network, we connected MeOut with key stakeholders in the Philippines to finalize the partnership. This initiative promotes knowledge exchange, internationalization strategies, and public-private dialogue, empowering vocational education institutions and enhancing mobility opportunities across regions.

We contributed to Trocellen’s Innovation Day for the global management team by curating a key session tailored to their needs. This session included a workshop that provided actionable feedback on employee responses and outlined a clear plan to enhance their innovation processes. Following the event, we organized a full-day workshop for the local management team in Hungary, focusing on deepening their understanding of the topic and equipping them with actionable strategies to drive innovation within their operations. By aligning each session with Trocellen’s goals, we added significant value and inspired fresh approaches to innovation across the organization.

We led a business networking workshop for Scademy’s business development team, a company that provides cutting-edge training in secure coding, quantum computing, and AI to equip organizations for an AI-driven future. Their instructor-led, hands-on courses, available online, on-site, and in hybrid formats, ensure industry-specific, real-world impact, while their experienced trainers create an interactive learning environment to prepare teams for digital and AI transformation.

We collaborated with Lunar Program, a startup incubator based in Budapest, to deliver a tailored professional networking workshop for their first cohort. The workshop provided participants with actionable strategies and tools to build meaningful professional connections, crucial for scaling their ventures. The session received overwhelmingly positive feedback, helping Lunar Program’s entrepreneurs strengthen their networking skills and position themselves for long-term success.

We partnered with Microsoft to deliver a two-part virtual LinkedIn training for Hungary’s startup ecosystem. We curated participants, managed coordination, and ensured seamless execution, achieving full attendance. Led by licensed trainer Indrek Põldvee, the sessions provided actionable insights on LinkedIn tools and strategies, empowering startups to expand networks and strengthen their presence in the innovation ecosystem.

We contributed to an EU-funded project supporting ICT startups and micro-enterprises from less-developed Hungarian regions in accessing international markets. At a roundtable discussion in Pécs, hosted by the Neumann Technology Platform, we delivered a session focused on equipping startups and entrepreneurs with the mindset and strategies for effective market entry. This initiative aligned with the project’s goal of enhancing the international competitiveness of Hungary’s ICT sector.

We were invited to give a talk at the MOL Group’s LEAD Program Kickoff Event, designed to foster innovation and develop future leaders across the organization. Speaking to an audience of over 140 participants, including senior MOL leadership, mentors, and emerging leaders, our session focused on the evolving demands of leadership in a fast-changing environment. The presentation highlighted strategies for inclusive leadership, agility, and external connectivity, equipping participants with insights to navigate complexity and drive impactful change within their roles.

Péter Kovács, our Founder, was invited to speak at the StartCo Conference in Bogotá, Colombia, one of Latin America’s largest entrepreneurship and innovation events. Speaking in front of an audience of over 2,000 people, he provided a comprehensive overview of the startup scene in “New Europe”, the eastern part of the continent within the EU, often underrepresented and little-known outside of Europe.

Péter Kovács, our Founder, participated in the Startup Olé conference held in Salamanca, Spain. As a panelist, he discussed the dynamics of startup ecosystems in Europe and Latin America, sharing insights on fostering innovation and collaboration between these regions. His contributions provided valuable perspectives to an audience of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, enhancing the dialogue on international startup development.

Our Founder, Péter Kovács, was invited to speak at the Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), an international event that brings together enthusiasts of startups, technology, and design from the Southeast Asian region. Addressing an audience of tech enthusiasts and industry leaders, Péter shared an insightful overview of the startup ecosystem in “New Europe”, the eastern region of the European Union that remains largely underexplored and unfamiliar to audiences outside Europe.

Our Founder Péter Kovács was invited to speak at the Ibiza Tech Forum, a premier event uniting technology leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs in Ibiza, to explore advancements in sustainability, tourism, smart cities, and artificial intelligence. His presentation provided an in-depth analysis of the Central and Eastern European startup ecosystem, showcasing its growth, innovation potential, and investment opportunities.