INNOVATION PROGRAMS FOR GROWTH & MARKET VISIBILITY
We design and execute tailored programs, such as competitions, to engage key stakeholders in innovation ecosystems, helping our clients gain visibility, build credibility, and form strategic partnerships, positioning them as leaders in new markets.
Client cases
iPonNovation Startup Program
We partnered with iPon, a leading Hungarian e-commerce brand, to design and execute iPonNovation, a groundbreaking innovation contest tailored to source market-ready startups. This white-labeled program combined strategic ecosystem engagement, public voting, and expert evaluation to foster visibility and innovation. The initiative attracted over 100 high-quality applications, engaged 2,000+ public voters, and reached 24 million people online, positioning iPon as an innovative leader in Hungary and the broader CEE market while providing startups with unparalleled market access.
www.ipon.hu/promo/novation
Planet V4 Startup Bootcamp
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.
www.kekbolygoalapitvany.hu
AQ Anton Startup Program
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.
www.anton.hu
MATCH Startup Program
We partnered with the Embassy of Sweden in Hungary to create the MATCH Startup Program, connecting Swedish multinationals with innovative IoT and AI/ML startups from the CEE region. The program included tailored startup selection, a welcome dinner for networking, mentorship sessions, and one-on-one matchmaking meetings with corporate decision-makers. This initiative fostered strategic collaborations, enhanced innovation synergies, and provided valuable opportunities for both startups and Swedish corporates to drive growth and success.