Through this comprehensive program, startups gain the knowledge and resources necessary to identify, negotiate and execute successful partnerships with larger entities.
This program is uniquely structured to provide an understanding of the dynamics of corporate and venture capital relationships, as well as the tools to navigate and leverage the opportunities presented.
Our experts provide guidance to help startups develop successful strategies for collaboration and enable them to maximize their potential.
Collabor8 is the perfect program for startups that are looking for opportunities to take their business to the next level, with support of Huge Thing’s top experts and program Partners: Google for Startups, PZU, Saint Gobain Glass, Let’s Fintech with PKO Bank Polski and SpeedUp Venture Capital Group.
If you want to participate in the Collabor8, you must meet the following requirements:
European startups
Pre-seed and seed companies
The program is industry agnostic. We’re looking for various solutions e.g. Healthtech, Analytics & Big Data, AI solutions, Insurtech, Fintech.
Access to expert mentorship Through Collabor8, startups have access to a network of experienced Huge Things’ and Speedup Venture Capital Group mentors who can provide valuable guidance and advice.
Networking opportunities Startups have the opportunity to network with other startups, corporates, and venture capitalists, as well as gain valuable insight on the industry.
Training and education
Startups receive tailor made training and education on how to successfully cooperate with corporates and venture funds.
Access to resources
Startups have access to resources and tools that can help them grow and succeed in their business ventures.
Support and collaboration Startups can collaborate with other startups, mentors, and investors to exchange ideas and gain feedback.
Increased visibility
Through the program, startups gain increased visibility and recognition, which can help them attract potential customers, partners, and investors.
Main Partner: Google for Startups is Google’s initiative to help startups thrive across every corner of the world. We connect them with the best of Google’s products, connections, and best practices through our global network of partners and our six Google for Startups Campuses.
As a Main Partner, Google for Startups is searching for AI startups to join the Collabor8 program. We want to hear from AI startups that are using AI to revolutionize their industry. If you have an innovative way of using AI, we want to hear from you!
PZU Group is the largest financial institution in CEE. We are trusted by over 22 million customers in five countries. Operating in the areas of insurance, banking, investments and healthcare, we manage nearly PLN 430 billion in assets.
Implementing innovations is a crucial aspect of the PZU Ready for Startups program. We would like to respond not only to what goes on in the insurtech area, but also to be ahead of those trends.
We are looking for startups operating in various areas, but in particular we focus on solutions for advanced analytics, digitalization, new customer interactions and “Employer 2.0” (innovative HR solutions).
Saint-Gobain Glass (glass producer) via Impact Lab is ready to collaborate with start-ups as part of the company’s investment into innovation through cooperation.
The core focus of our efforts include but are not limited to:
Impact Lab purpose mirrors the groups in ‘’Making the World a Better Home’’ through cooperation and innovation with like-minded businesses but we also strive to make better business, more cost effective and more profitable. Whether that is through problem solving, better efficiency of processes or product/services innovation.
If your business has an idea, a problem or like us just wants to improve we welcome you to contact us.
Let’s Fintech with PKO Bank Polski is an innovation platform, developed by one of the largest financial institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. Within Let’s Fintech, the bank cooperates with startups business-wise and implements new technologies, provides its API, develops open banking solutions, and invests in most promising tech companies. PKO Bank Polski is looking for startups that offer an MVP of their solution, generate sales or are scaling their business, and operate in the following areas: Digital banking, Customer engagement, Data & analytics, Blockchain, Open banking, Security & data protection.
SpeedUp Venture Capital Group is a leading group of venture capital funds, investing in enterprises in an early stage of development (seed, pre-revenue, early growth, Series A). Areas of their interest include enterprises and entrepreneurs in Central and Eastern Europe, who want to conquer the global market by utilizing their self-developed solutions. Cooperation with companies is based on a 3-8 year investment horizon. SpeedUp Group looking for innovations from areas such as: consumer internet, electromobility, energy, fintech, martech, adtech, medtech, IoT and hardware. Their interested in technologies like Machine Learning,Picture recognition, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, VR and Blockchain.
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