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We are a team of enthusiasts who support public organizations at every stage of the process of working with innovations. We perceive innovation as
a meaningful change that has an impact and a discipline that can be mastered by any organization. We translate the buzzword innovation into tangible benefits for your organization. We provide knowledge based on experience; we use proven methods and practical (including proprietary) tools. At the same time, we like to experiment and constantly look for new ways of doing things. And by the way, we love people 🙂

Check which of the steps at the beginning of your work with innovations you have already completed and for which ones you will need support.
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Preparing the resources

Every journey, especially the one into the unknown, requires good preparation. It is worth considering e.g. what is sought and what are the expected results and who will be responsible for the defined actions. Check which of the steps at the beginning of your work with innovations you have already completed and which ones you will need support for.

Preparing the resources:
Setting the innovation team/ roles
Setting the innovation team/ roles
If you need to create an innovation department or define the roles of people responsible for working with innovations.
What is the result?
  • outline the framework for the innovation team/Innovation Lab,
  • identify the team’s place in the organization’s structures and critical partners,
  • discuss the communication methods of implemented activities,
  • develop the team’s first activities. Structure processes related to the innovation department and maintain them in a dedicated place
Implemented a.o for:
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Preparing the resources:
Creating a strategy framework for public sector
Creating a strategy framework for public sector
Preparing a dedicated strategy of working with innovations or an innovation department for local governments or central administration.
What is the result?
We develop a framework for the organization’s work strategy with innovations taking into account its business strategy, best global practices and the level of innovation culture in the organization. We help to identify the best approach to work with innovations with a view to bringing the most significant profits.
Implemented a.o for:
Preparing the resources:
The path
of innovation
Defining or/and validating path
of innovation in the public sector

If you need to organize or improve the process of working with innovations in local or central administration.

What is the result?
We help to define critical conditions to be fulfilled to successfully verify, test, and implement innovations. During the workshop, we identify the main pain points for the startup to enter
the organization and prepare a list of ideas to make the process run smoothy and in a more startup-friendly manner.
Implemented a.o for:
Preparing the resources:
Diving into the innovation world
Diving into the innovation world​
If you want to find out what innovation is, how it works and learn the benefits of working with innovation in the context of local or central government.
What is the result?
Getting knowledge and experience about innovation including startups, their specifics, working methods, networking and inspiration.
Implemented a.o for:
Preparing the resources:
Mapping the innovation needs
in the public sector
Mapping the innovation needs in the public sector​
Do you want to collect challenges effectively from areas critical for good government development?
What is the result?
A thorough understanding of the processes that should/can be optimized through innovation—creating a roadmap of areas requiring innovation with directional information on how to obtain and implement them. It can also be extended to identified technological trends in specified areas.
Implemented a.o for:
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Preparing the resources:
GovTech inno_Lab
GovTech inno_Lab​

Become a public sector innovator with PARP and GovTech program in partnership with Huge Thing. 

What is the result?
The goal of the program was to develop digital competencies among public sector employers and to implement innovative technological solutions for public administrations in chosen regions.
Implemented a.o for:
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Acquiring innovation

if you already know what your organization needs with respect to innovations, it's time to choose the best source of innovation that will allow you to achieve your goals in a given time. Check how we can obtain innovations for your organization.

A list of the most interesting solutions that match the scope of the search with a general overview of the features and directions of technology development.

Acquiring innovation:
Overview of startup technologies
Overview of startup technologies

If you want to be up to date with technologies in important areas for your organization.

What is the result?
A list of the most interesting solutions that fit into the scope of the search with a general overview of the features and directions of technology development.
Implemented a.o for:
Acquiring innovation:
Scouting
Scouting
If you are seek new solutions for your organization or a development opportunity.
What is the result?
A list of solutions from the indicated area with an overview of the critical functionalities which enable the client to establish cooperation or make an investment.
Implemented a.o for:
Acquiring innovation:
Testing laboratory
Testing laboratory
If you need a quick search and test new solutions by addressing the current needs of the organization, searching for and testing technological solutions.
What is the result?
  • implementation of the so-called PoC (technology test) with selected startups,
  • testing cooperation models with startups,
  • verifying the organization’s readiness to cooperate with startups
Implemented a.o for:
Acquiring innovation:
Acceleration
or education program
Acceleration or education program

If you want to establish relationships with startup founders in specific areas, acquire knowledge about startups and their needs through effective cooperation, or contribute to the growth of the startups local ecosystem.

What is the result?
  • review of solutions in the indicated area,
  • establishing close relationships with startups in the process of cooperation aimed at test implementation of startup technology,
  • enhancing the positive image of a local government open to innovation and the city viewed as a friendly place to build tech startups
Implemented a.o for:
Our acceleration programs
Acquiring innovation:
Design sprint/ service jam
Design sprint/ service jam
Do you want to involve your team or organization’s employees in creating innovative solutions or ideas?
What is the result?
Let us know your intentions and we will choose the best way to make it happen. We define the method, design the process and facilitate all activities to help the team achieve the goal.
Implemented a.o for:
Dołącz do naszej mapy!
Ogólnopolska Mapa Innowacyjnych Samorządów
Ogólnopolska Mapa Innowacyjnych Samorządów
Mapa Innowacyjnych Samorządów to akcja dedykowana dla samorządów z całej Polski, niezależnie od ich wielkości. Jej celem jest zaprezentowanie Jednostek Samorządu Terytorialnego, które aktywnie poszukują innowacyjnych rozwiązań. Mapa to pierwsze tego typu zestawienie dedykowane podmiotom z sektora publicznego.
Co jest celem?
Łączenie twórców i odbiorców innowacji. Wykonawcą, w tym startupom, pomoże przygotować się do współpracy z samorządami i odpowiedzieć na najważniejsze pytania, m.in. w jakich obszarach i innowacji na jakim etapie zaawansowania poszukują JST. Odbiorcom innowacji – samorządom – umożliwia zakomunikowanie interesujących je obszarów zastosowania nowatorskich rozwiązań.
Realized a.o for:
Dołącz do Mapy!
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Żabka Group - challenges

1. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (ONLINE AND OFFLINE)

New products & services to expand on our convenience ecosystem in areas of health, entertainment, betting, financial and insurance services.

Modern convenience foods such as: nutrition products (especially for school-aged children), nutritious snacks, dietary supplements, functional beverages & snacks.

2. FOODSERVICE & STREET-FOOD SOLUTIONS

Increase the attractiveness of our offer, improve the quality of service and increase operational efficiency in foodservice and our street-food offering. We are looking for innovations in: systems, processes, equipment, self-service facilities and food storage.

3. SALES AND MARKETING

Solutions aimed to: increase and optimise sales in-store, foster better business decision making and innovative in-store marketing. Mechanisms and products that support customer loyalty and influence positive daily habits and routines.

4. MOBILE APP/PHYGITAL

Engaging our customers in mobile app and physical stores. Creating & fostering community of dedicated customers through gamification and new technologies.

5. RETAIL TECHNOLOGIES

Disruptive solutions to transform the traditional retail with the help of new technologies i.e. AR/VR, IOT, blockchain, payment solutions, ESL.

6. NEW BUSINESS VERTICALS

Exploring and developing new business verticals that fit within our modern convenience strategy and further expand our ecosystem.

PKO BP - challenges

PKO BP is seeking solutions to meet the needs of the bank’s many customer groups and to support the organization in its transformation.  In particular, the bank is looking for solutions that:

  • will enrich the bank’s offer to young users (aged 13 and over);
  • allow the bank to offer additional services that will enrich the bank’s services, including from the mobile application;
  • Solutions for VR/AR/XR;
  • GreenFinance.

At the same time, PKO BP is looking for solutions applicable within the organization, including:

  • Digitalization of claims handling processes;
  • Automation of internal processes;
  • development of remote channels;
  • employee benefits.

Rossmann - challenges

People & Culture Solution

We are looking for a tool that will help structure the onboarding process and allow us to easily design an employee’s career development, from monitoring competence development to planning a set of trainings. The solution should also include monitoring the fulfillment of formal obligations arising from labor law.

Building the Drugstore of the Future

We are looking for tools that will create a personalized omnichannel shopping experience. We are looking for solutions that work both online and offline, for use in drugstores addressing, for example, the possibility of purchasing or checking information about the full product range of Rossmann. We want to support decision-making, make it easier to move around the drugstore while relieving our staff. The solutions should support all customers, avoiding digital exclusion.

Improving e-commerce experiences

We are looking for solutions that will improve the quality of customer experiences in the Rossmann online store, from reaching customers, through the entire purchase process and the stage of receiving the order from the courier or in the drugstore. We are looking for both online and offline solutions with MarTech, Industry 4.0, Logistics and others supporting this process.

Zduńska Wola - challenges

Cyber Security

We are looking for solutions to increase the level of cyber security in the city and to protect the data of residents and businesses in Zdunska Wola. The area of interest also includes technologies to repel cyber attacks to which the public administration is exposed in the current geopolitical situation. As part of the challenge, we are also looking for solutions to increase citizens' awareness and knowledge of cyber security.

Rainwater channels

We are looking for technology that will allow us to inventory technical data on rainwater channels and drainage ditches and monitor their filling status. Based on the data, the local government should be able to estimate the necessary materials and the cost of repairs in case of failure.

Attractive city app

We are looking for solutions that will create an attractive city application that will allow us to integrate existing solutions, such as reporting faults, checking public transportation schedules and making medical appointments. The city also aims to increase users of three types of Zduńska Wola cards.

CPI Property Group - challenges

Digitalization of building documentation

We are looking for a solution that will enable secure and fast digitization and archiving of building documentation, which will be carried out directly at the facility to which the documentation relates. The solution should provide quick, easy and intuitive access to the archived documents.

Joanna Kozioł

Project Manager/ Interim Innovation Specialist

Joanna joined Huge Thing in 2024. As an Interim Innovation Specialist she is responsible for cooperation with bigger organisations in the area of innovations management. Her professional experience is based on academia and R&D projects related to Disaster Risk Reduction and safety engineering. Moreover last year she decided to switch industry and entered the “innovative” ecosystem of start-ups and acceleration which inspires her more and more. She is a huuuge fan of city breaks and the art of cafe hopping.

Alior Bank - challenges

Omnichannel

We search for solutions which can help us to provide the best possible customerexperience for our clients, regardless of the chosen customer service channel. The solutions should provide seamless connection between various channels (mobile app, phone-calls, branches etc.)

Main digital relationship

We search for solutions which can intensify customers’ engagement in our banking mobile app. We want to provide new, innovative functions and value-added services for our customers and encourage them to use our mobile app more frequently. The solutions should address our clients’ needs on daily basis or help us to improve banking processes inside the app to make it more engaging. New functionalities and services can be implemented on-premise or using mobile SDK.

EIT InnoEnergy

EIT InnoEnergy is looking for solutions in the following areas:

  • Hydrogen Economy Equipment
  • Water Tech
  • Raw materials (mining efficiency & impact)
  • Point source carbon capture
  • Biogenic CO2 (BECCS: carbon capturing, removal, and storage)
  • Decarbonization of industrial heat
  • Aluminum value chain & aluminum-air batteries
  • Heavy road transport electrification
  • Digital solutions (smart grid and energy consumption management)
  • Textile recycling

Saint Gobain - challenges

Efficient and ecological recovery of flat glass

We are looking for solutions to recover as much flat glass as possible in a safe manner. We are not limited to the technology used, but at the same time we want a solution that is environmentally friendly and does not use toxic chemicals.

Waste glass collection technology

We are looking for solutions that can be used in manufacturing plants to collect flat glass waste generated during the production and handling of glass products. We want to automate the process of cleaning glass cullet that can be reused in the production process. Consider that the distance between the floor and the production line at the lowest point is 60 cm.

Laminated glass production process

We are looking for solutions to identify bottlenecks on a laminated glass production line . The line handles the production of different types of glass, with different process parameters. The purpose of the test is to improve the efficiency of production by minimizing the duration of its various stages, based on information obtained from the system planned for implementation.

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Marketing strategy for startups

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Kuba Radzikowski

Marketing Strategy Consultant

PZU

We are looking for:

    • Technologies supporting PZU in insurance prevention and mitigation of life, health and property insurance risks for individual and corporate customers, this includes solutions that support physical and mental prevention;
    • Technologies which will support call center workers in their everyday job – simplify their job and reduce the risk of errors;
    • Ideas and technologies that will help our distribution partnersto increase sales and improve workflow. These solutions can include development of alternative sales channels and improvements in the process.
    • Actuarial solutions for risk assessment and pricing excellence in motor insurance
       
    We aim not only to respond to development in insurtech but also to stay ahead of these trends. PZU is looking for startups operating in various areas, particularly in insurtech, advanced analytics solutions, digitalization, and new customer interactions.

    • Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship

    The Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship of the University of Nevada, Reno was founded in 2014 by a gift from Eren and Fatih Ozmen. Headquartered in Sparks, NV, Sierra Nevada Corporation is a privately held company under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer, Fatih Ozmen and President, Eren Ozmen. SNC-owned Sierra Space has been tasked by NASA to build a Dream Chaser Space Plane.Ozmen Center’s goals are to focus on the development of entrepreneurial skills, improve northern Nevada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and attract high- growth tech companies from all over the world to successfully land and succeed in the US with a help of our mentors & entrepreneurs in residence. Our major initiatives include an international startup school, Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition, LaunchNevada, International Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium, IREX Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge, and Aerospace and Defense Academy.

    Jagoda Bujno

    Communication Intern

    Jagoda joined the Huge Thing team in 2024, where she was part of the communications team with Damian. Together, they manage the company’s external and internal communications. This includes working with business representatives, business environment institutions, public administration, media, and the academic community. Jagoda also supports marketing and PR activities. Before joining Huge Thing, Jagoda was actively involved in an organization related to the Erasmus+ program. In my free time, she’s passionate about graphics, drawing, and cinema. She’s also a huge fan of traveling!.

    Katarzyna Maryanska

    Program Manager

    Kasia joined Huge Thing in 2024 and strengthened the acceleration team. Together with Maria and Mateusz she creates and leads acceleration programs and creates the startup environment.

    Before joining the Huge Thing team, she gained experience in other startups organizations such as Business Link, Digital Knowledge Observatory and Startup Academy, where she was responsible for coordinating incubation, acceleration projects and community events.

    Huuuuge fan of Erasmus + project (especially related to gamification and visual thinking topics) During her spare time she enjoys low cost traveling, festivals, and good tea :)

    ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship)

    ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) is the national voice for the Singapore startup ecosystem, and a key trade association representing the interests of startups in Singapore. Working closely with the Government and startups, ACE.SG aims to promote entrepreneurship, catalyse new growth opportunities, scale startups and build champion enterprises.

    ACE.SG was established in 2003 by the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry, and re-launched as a private sector-led, non-profit organisation in 2014. ACE.SG’s Patron is Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry.

    ACE.SG constantly seeks to build a vibrant and sustainable startup ecosystem in Singapore, and focuses on five key pillars: Startups, Corporations, Institutes of Higher Learning, Risk Capital, and Public Sector. As the driving force behind Singapore as an Innovation Island, ACE.SG is creating a virtual and physical space where ideas, knowledge, and capabilities are transformed into value efficiently.

    Weve Acceleration

    WEVE Acceleration is NYC’s premiere acceleration program for international startups expanding to the US. Formerly NUMA New York, WEVE enjoys more than twenty years of experience introducing the world’s most promising startups to the world’s largest market. Since opening our NYC office in 2017, we’ve accelerated over 350 startups from 35 different nationalities. Weve Acceleration offer:
    • Workshops and curriculum in US go-to market, sales, marketing, fundraising, and key cultural business practices
    • Customized events for business development, demo-days, custom thought leadership panels, and networking cocktails
    • 1:1 mentorship – connection to a lead and dedicated mentor based on their industry and US objectives, as well as other 1:1 mentor introductions to solve the most pressing business challenges
    • Business match-making – connecting companies directly to WEVE’s network of corporates across industries of Retail, Financial Services, The tech giants, Manufacturing, Health and Pharma, and more.
    • Investor Preparation and Matchmaking, supporting companies in the preparation of their deck, story and assets, and direct introductions to relevant investors
    • Connections and discounts to vetted partners, including legal, banking, accounting, taxes, hiring, and more
    • Over $1M in perks and discounts for things like cloud services, CRM services and other.

    CIC Innovation Campus

    CIC is a global leader in building and operating innovation campuses that support the growth of entrepreneurs and startups. Founded in 1999 with a single location in Kendall Square, the company now operates more than 1 million square feet of shared workspace, wet labs, and event space in the US, Europe, and Asia. Its collaborative work environments support thousands of individuals in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors who are focused on innovating solutions to local and global problems. As part of the Go Global program, CIC offers customized packages to meet startups at their stage of growth and global exploration. Learn more at cic.com.

    Veolia Poland - challenges

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    Reporting tool for salespeople

    We are looking for an extensive online tool in the area of reporting for salespeople, which will have the following functions: location, meeting opening, meeting closing, checklist of sales steps and good practices. Thanks to which the salesman will avoid time-consuming reporting after visits to customers, better supervision and control of the quality of the salesman’s work.

    Offer configurator

    We are looking for an offer configurator – a tool for salespeople that will be used during the meeting and guarantees ease of making offers of many products from the mix of energy efficiency, electricity, gas, total waste management, services, etc. The solution should also be able to be hosted on Veolia.pl to ensure customers self-service by unchecking data, selecting products and preparing a “preliminary” offer, which includes benefits and costs.

    Management of distributed heat sources (off-grid heat) platform

    We are looking for a solution to measure the exact parameters of the building and estimate how much heat energy should be supplied. We will obtain results on the balance of energy demand (in water- domestic hot water and central heating) from distributed heat sources, i.e.: cogeneration solutions in a hydronic hybrid system (PH (heat pumps), CHP (cogeneration of heat and electricity), photovoltaic panels, gas boilers, tanks (buffers, storage tanks) of domestic hot water and with the use of heat storage) and additional information on the possible benefits/savings that may result from the use of these heat sources.

    Recycling of plastic waste

    We are seeking management solutions for soft PVC waste, on a polyester matrix.

    Berlin Innovation Agency

    Berlin Innovation Agency​ is a boutique transformation studio and academy. We partner with organizations of all sizes to create bespoke learning, change, and innovation journeys.

    We have an extensive track-record supporting entrepreneurs, having accelerated +80 startups through our own accelerator programs: Future City, Future Health, and ClimateX Accelerators. In addition to open-cohort startup programs, we create customized learning journeys based on the challenges and needs of our customers.

    Our learning formats include interactive masterclasses, coaching, as well applicable and actionable workshops (including compact and/or multi-day Bootcamps, Blueprints, Design Sprints, etc.). In the startup acceleration realm, our services cover the entire acceleration span – from ideation to investment readiness, expansion and growth (see comprehensive list below). Additionally, we also support our clients with stakeholder mapping, market analysis, soft landing (incl. event organization, placement and introductions), and more.

    Starta Capital

    Starta.vc is a New York-based venture ecosystem that includes three early-stage VC funds, a co-investment platform for angel investors, and acceleration & immersion programs for startups and scale-ups. Its flagship batches run twice a year in the New York office. In addition, Starta also runs four associate programs annually in collaboration with some of the Ivy League and top schools around the world.

    This in-person program takes place in both New York and Silicon Valley and focuses on entering and validating the US market, as well as building a strong client and investor network. It’s an ideal option for companies looking to establish sales, launch pilot projects, fundraise, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the US ecosystem. Key focus areas include market research and competitive analysis, hands-on work on building a client pipeline, identifying grant opportunities, setting up an effective investor outreach campaign, guidance on incorporation and business immigration, and legal advice on fundraising tools and processes. The program also emphasizes in-person connections, featuring multiple networking events per week and two Investor Showcases (Demo Days), one in Silicon Valley and one in New York. Duration options are 12 weeks or 6 weeks.

    The program also emphasizes in-person connections, featuring multiple networking events per week and two Investor Showcases (Demo Days), one in Silicon Valley and one in New York. Duration options are 12 weeks or 6 weeks.

    Maria Tyka-Majewska

    Senior Project Manager

    Project manager, Expert in creating innovation and acceleration programs.

    As a member of the Huge Thing team, she is responsible for the creation and coordination of acceleration programs and direct cooperation with startups.

    Before joining the Huge Thing team, she gained experience at the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, Startup Academy and the Polish Development Fund, where she was responsible for coordinating incubation and acceleration projects. 
     
    Italian and Spanish cuisine enthusiast.

    Marta Truś

    Innovation Designer

    Marta joined Huge Thing in 2023 and strengthened the consulting team.
    Together with Maryla and Zuza she supports large organizations in processes related to innovation. That includes, among others: design of processes, innovation framework design, structuring the work of innovation teams and facilitating cooperation with startups.

    Before joining Innovation Monsters, Marta worked in consulting and was involved in business process mapping, user experience research and design. She is interested in digital accessibility and the changes that digital reality brings to our lives. A careful observer of change. Hackathoner, yogi and dog mom.

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    Maryla Wojcieszek

    Interim Head of Knowledge, Innovation Shaper

    As Innovation Shaper at Huge Thing, Maryla supports large organizations in processes related to innovation. That includes, among others:  ‘as is’ diagnosis, analysis and (re-)design of processes, innovation framework design, structuring the work of innovation teams, and facilitating cooperation with startups. As the Interim Head of Knowledge, Maryla is responsible for the materialization and transfer of knowledge as well as talent management within the Huge Thing team. She designs and creates new products/services based on internal knowledge resources as well as new models of delivery and dissemination. She’s also a workshop designer and facilitator.

    Experienced designer of (public) programs supporting the startup ecosystem in Poland. In her professional experience, as an Expert in the Startup Development Department at PARP, Maryla co-created, among others, the Scale UP program – the first public acceleration program connecting startups and corporations.

    A gardener and a LEGO fan.

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    Nala

    Cummunity Builder

    Since 2022 Nala has been working like a dog to build the Huge Thing community.

    She’s always happy to welcome you in our office and you can be sure to get a huuuge hug from her!

    PS: don’t forget to bring some treats.

    Mateusz Szymański

    Program Manager

    Tech and innovation enthusiasts, especially those with positive social impact, Greentech, and health tech solutions. In Huge Thing, Mateusz is responsible for co-running acceleration programs. In 2022 he was co-running the 12th edition of the Google for Startups pre-acceleration program. 

    Previously he worked in the sales and product departments, where he was responsible for outreach activities and product communication. He’s also gained experience in project coordination and internal communication, working as a Spokesperson for Poznań’s department of NGO organization The Polish Forum of Young Diplomats. He was a co-creator of the social campaign “Paragraphs without blunder” which mission was to educate high school students about their rights.

    During his spare time, he likes to read about international politics and the economy. Strategic games enjoyer. He’ll surely like to play chess with you.

    Kaja Kulas

    Program Manager

    Kaja joined the Huge Thing team in May 2022. For several years she’s been connected with the startup ecosystem. She helps international startups in growing their businesses in Poland and across Europe.

    In Huge Thing, Kaja is responsible for project management which include running educational programs for startups in their development and acceleration phase. She organizes events, workshops and trainings for the program participants. She monitors their growth and connects with partners and technology recipes. Also, Kaja takes care of relations, community building, recruitments and explorations of startups’ needs to bring them the best value of our programmes.

    Before Huge Thing, she gained her experience in Poznan Science and Technology Park developing international projects funded by the European Commission. Kaja was a part of the PSTP Capital Fund and Regional Contact Point for Research Programmes of the European Union. She is passionate about travels, sports, music and dogs. Kaja is a happy “dog mom” of our team member – Nala whom you can pet while visiting us. :)

     

    Kuba Radzikowski

    Innovation Consultant

    Kuba is a seasoned professional with a 20-year background in FMCG, IT, and healthcare, skilled in digital transformation, strategizing market entry, enhancing sales, and understanding consumer behavior. His contributions have bolstered both startups and multinational firms. As a mentor and advisor at Huge Thing, he has spearheaded the launch and growth of numerous startups, securing their successful market presence. Outside of work, Kuba is deeply committed to aiding homeless animals, has a passion for kitesurfing, and is fascinated by cognitive science related to human behavior.

    Magda Stachowiak

    Project Manager

    Magda joined Huge Thing in 2021. Responsible for our Gov Tech inno_Lab acceleration programs and cooperation with the public administration. She runs projects for smart city. She is also responsible for building bridges between innovators – corporations, startups and the administration.

    Previously, since 2015, she cooperated on our projects for Gov Tech and corporations. Connected with the Poznań Startup Community. Experience in organizing events for the MedTech community. She worked in advertising and interactive agencies, creating brand campaigns and loyalty programs. She helped implement technologies into the organization.

    Passionate about personal development, psychobiology, and supporting women in creating businesses. The creator of the projects Kobiecy Poznań Przebudzenie and Joy of Life.

    Damian Wielechowski

    Senior Marketing and Communication Manager

    Damian manages the external and internal communications of SpeedUp Group, including Huge Thing. He joined the team in 2017 and since then has been working with business representatives, business environment institutions, public administration, media, and the academic community.

    In addition to activities related to Speedup Group, Damian supports the fund’s portfolio companies in the area of marketing and PR. He has served on the jury of many competitions, including ImpactCEE, and acted as a mentor at startup events such as hackathons and Startup Weekend.

    Damian is also the author of the Poznan Startup Guide and co-author of the Krakow Startup Guide, as well as organizer of many events dedicated to startups and investors.

    Natalia Sadownik

    Delivery Lead, Senior Program Manager

    Natalia joined Huge Thing in 2019. As a Senior Program Manager, she implements acceleration and educational programs (Poland Prize, PlusJeden do Rozwoju) in line with Huge Thing’s standards.

    As a Delivery Lead, she focuses on the operation of Huge Thing as an organization, financial issues, team planning, and quality of activities carried out by the company. Natalia loves to sail around Masuria and Croatia, and on gray days eats sushi and watches tennis.

    Monika Synoradzka

    CEO of Huge Thing and managing partner at Speedup group

    Monika together with the HT team is responsible for the company’s development in startup acceleration and activities aimed at supporting organizations from the private and public sectors in their work with innovations.

    She specializes in implementing innovations in organizations and building a culture of innovation in companies from various sectors. For years, she has supported the development of Poland’s startup environment.

    Monika is also a Managing Partner at SpeedUp Venture Capital Group.     Thanks to her knowledge and experience, she helps portfolio companies to understand the operation of large organizations and corporations and prepare to work with them. She also supports them in building business relationships.

    For big companies and corporations

    Preparing the resources

    • Setting the innovation team/roles
    • Create a strategy framework
    • Defining or/and validating path of innovation in the organization
    • Diving into the startup world
    • Mapping the innovation needs in the company

    Acquiring innovation

    • Overview of startup technologies
    • Scouting
    • Test laboratory
    • Acceleration program
    • Design sprint/service jam

    For public sector organizations

    Preparing the resources

    • Setting the innovation team/roles
    • Create a strategy framework
    • Defining or/and validating path of innovation in the organization
    • Diving into the startup world
    • Mapping the innovation needs in the company

    Acquiring innovation

    • Overview of startup technologies
    • Scouting ..
    • Test laboratory
    • Acceleration program
    • Design sprint/service jam

    For startups

    Huge Thing Programs

    • Poland Prize 2022

    Monetizing innovation

    • Test laboratory
    • Acceleration program
    • Design sprint/service jam

    Acquiring innovation

    • Create a strategy framework
    • Diving into the startup world
    • Mapping the innovation needs in the company
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