Our offer

For public sector organizations

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.

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:
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:
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:

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:
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:
Questions?
Contact for:
Public sector organizations

Magda Stachowiak

Project Manager

Don’t hesitate to reach out.
We are more than happy to answer!

We enjoy sharing our knowledge

Because innovations grow in an open environment.

Samorządy&innowacje – podręcznik dla samorządów

Ten podręcznik do pracy z innowacjami to unikatowy zbiór wiedzy, dobrych praktyk oraz informacji o narzędziach, które mogą być pomocne w pracy samorządów z innowacjami. Powstał w wyniku połączenia doświadczeń naszego zespołu w pracy z organizacjami, które wdrażają innowacje, wiedzy na temat specyfiki działania startupów oraz obserwacji zebranych w trakcie realizacji programu GovTech Inno_lab*, którego celem było wsparcie jednostek samorządowych w zamawianiu produktów i usług opartych na nowych technologiach.

Culture of innovation – new podcast episode!

🥁🥁🥁....and here it is! the next episode of our podcast created together with MamStartup and with the support of Google for Startups 🚀 This time our guest was Tamara Bińczak, Principal Expert Innovation Lead at ING Polska with whom Zuzanna and Maryla talked about the culture of innovation 🤔 📌 What is a culture of innovation? 📌 How to start building it in a company? 📌 How to involve employees in building a culture of innovation ? 📌 How does it affect the functioning of the company? Sounds interesting, doesn't it? 🙌

Can innovation be measured?

Can innovation be measured? 🤔 That was the main topic of conversation of our next podcast episode created together with MamStartup and with the support of Google for Startups 🚀 Zuzanna and Maryla's guest was 🎙️ Jan van der Saar, Head of Innovation Lab at Bank Pekao S.A. 🙌 Sounds great? 🤔

How to match the sources of innovation with the stage and readiness of the company?

How to match the sources of innovation with the stage and readiness of the company? 👉 that's the main question we're looking to answer in the next episode of our podcast created together with MamStartup and with the support of Google for Startups 💙 This time Zuzanna and Maryla invited to the conversation 🎙️ Katarzyna Wszola, Director of Innovation at Veolia Poland 🚀 Grab your headphones and check it out 🎧

Download this resource

In order to download this resource, we ask you to fill a form. After that you’ll receive the download link diretcly to your inbox!

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.

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

Junior 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. :)

 

Zuza Kowala

Innovation Manager, Program Manager

Zuza joined Huge Thing in 2021. She is responsible for acceleration programs like GovTech Inno_Lab and Żabka Future Lab.

Also as Maryla, Zuza 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, Zuza led projects at Żabka Polska, earlier connected with automotive at Volkswagen Group Polska. In Żabka, she was responsible for project management, coordinating the teamwork according to the best practice – she was looking for the best way to keep the process alive.
Zuza is also a sportaholic, innovation seeker, and book lover.

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.

Agnieszka Cichocka

Head of Acceleration

Agnieszka joined Huge Thing in 2021. She is responsible for our acceleration programs. She is passionate about art, technology, and gendered innovations. Previously, Director of District Hall Warsaw and Startup Development Department Manager at Incubator Starter. 

Co-creator of Techseed.me technological acceleration program and the first coliving space in Poland for digital nomads. 

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.

Preparing the resources

Acquiring innovation

Preparing the resources

Acquiring innovation

Huge Thing Programs

Monetizing innovation

Acquiring innovation

Skip to content