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We bring external
innovations
into organizations

ekipa is your Corporate Venturing Partner
We identify the right innovation partners, manage collaboration operationally, and ensure that venturing creates real impact.

Over 200 organizations trust ekipa as their Corporate Venturing Partner.

Dr. Claas Cassens
Working with ekipa has really moved us forward. Their hinge function enables access to a vast network of startups and graduates ...

Dr. Claas Cassens Vice President Corporate Strategy & PMO, medac GmbH

Our structured
Venturing Process from need to integration.

Based on research and proven in practice:

A clear 4-step process that turns external innovation into robust decisions and real implementation.

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Explore

We jointly identify and prioritize relevant innovation topics and assess their fit for Corporate Venturing.

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Define

We sharpen the target vision, search fields, and decision criteria as the foundation for focused external innovation activities.

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Identify

We identify and qualify suitable innovators against defined criteria – structured, efficient, and curated from the ekipa ecosystem and beyond.

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Validate & Scale

We design and guide Proofs of Concept, manage collaboration operationally, and create the foundation for a well-informed decision on integration, scaling, or strategic partnership.

Our setup for
Corporate Venturing.

External innovation shouldn't stop at screening. We create structure, clear decision frameworks, and operational execution.

That's how Corporate Venturing works in your organization – and delivers measurable results.

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Publicly Funded Programs

For organizations looking to enter Corporate Venturing with structure or test new topics with limited risk. Clear frameworks, co-funding, and defined decision milestones.

Venturing as a Service

For companies with a concrete innovation need and limited capacity. Operational execution of venturing projects with clear structure, KPIs, and a focus on decisions.

Operating Partner

For organizations that want to continuously integrate external innovation. ekipa acts as an external venturing unit with strategic and operational responsibility.

What really works in Corporate Venturing: Learnings and results from practice.

From strategic guides to concrete case studies: we share our knowledge from over 200 successful Corporate Venturing projects.

First Steps Towards Corporate Venturing
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First Steps Towards Corporate Venturing

In our short video, we show you how to strategically lay the foundation for successful Corporate Venturing projects – with real insights and practical tips.

Your Entry into the Corporate Venturing World
ekipa Academy

Your Entry into the Corporate Venturing World

Register for our free webinar on Corporate Venturing. In 45 minutes, you'll learn about real success examples and discover how your company can benefit from our Corporate Venturing projects.

Customer Testimonials
Success Stories

Customer Testimonials

In our Success Stories, customers talk about their experiences, learnings, and measurable results from working with ekipa.

Ready to Drive Corporate Venturing?

Justin Gemeri

Your Corporate Venturing Expert
Corporate Venturing at ekipa

Justin Gemeri

Let's explore together how external innovations can create impact in your organization.