Acquire solutions not shares

With over 30 years of combined open innovations experience, we will help you define, test and adopt solutions from startups for your core businesses in weeks, not years.

Key principles

Make it work first

We have identified key factors that help you to make your innovation process work.

Reliant processes
Try to maximize the probability of successful outcomes by building reliant processes.
Don’t overengineer: Structured flexibility
Build processes that lay the basis, mitigate risks and that are scalable while still leave room to react and adapt on the way.
Build 'flexibility options' at the different stage gates of the VC funnel
e.g. how long should the phases be for a specific topic? With how many teams do I want to start a validation process?
Set clear responsibilities
Set clear responsibilities internally and define at which step in the process which roles & persons needs to be included.
Build good transition between phases
Set clear stage-gates between the phases to build smooth transitions.
Build momentum!
Think about how you can build momentum internally and with the solution providers and how you can keep the decision-makers on-board. Don’t forget to 'collect budget' along the process.

Approach

A page out of our open innovation playbook

By leveraging established open innovation methodologies, we have pinpointed key steps to assess your current position in the innovation journey and determine where we can step in.

DEFINE

Setting up frameworks, goals, target groups, briefings and a VC funnel for specific innovation areas.

IDENTIFY

Scouting and engaging the right innovation providers that fit your overall strategy & specific innovation areas.

VALIDATE

Screening and validating the most promising solution providers for your business and initiating first pilots.

SCALE

Ensuring long-term collaborations with selected innovation providers together with respective departments to implement and scale the innovation.

Our services

A page out of our open innovation playbook

Depending on different needs of different companies and industries, we offer various services and formats to accelerate your Venture Client success

Problem Definition Workshops
Conduct workshops to help companies accurately define the problems they aim to solve with startup solutions, ensuring clarity and alignment with strategic goals. This addresses the 92.31% of companies that consider problem definition crucial.
Startup Scouting Services
Provide comprehensive startup scouting services, leveraging advanced tools and networks to identify relevant startups worldwide. This supports the 84.62% of companies engaged in scouting startups.
Application Management Systems
Develop and implement systems for the efficient collection and management of startup applications, simplifying the process for the 46.15% of companies involved in this step.
Startup Assessment Frameworks
Create structured frameworks for assessing the maturity, strategic fit, and potential of startups, helping the 76.92% of companies that assess startups make informed decisions.
Pilot Project Management
Manage pilot projects with startups, offering standardized processes and documentation to facilitate successful pilot execution and evaluation. This service is vital for the 76.92% conducting paid pilots and the 38.46% conducting unpaid pilots.
Custom Solutions for Other Needs
Develop tailored solutions to address any other specific needs companies may have in the startup procurement process, catering to the unique 7.69% with additional requirements.

Success stories

Outcome-first approach

Over 80% of companies decided to work with us after the first project. This is a testament to our quality first approach. We are proud to connect some of the most innovative companies with the best solutions in the market.

TokioAI and Fraport
In a few months, a researcher team of 3 from the University of Tokyo together with Fraport AG developed a solution that reduced the time spent on security checks by 50%.
medac rheumatology boost
Read about how Vila Health assisted medac in optimizing the therapy journey with modern technologies, addressing challenging issues and impacting a prevalent disease.
APG x JadenX
Explore how JadenX helped APG improved pension guidance with an AI-driven solution, creating an engaging, intuitive experience for understanding retirement options.
Deutsch Bahn / Mindbox
BeeSonix leverages ultrasonic tones to provide real-time info to train travelers' smartphones, ensuring they get pertinent updates precisely when needed, thereby enhancing their travel experience.
Justin Gemeri

Justin Gemeri

Co-Founder, ekipa GmbH

Let's talk about your innovation needs

Address
Kaiserstraße 56
60329 Frankfurt am Main
Telephone
+49 1515 2592417
Email
justin@ekipa.de