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Our scouting services

Explore our innovation services and select the package that best suits your needs!

Our Scouting Services are designed to help your company navigate the dynamic startup ecosystem. We offer a comprehensive approach that includes identifying your key innovation focus areas, conducting thorough scouting for relevant startups, and facilitating collaboration to develop Proofs of Concept.

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STANDARD PACKAGE

This package provides a comprehensive approach to scouting for innovation. It includes:

  • Focus Phase: Begins with a kick-off meeting to identify the company’s specific focus areas for innovation.
  • Open Call Phase: Conducts an international search for startups that align with the defined focus areas.
  • Selection Phase: Entails analyzing and preparing a long list of startups that best meet the company’s needs.

Deliverables:

  • Customized innovation management platform setup.
  • Tailored international scouting for innovative startups aligned with the company's goals.
  • Communication and outreach about the opportunity through selected channels.
  • Access to the Co-Innovation Hub network, including incubators, accelerators, and venture capitalists.
  • Weekly progress reports on scouting activities and project KPIs
  • A pre-selection long list of the most promising startups.

  • PRICE Starting from 15k
    EXAMPLE Download a relevant case study here
    CONTACT Are you interested? Contact us at info@skipso.com to schedule an introductory meeting!

    PREMIUM PACKAGE

    Building on the Standard Package, the Premium Package offers additional support in preparing for a successful Pitch Day:

    • Pitch Day Preparation: Organizes and facilitates a Pitch Day event, where selected startups present their innovations to the company's top management.

    Deliverables :

  • All deliverables from the Standard Package.
  • Creation of a detailed agenda for the Pitch Day event.
  • Development of a comprehensive startup booklet with information on each selected startup.
  • Logistical support for organizing a digital or in-person Pitch Day.
  • Facilitation of the selection process to identify the top three startups for a Proof of Concept (PoC).

  • PRICE Starting from 20k
    EXAMPLE Download a relevant case study here
    CONTACT Are you interested? Contact us at info@skipso.com to schedule an introductory meeting!

    ADVANCED PACKAGE

    The Advanced Package includes all the features of the Premium Package and adds a focus on co-designing solutions with startups:

    • Co-Design Phase: Provides support in defining and validating a business case for a Proof of Concept (PoC) while fostering collaboration between the company and startups.

    Deliverables:

  • All deliverables from the Premium Package.
  • Engage key management in defining joint objectives with startups, including forming a project team and encouraging cross-pollination of ideas among participants.
  • Facilitate brainstorming sessions to develop potential scenarios and identify the target business case.
  • Define the value proposition, required activities, resources, and timelines for the proposed PoC.
  • Conduct a sanity check of the proposed PoCs against the agreed-upon objectives and priorities established during the focus phase.
  • A four-week co-design phase with weekly scheduled meetings to ensure continuous alignment and progress.
  • Provide tailored guidance and support for up to three startups throughout the co-design process.
  • PRICE Starting from 30k
    EXAMPLE Download a relevant case study here
    CONTACT Are you interested? Contact us at info@skipso.com to schedule an introductory meeting!

    HYBRID OUTPOST

    Thanks to our hybrid outpost, there’s no need to open an office or hire staff in a region. With our services, you’ll have an expert on the ground acting on behalf of your company. We support you in discovering opportunities with both startups and innovation players such as incubators, accelerators, and more. You can join us on-site once we agree on a tailored agenda.

    Schedule an appointment with our International Ecosystem Lead to discover the most promising startup ecosystems in your industry. Select your region of interest, and we’ll create your hybrid outpost!

    PRE-FLIGHT:

    • Sharing of the dossier that includes an overview of the innovation ecosystem (public and private), relevant stakeholders, and corporate programs.
    • Sharing of the program and selection of meetings with incubators, venture capitalists (VCs), public institutions, universities, and startups.

    ONSITE:

    • Institutional meetings with innovation representatives of the outpost.
    • Meetings with incubators, VCs, public institutions, and universities.
    • Meetings with previously selected startups of interest.

    ONSITE:

    • Report meeting with a full recap of the meetings and next steps.
    PRICE Starting from 15k
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    CONTACT Are you interested? Contact us at info@skipso.com to schedule an introductory meeting!

    Innovation Radar

    Based on the industry target, we provide you with the «Innovation Status», a complete report with an overview of

    • Prevailing innovation trends
    • Technologies
    • Relevant Incubators and Accelerators
    • Shortlist of 10 most relevant startups
    • Add some detail here about the level of quality assurance and administrative work we conduct as part of this project
    PRICE Starting from 5k
    EXAMPLE Download a relevant case study here
    CONTACT Are you interested? Contact us at info@skipso.com to schedule an introductory meeting!

    Tech Scouting

    Share your need(s) with us and we will scout the most relevant startups and solutions to help address them. We will deliver:

    • A well defined scouting brief/statement, outlining your need(s)
    • The «Innovation Status» report on your topic(s)
    • A list of top 10 selected, curated, fully analysed startups in line with the need(s) shared. As part of the creation of this list we:
      • Perform outreach campaigns
      • First stage due diligence on finances and quality of the team
    • A tool to manage statuses and categories of your shortlisted startups
    • Access to a digital directory that your team can use to browse startups and review their profiles/proposals
    PRICE Starting from 10k
    EXAMPLE Download a relevant case study here
    CONTACT Are you interested? Contact us at info@skipso.com to schedule an introductory meeting!

    Startup Validation

    Share your need(s) and we can help to connect you with the startups of interest providing:

    • A long list of all the startups found via our scouting activities in line with your need(s)
    • Shortlist of the top 10 selected, curated, fully analysed startups chosen in line with your need(s). As part of the creation of this list we:
      • Perform outreach campaigns
      • First stage due diligence on finances and quality of the team
    • Dedicated online pipeline tracking tool to monitor the progress of startups through your funnel: scouting – interest – engaged.
    • Support in the engagement process for facilitating the connection with your preferred startups, coordination of meetings, follow-up and reporting with the most promising ones. This includes:
      • Engagement and preparation of shortlisted startups by briefing them on your goals and requirements
      • Custom analytics dashboard on shortlisted startups with key information. Including information such as: Startup expertise by number, Startup funding levels, Startup revenue, Etc…
      • Coordination of meetings/presentations with startups to allow them to demonstrate their technology to your audience
    • Access to a digital directory that your team can use to browse startups and review their profiles/proposals
    • A digital showcase page of your selected startups that can be shared with your wider team or the public after you have selected startups to collaborate with
    • A digital showcase web page to see the startups deal flow. Share startups profiles with your team and data export.
    PRICE Starting from 20k
    EXAMPLE Download a relevant case study here
    CONTACT Are you interested? Contact us at info@skipso.com to schedule an introductory meeting!

    Hybrid outpost

    Thanks to our hybrid outpost you don’t need to open an office and hire people in a region but using our services you can have an expert on filed acting on the behalf of your company. We will support you in discovering opportunities with both startups and innovation players such as incubators, accelerators, etc. and you will join on the ground once we will agree on a tailored agenda.

    Schedule an appointment with our international Ecosystem Lead to discover which are the most promising startups ecosystems in your industry. Select your region of interest and we can create your hybrid outpost!

    PRE-FLIGHT:

    • Sharing of the Dossier containing a picture of the organization of the innovation ecosystem (Public and Private), the relevant stakeholders and corporate programs
    • Sharing of the program and selection of meetings (Incubators/VC/public Institution/ University/Startup)

    ONSITE:

    • Institutional meetings with innovation representatives of the Outpost
    • Meetings with Incubators/ VC / public Institution / University
    • Meetings with startups of interest previously selected

    ONSITE:

    • Report meeting with a full recap of the meetings done and next steps
    PRICE Starting from 15k
    EXAMPLE Click here to see one of our experience
    CONTACT Are you interested? Contact us at info@skipso.com to schedule an introductory meeting!



    Package Features

    Package/Services Standard
    Package
    Premium
    Package
    Advanced
    Package
    Hybrid
    Outpost
    Platform setup
    Startup scouting
    Outreach campaign
    Co-innovation Hub access
    Progress reporting
    Pitch Day agenda & logistics
    Startup Booklet
    POCs scenario definition
    4 weeks co-design support
    Pre-flight program & meetings
    Stakeholder engagement
    Use cases recap & next steps
    Fee 15k 20k 30k From 15k

    Custom Project

    Schedule an appointment with our Innovation & Strategy team, share your innovation framework and/or your innovation objectives. We will provide you with a free consultation and an action plan to achieve your goals through a custom project.

    Are you interested? Contact us at info@skipso.com to schedule an introductory meeting!