Corporate Innovation

Supporting our Corporate Partners
at every stage of their Innovation Journey

“Not all the smart people work for you”
Henry W. Chesbrough

Services for Corporate Partners

Innovation services
Monitoring
the innovation landscape

Scouting activity aimed at monitoring technological advances in the reference sector of the Corporate and identifying strategically relevant startups.

We work alongside our Corporate Partners in identifying new technologies of interest, industry trends and checking comparable companies

We periodically select and share startups and innovative technologies in the areas of interest of the Corporate Partner

We activate tailored-made startup researchs on specific request of the Partner for their internal needs

We show the IAG cross-industry screening process throughout the year (500+ startups analyzed each year) and give privileged access to 100+ companies invested and supported by the IAG business angels

We offer a professional platform to guarantee full access to our database of IAG startups, networks and events at any time and for multiple contacts

Taking part
in the ecosystem

Access to the IAG network of 500+ sector experts, 20+ corporate companies in different industries, excellent research centers and universities, the main investors on the Italian and international landscape

We give visibility to the Corporate Partner in the startup world through sponsorship opportunities for events, seminars and co-branding activities

We ensure a privileged channel for the promotion and provision of tailored services to investors, entrepreneurs and other Partners

We organize dissemination and networking events, including private meetings with the main VC operators, universities, research centers and innovation poles, and the annual IAG retreat (event with debate activities, key speeches, investment opportunities)

We guarantee a privileged access to a network of 250+ industry experts, 20+ corporate players in the venture capital ecosystem and 100+ players in the national and international innovation ecosystem

We support our Corporate Partners in identifying and evaluating possible strategic, industrial or commercial agreements with the most valuable startups for the supply chain of the Partner.

We offer the opportunity to invest in projects deemed most appropriate and consistent with the strategic plans of the Corporate Partner

Custom projects
Leading
the change

Design of tailored projects aimed at the internal and external promotion of the culture of innovation and the activation of strategic collaborations in line with the goals of the Corporate Company

We plan and organize events dedicated to the construction, activation and management of relationships with key ecosystem players at the request of the Corporate Partner

We organize Innovation Cups, competitions for startups in the Partner's areas of interest aimed at promoting the Corporate Partner's brand in the innovation ecosystem and at the potential activation of strategic collaborations with startups

We support our Corporate Partners in organizing internal events to promote the culture of innovation among their employees, with the aim of improving internal processes and structures by leveraging the lean startup mindset

We design and carry out customized seminars on technological topics, industry trends or approaches to innovation, involving the most appropriate key people and opinion leaders

Our success stories

INNOVATION IN LIFE SCIENCES TRIP

A series of focused meetings aimed at strengthening relations with the main players of the Italian life sciences innovation landscape, with the goal of boosting integration and collaboration within the ecosystem

  • 6 specialised VC Funds

  • 3 selected Startup

  • 2 Italian research centres of excellence

A series of focused meetings aimed at strengthening relations with the main players of the Italian life sciences innovation landscape, with the goal of boosting integration and collaboration within the ecosystem

INNOVATION IN LIFE SCIENCES TRIP

A series of focused meetings aimed at strengthening relations with the main players of the Italian life sciences innovation landscape, with the goal of boosting integration and collaboration within the ecosystem


Nicoletta Luppi, CEO MSD Italy

Valuable partners such as IAG are extremely important for our research programmes, by connecting us with startups of high level and specialization, favouring virtuous forms of partnerships, in line with our vision of Research & Development


Nicoletta Luppi, CEO MSD Italy

A series of focused meetings aimed at strengthening relations with the main players of the Italian life sciences innovation landscape, with the goal of boosting integration and collaboration within the ecosystem

HEART FAILURE HACKATHON

A Hackathon dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to improve heart failure patients' journey; an opportunity for HealthTech startups to collaborate with an industry leader and a top-class innovation hub, fostering integration between the key players in the innovation ecosystem.

  • 20+ participating startup

  • 6 Medtronic Mentor

  • 1 biomedical innovation hub

A Hackathon dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to improve heart failure patients' journey; an opportunity for HealthTech startups to collaborate with an industry leader and a top-class innovation hub, fostering integration between the key players in the innovation ecosystem.

HEART FAILURE HACKATHON

A Hackathon dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to improve heart failure patients' journey; an opportunity for HealthTech startups to collaborate with an industry leader and a top-class innovation hub, fostering integration between the key players in the innovation ecosystem.


Armida Gigante, Open Innovation Manager Medtronic

With this initiative we aimed at empowering talents and nourish a dynamic startup ecosystem, responding in a concrete and innovative way to the multiple challenges of this sector. This project is part of our broader programme, which involves universities and institutions in Milan, Mirandola, Rome, Naples and Lecce.


Armida Gigante, Open Innovation Manager Medtronic

A Hackathon dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to improve heart failure patients' journey; an opportunity for HealthTech startups to collaborate with an industry leader and a top-class innovation hub, fostering integration between the key players in the innovation ecosystem.

WOMEN & SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION CUP

A competition for innovative startups, leveraging the power of the network to tangibly support companies in managing and leading change in the digital ecosystem, with a specific focus on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) values and women-led entrepreneurial teams

  • 70+ applicants startup

  • 5 final projects

  • 1 started collaboration

A competition for innovative startups, leveraging the power of the network to tangibly support companies in managing and leading change in the digital ecosystem, with a specific focus on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) values and women-led entrepreneurial teams

WOMEN & SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION CUP

A competition for innovative startups, leveraging the power of the network to tangibly support companies in managing and leading change in the digital ecosystem, with a specific focus on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) values and women-led entrepreneurial teams


Michele Centemero, Country Manager Mastercard

Startups represent an inexhaustible source of innovation for our industry and we believe that, in a logic of Open Innovation, having the chance to partner with them and support them is a great asset.


Michele Centemero, Country Manager Mastercard

A competition for innovative startups, leveraging the power of the network to tangibly support companies in managing and leading change in the digital ecosystem, with a specific focus on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) values and women-led entrepreneurial teams

Connecting the dots

Most of the innovation work does not take place within large companies, but in innovative startups that take advantage of the lean approach and scalable and fast growing business models.
Knowing and collaborating with innovative companies is essential for large companies wishing to maintain their leadership.

15 years of activity, 6,500 startups analyzed, 500 professional business angels.

We offer our unique experience and expertise in evaluating and monitoring emerging technologies and the most disruptive innovative companies.

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