For corporations
WHAT WE OFFER
Elpis Labs drives open innovation by connecting startups with corporations through innovation challenges and softlanding programs. We help businesses develop a structured global market entry strategy framework, ensuring successful expansion into new regions.
For the past decade, our team has identified, interviewed, and collaborated with thousands of startups, designing accelerator programs for global venture funds and driving innovation initiatives for governments and corporations. We continuously scout and evaluate new startups, staying ahead of emerging technologies and trends.
In addition to startup scouting, we help leadership teams stay competitive by organizing corporate learning tours, connecting them to key industry players in the US and facilitating visits to top innovation hubs.
The challenge for corporations
Identifying the Right Innovation
Struggle to find, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and solutions
Bridging the Startup-Corporate Gap
Navigating partnerships and procurement processes
Scalability & Implementation
Lack structured frameworks to test, validate, and scale startup-driven solutions
Our Services
Global Expansion for Corporate Leaders
Expand their footprint and partnerships internationally.
Matchmaking Service
Facilitate strategic partnerships online and in person
End-to-End Assistance
Receive guidance at every stage in the U.S. expansion journey.
Learning Expeditions
Learn about innovative practices and meet with key industry leaders in the US
Corporate Innovation & Startup Scouting in the U.S.
Companies use startup scouting services to identify, evaluate and pilot emerging technologies that match specific business challenges. In the U.S., Elpis Labs supports corporations through technology landscape research, startup sourcing, validation, curated introductions, innovation challenges and pilot implementation. Programs can be delivered nationally or around innovation hubs such as New York.
Use case definition
We help pin point exact technologies to solve your enterprise innovation needs
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Industry market trends analysis
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Expert business case study evaluation
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Case studies and technologies validation
Startup scouting & validation
Targeted technology search & validation to meet your specific business goals
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Startup search & technology matching
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Startups validation and business case matching
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Startup pitch & evaluation meetings
Pilots & integration
Tech implementation and workflow integration to optimize your innovation operational efficiency
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Pilots planning
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Pilots implementation
Corporate Missions
& Learning Expeditions
We design industry-specific visits, networking events, and strategy sessions for executives to experience innovation firsthand. Our learning expeditions provide corporate leaders with deep exposure to cutting-edge startups, emerging technologies, and new business models in key innovation hubs.
We arrange meetings and curate networking opportunities with...
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Venture capital funds & angels
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Corporate and big tech executives
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Startups
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Universities and research labs
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Accelerators and innovation hubs
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Innovation-oriented government representatives
What’s included:
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Custom tour itinerary
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Accomodation, logistics & transportation
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Chaperone
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Visa support
Let us tailor a program to fit your needs.
Corporate Innovation Programs
in the U.S.
Corporate innovation programs help companies identify emerging technologies, work with startups, and test new solutions against real business challenges.
Elpis Labs works with corporations in the U.S. to structure innovation programs around specific business priorities. Depending on the objective, programs can include technology landscape research, global startup sourcing, startup evaluation, curated meetings, innovation challenges, PoC design, pilot implementation, and access to relevant innovation ecosystems.
The right corporate innovation program depends on the company's objective.
Organizations looking to identify new technologies may start with technology scouting and market research. Companies with a defined business challenge may use startup scouting or an innovation challenge to identify relevant solutions. Teams that already have promising technology providers can move directly into validation, proof of concept, or pilot implementation.
Companies looking for corporate innovation programs in the U.S. can work with specialized innovation firms, startup accelerators, venture-client organizations, technology scouting partners, and local innovation ecosystems.
Elpis Labs supports corporate innovation teams across this process, from identifying relevant technologies and startups to facilitating meetings, structuring pilots, and supporting commercial collaboration.
Finding the Right Corporate Innovation Program
Open Innovation for Corporations and Startups
Open innovation is an approach in which companies collaborate with external startups, technology providers, universities, research institutions, and other ecosystem partners instead of relying only on internal R&D.
A typical open innovation process starts with defining a business challenge or strategic priority. It then moves through technology research, startup scouting, validation, meetings with selected companies, proof of concept, and pilot implementation.
Elpis Labs supports this process by helping corporations identify and evaluate relevant startups and by helping both sides move from initial discovery toward practical commercial collaboration.
Startup scouting is most effective when it is connected to a clear path toward validation and implementation.
The process usually begins with defining the corporate business challenge, technology requirements, and success criteria. Relevant startups are then sourced and evaluated based on solution fit, technology maturity, commercial readiness, integration requirements, and ability to work with enterprise customers.
Selected startups can then move into meetings with the corporate team, technical validation, proof-of-concept development, or a pilot in a controlled business environment.
A structured corporate innovation process can follow seven stages:
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Define the business challenge and expected outcome.
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Identify relevant technology categories and solution requirements.
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Source startups and technology providers.
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Evaluate technical and commercial fit.
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Select solutions for a proof of concept or pilot.
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Measure agreed technical and business KPIs.
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Decide whether to scale, procure, invest, or establish a longer-term commercial partnership.
From Startup Scouting to Corporate Pilots
Innovation Challenges
Reduce Innovation Costs
Latest, market-ready technology solutions tailored to your needs, on-demand.
From Search to Pilots Faster
Accelerate new technology integration with our expertly guided pilot project implementation program
Access Market-Ready Technologies
Minimize operational costs of your innovation departments through our custom-built innovation project
EXPLORE BY INDUSTRY
The Industries We Serve
Each industry page includes the specific challenges we address, technologies we scout, relevant use cases, and CVC landscape analysis for that vertical.
Use Cases
Market entry opportunity: Ecommerce & Logistics
Client
Luxury goods reseller specializing in B2B2C auctions automation and authentication, enhancing the resale of luxury goods through advanced technological solutions
150
Scouted startups
10
Startups validate
10
Pilots initiated
3
Project timeline (months)
Project
Scout startups to uncover market niches and opportunities in the USA, enhancing our company's presence and market entry strategy.
We help companies innovate
Industries
Banking
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Education
Retail
Telecommunications
Construction
Transportation and Logistics
Media and Entertainment
Hospitality and Tourism
Real Estate
Food and Beverage
Automotive
Financial Services
Technologies
Fintech
Robotics
IoT
AI
HR Tech
Marketing Tech
Blockchain
Cloud Computing
Augmented Reality
Virtual Reality
Renewable Energy Technologies
3D Printing
Data Analytics
Autonomous Vehicles
Nicolás Lagos Riquelme
Evofinan
“It is a very complete program... it allows different industries to benefit from the experience because it’s not 100% focused on just one niche. It connects you with different actors: institutions, entrepreneurs, investors, and potential clients. The program is a great instance to reconnect and learn how to better enter the U.S. market, ensuring the team is up-to-date and ready for the challenge.
We managed to close a deal with a major financial provider in the U.S. . They’ve opened the doors for us to start operating as brokers across the entire United States. Although we couldn't meet during the physical tour due to scheduling, the contact was generated there, we followed up digitally, and the meeting was highly effective.
We now have a list of about 10 potential providers waiting for us.”
Corporate Innovation in New York and Across the U.S.
Elpis Labs supports corporate innovation programs across the U.S., with direct access to New York's startup, investor, corporate, and technology ecosystem.
For companies interested in working specifically with startups and emerging technologies in New York, programs can include local startup sourcing, curated corporate-startup meetings, innovation events, proof-of-concept development, and pilot implementation.
This allows corporate teams to use New York as a practical environment for discovering technologies, testing solutions, building startup partnerships, and engaging with the broader U.S. innovation ecosystem.