Strategic Partnerships

From connection to acceleration
Forge strategic partnerships with both startups and corporations that align with your vision and growth goals. Expand beyond your core business and unlock valuable new revenue streams through smart collaborations.
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1000s

Of startups curated

10+

Partnership programs run

30+

Partnerships pursued

Curate high-potential startups
Ongoing

Curate high-potential startups

Source emerging businesses from the startup ecosystem that fit your innovation goals, and fit criteria that predict their potential to deliver results in the long-term.

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Process

1. Map potential opportunity areas
2. Pre-define selection criteria
3. Source initial long list
4. Curate short list

Output

1. A list of startups that match your needs and asset-offering
2. Engagement framework to initiate first contact

client case
Brussels Airport Company
Sharpened the strategic direction, operational approach, and commercial narrative of Brussels Airport’s corporate venture arm; collaborating with startups in 3 areas: smart transport, sustainability, and vibrant community.
Facilitate startup partnerships
Ongoing

Facilitate startup partnerships

Connect with the right startup partners to unlock new growth opportunities and co-create impactful ventures. Ensure alignment on shared goals, structure partnership models, and manage execution to maximise value.

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Process

1. Startup partner identification
2. Partnership model structuring
3. Alignment on shared goals
4. Execution and value management

Output

1. Identified startup partners
2. Structured partnership agreements
3. Shared goals and aligned vision
4. Value maximisation through managed execution

client case
Boortmalt
Defined a venturing hub strategy to tap into high-potential opportunities beyond core, resulting in the BoortmaltX acceleration unit, which we designed and ran the first two cohorts..
Facilitate corporate partnerships
4 - 8 weeks

Facilitate corporate partnerships

Connect with the right corporate partners to unlock new growth opportunities and co-create impactful ventures. Ensure alignment on shared goals, structure partnership models, and manage execution to maximise value.

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Process

1. Corporate partner identification
2. Partnership model structuring
3. Alignment on shared goals
4. Execution and value management

Output

1. Identified corporate partners
2. Structured partnership agreements
3. Shared goals and aligned vision
4. Value maximisation through managed execution

client case
BNP Paribas Fortis
Validated a sustainable housing solution from 10 concepts, helping set up a joint venture within BNPPF’s real estate portfolio. HappyNest provides renters with a pathway to sustainable homeownership through a unique “rent now, buy later” financial model.
Build a venture partner program
Ongoing

Build a venture partner program

Develop a structured program to engage and leverage external venture partners for co-development and scaling initiatives. Create a supportive framework that includes partnership governance, shared KPIs, and co-investment opportunities.

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Process

1. Co-create accelerator program
2. Map value spaces
3. Plan the program
4. Run the program
5. Coach participants
6. Run a graduation ceremony
7. After care

Output

1. Early stage investment
2. Solution sourcing
3. Trend foresighting
4. Entrepreneurial culture

client case
Flanders Investment & Trade
Designed and led the Accelerator Program connecting corporates with startups to develop and test POCs at Tomorrowland.

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strategy call

20 MINUTES

Introduction

Spot opportunities

Challenge discussion

Discuss synergies