The most comprehensive data-driven study in Europe on corporations using startup solutions to innovate effectively.
Venture Clienting, Startup Partnering, Corporate-Startup Collaborations and beyond all describe the act of using startup solutions to advance corporate innovation. Our field is multi-faceted and requires cooperation and transparency. Enter The State of Venture Clienting 2023, Europe's leading study on our industry. It relies on a data-driven methodology to illustrate latest developments and highlight best practices. It is designed to enable knowledge-sharing and empower corporate innovators.
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The GlassDollar data-engine has collected thousands of corporate-startup relationships; we use this data to invite organizations to the Study.
Participants answer to a six-part survey. Wherever verification is needed, a follow-up call is also conducted.
Information about purchasing, usage and results is cross-referenced with the relevant startups.
All VCUs participating in the study receive a personalised benchmarking of their unit against maximum attainable scores, industry leaders and overall average — across our 6 criteria. This audit includes actionable insights and is designed to enable you to unlock budget for optimsations and improvements.
If you are the Head of a European Innovation Unit which facilitates the use of startup solutions within your organization, you are welcome to join industry leaders and participate in the study.
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Startup Partnering units are invited to take part in the Study based on partnerships collected by the GlassDollar data-engine. They answer to a thorough survey and follow-up interview. Relevant information is cross-checked with startups which have worked with the unit.
The evaluation is based on five main criteria and was designed by industry evangelist community group Venture Client Roundtable. It aims to move the industry's lend away from vanity metrics to measurable impact.
Is the unit's strategy aligned with the organisation's? Do top decision makers support the unit?
How many resources (incl. team) are available and dedicated to Venture Clienting?
What are the unit's core workflows and processes? How effectively does the unit run?
What is the experience provided to startup partners, incl. legal framework and payment terms?
How much has the unit penetrated the organization?
How many implementations have been lead? How is their impact tracked?
May 8th, 2023 — HTGF Family Days, Bonn
The Study is set to include a ranking of Europe's Venture Clienting units, based on which prizes will be awarded, starting with Germany this coming spring. The Awards bring recognition and visibility to the corporate innovation units who are leading the Venture Clienting community forward.
The winner will be entitled to a complimentary Innovation Workshop Day conducted by Capgemini Invent, led by Jens Hofmeister, the Vice President and Head of Innovation.
This research will be leveraged to give early customers the credit they deserve and inform policy making to form the right incentives.
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