Corporates

Access European innovation pipelines and test solutions at lower risk

impact.brussels connects your teams with startups, research groups and EU funded projects so you can move faster on sustainability, new products and new business models.

Is this for you?

You lead innovation, R&D, sustainability or strategy in a company
You want to work with startups and research but lack bandwidth or structure
You want to use EU funding to de risk pilots and collaborations
You need a partner who understands both corporate realities and EU programmes

What you get

Curated access to relevant startups and research teams
Opportunities to join or lead EU consortia as the industry partner
Pilots designed around your strategic goals, not just technology for its own sake
Internal capability building to work better with external innovators
Our process

From idea to funded deployment

A structured path from clarifying priorities to designing and delivering pilots that matter for your business.

01. Clarify priorities

Align on goals and constraints

We run focused conversations to surface your strategic goals, constraints and existing initiatives.

02. Identify projects

Find calls and partners

We scan programmes and partners that fit, proposing opportunities where EU funding can de risk pilots and collaborations.

03. Design & deliver

Pilot, learn, integrate

We shape the project, connect you with startups and researchers, and stay involved through pilots so results inform your core business.

Services in detail

How we support corporates

Innovation and startup scouting in targeted domains
Support to join or initiate EU funded projects and consortia
Design and coordination of pilots with clear success criteria
Foresight and strategy workshops on future risks and opportunities
Training for teams on working with startups and research partners

FAQ

How much internal time do we need?

We design engagements so your key people are involved at critical moments without drowning in admin. We can absorb a significant share of coordination.

We have never joined an EU project before.

No problem. We help you understand the basics, choose suitable programmes and design a manageable first step.

Do you only work with large corporates?

No. We also work with medium sized companies that have clear innovation needs and are ready to engage seriously with external partners.

Want to explore a specific challenge or theme?

Share one concrete challenge you want to solve and we will propose possible collaboration paths.