Open Innovation & Partner scouting

Discover and connect with the right innovation partners and accelerate collaboration.

Public Funding
Innovation Consultancy
Digital Innovation
Project Implementation 

Finding the right partners, solution providers or investment opportunities can be challenging. Whether you are a corporate looking for high-potential start-ups, an investor scouting for promising technologies, or a consortium builder forming the ideal team for public funding – partner selection takes time, insight and the right tools.

At PNO Innovation, we make that process easier and more effective. Our Open Innovation and Partner Scouting service is built on decades of experience, smart data tools, and a clear methodology. We help you explore the innovation ecosystem with confidence – identifying, assessing, and connecting with the right partners to move your project forward.

We help you define the ideal partner profile, scout the right candidates, and facilitate meaningful connections. We follow a five-step approach to guide our services.

We start by understanding your innovation goals and strategic direction. Together, we define the ideal partner profile and set the search strategy.

Using Wheesbee©, our proprietary database with over 43 million innovators, we identify high-potential candidates across sectors, technologies, and geographies.

We perform due diligence on potential partners, looking at their innovation capacity, track record, and alignment with your needs.

We reach out to shortlisted partners on your behalf, set up first meetings, and align expectations on both sides.

Once you have found a match, we support you in setting up the partnership agreement – ensuring it aligns with your strategic objectives and is built to last.

What you get: the best partners for your innovation project

  • A clearly defined partner profile based on your needs and goals
  • A shortlist of qualified, high-potential partners
  • Thorough due diligence reports and compatibility analysis
  • Direct outreach and facilitation of first contact
  • Support in shaping the final collaboration.

500+
European stakeholders matched annually in cross-sector R&D projects  

43M+
innovators in our global database 

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proprietary scouting tool: WheesBee

Our references

Why choose PNO Innovation?

Proprietary scouting tools Proprietary scouting tools

Our Wheesbee© database gives you access to more than 43 million state-of-the-art innovators across all sectors – ensuring no opportunity is missed.

Proven success in partner matching Proven success in partner matching

From start-ups to research institutes, we have matched hundreds of organizations and consortia to the right partners – helping them innovate faster and more effectively.

Smart due diligence Smart due diligence

We don’t just deliver names, we perform thorough due diligence. You get tailored and qualified partner options with insights to make informed decisions about investments and partnerships.

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