For Startups

Combient Foundry Ignite

Europe’s largest industrial Venture Client Alliance connects pioneering startups with industry-leading corporates to deliver measurable business impact. Submit your solution, pick relevant focus areas, and get matched to decision-makers ready to buy.

R&D

  • Research & Innovation
  • Product Design & Development
  • Prototyping & Testing

Manufacturing & Operations

  • Production & Assembly
  • Quality & Process Management
  • Facilities & Equipment Management
  • Field Operations / Service Delivery

Supply Chain & Logistics

  • Procurement & Vendor Management
  • Inventory & Warehouse Management
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Demand & Supply Planning

IT & Data

  • IT Infrastructure & Operations
  • Software Development & Applications
  • Cybersecurity & Risk Management
  • Data & Business Analytics

Sales & Marketing

  • Sales Operations & Enablement
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Demand Generation & Customer Acquisition

Customer Service

  • Customer Support
  • Onboarding & Training
  • Customer Success & Retention
  • Customer Feedback

HR & Communications – People & Culture

  • Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
  • Learning & Development
  • Compensation
  • Benefits & Payroll
  • Communications

Finance & Legal

  • Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Treasury & Cash Management
  • Legal & Contract Management
  • Risk & Compliance

Corporate Strategy & Development

  • Corporate Strategy & Planning
  • Business Transformation & Change Management
  • Market Intelligence

Sustainability & ESG

  • Circularity
  • Material Science
  • Energy & Resource Management
  • ESG & Corporate Responsibility

Other

  • Concrete suggestions that can benefit members of Europe’s largest Venture Client Alliance

Benefits of collaborating with Combient Foundry

Join a proven system for startup–corporate collaboration. Launch pilots faster, align with real industrial needs, and scale what works.

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Alliance of leading corporates

Access Europe’s largest industrial Venture Client Alliance

Engage with industrial frontrunners—share insights, validate solutions with real business owners, and scale deployments through a collaborative alliance.

Structured pilot execution

Structured pilot execution

From scope to onboarding and milestone tracking, leverage practical workflows that accelerate validation and adoption.

No equity, practical outcomes

No equity, tangible outcomes

Focus on business impact. We enable commercial collaborations without equity requirements or hidden fees.

Global hubs and community

Global hubs and engaged community

Operate across hubs in Helsinki, Munich, Stockholm, and Silicon Valley—connect with peers, researchers, and corporate stakeholders.

Ready to apply?

Before you apply to Ignite

Check if there are specific opportunities currently open at Combient Foundry that match your solution perfectly. These targeted opportunities often have faster timelines and more focused requirements.

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Join Combient Foundry's Foundry Ignite program. We'll match your solution with relevant focus areas and connect you with the right industrial partners.

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Basic Information
Company details and focus areas
Solution Information
Your solution and customer experience
Financials & Team
Business metrics and team details
Additional Details
Contact info and attachments

1Company Information

Exclude legal suffixes (Ltd, Inc, GmbH, etc.)

Must include http:// or https://

Max 150 characters

Max 1200 characters

Select from the dropdown list only

Full-time employees (FTE)

2Focus Areas

Select the areas that best match your solution (select 1-3) *:

R&D

Research & Innovation, Product Design & Development, Prototyping & Testing

Manufacturing & Operations

Production & Assembly, Quality & Process Management, Facilities & Equipment Management, Field Operations / Service Delivery

Supply Chain & Logistics

Procurement & Vendor Management, Inventory & Warehouse Management, Transportation & Logistics, Demand & Supply Planning

IT & Data

IT Infrastructure & Operations, Software Development & Applications, Cybersecurity & Risk Management, Data & Business Analytics

Sales & Marketing

Sales Operations & Enablement, Marketing & Branding, Demand Generation & Customer Acquisition

Customer Service

Customer Support, Onboarding & Training, Customer Success & Retention, Customer Feedback

HR & Communications – People & Culture

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits & Payroll, Communications

Finance & Legal

Accounting & Financial Reporting, Treasury & Cash Management, Legal & Contract Management, Risk & Compliance

Corporate Strategy & Development

Corporate Strategy & Planning, Business Transformation & Change Management, Market Intelligence

Sustainability & ESG

Circularity, Material Science, Energy & Resource Management, ESG & Corporate Responsibility

Other

Concrete suggestions that can benefit members of Europe’s largest Venture Client Alliance

Frequently asked

About venture clienting and submissions