Design and delivery of a large-scale investment readiness accelerator, specialised scouting and supporting more than 100 startups. The programme combined mentoring, practical training, and investor collaboration, contributing to a combined portfolio valuation exceeding €400 million.
Co-development of a Business Angel Academy in China in partnership with 929 Challenge, designed to strengthen early-stage investment capacity through structured training, cross-border collaboration, and practical frameworks supporting informed decision-making.
Design and delivery of a tailored corporate innovation programme developed in collaboration with Toys“R”Us, an international toy retail brand. The initiative focused on testing innovation and identifying new concepts through venture scouting, ecosystem partnerships, and strategic workshops aimed at strengthening internal innovation capability.
MERLIN is a large-scale initiative focused on freshwater ecosystem restoration through nature-based solutions, bringing together research, policy, and innovation actors to develop scalable restoration models. Connectology's contribution focuses on innovation ecosystem engagement, designing investment frameworks and financial instruments that mobilise public and private capital for restoration initiatives.
Nature Returns is a multi-year programme supporting protected area management through new business models and local entrepreneurship. The initiative connects conservation practice with innovation ecosystems, enabling capacity building and long-term institutional collaboration.
We invest in early-stage ventures developing applied technologies across deeptech and sustainability. Investments include MEGI Health, Thinkable AI, Evelyn Health, and VOOVOO, among a broader portfolio of selected ventures. Our involvement centres on investment readiness, ecosystem access, and strategic engagement.