Digital community and interconnectedness of innovation ecosystems across Europe

Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship

Germany

Service ID:

EP252S3
Service description

The Start for Future (SFF) platform provides a comprehensive digital space designed to support innovation projects, SMEs, corporates, and institutional programmes. It functions as both a collaboration environment and a programme management tool, tailored to the needs of multi-stakeholder ecosystems working across regions and sectors. At its core, the platform enables users to manage innovation programmes from early-stage incubation to advanced co-creation and acceleration. Programme organisers can set up dedicated spaces for each initiative, track progress, manage participants, share materials, and facilitate communication across teams. For SMEs and corporates, the platform offers tools to connect with startups, universities, and public partners, enabling structured co-creation and scouting for innovation. Through matchmaking features, innovation challenges, and ecosystem dashboards, companies can identify collaboration opportunities and monitor engagement in real time. Startups and project teams benefit from access to a community of peers and mentors, with functionalities such as resource libraries, event calendars, team profiles, and discussion boards. These features foster ongoing knowledge exchange and visibility across the SFF network. The platform's modular design allows customisation based on the goals of each programme or partner, making it a scalable, user-friendly solution for advancing innovation through digital and global collaboration.

Sector
Sector agnostic
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 1 – Basic principles observed
TRL 2 – Technology concept formulated
TRL 3 – Experimental proof of concept
TRL 4 – Technology validated in lab
TRL 5 – Technology validated in relevant environment
TRL 6 – Technology demonstrated in relevant environment
TRL 7 – System prototype demonstration in operational environment
TRL 8 – System complete and qualified
TRL 9 – Actual system proven in operational environment
Financial requirements

Cost per individualised subcommunity with access to all features is €7000 annually.

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