Stratosfare for startups | Win companies as customers & partners

Hey Startups - want to be connected?

We connect startups with companies – fast, simple, local and global.

We understand the challenges of turning large enterprises into customers or partners. And we know how crucial it is to validate products and business models quickly, build strong references, and secure funding – without giving up equity too early. We work closely with companies to define clear technical requirements and connect you with decision-makers who have both budget and time.

Innovation Fields That Drive Us

Our corporate partners are actively looking for startups in the following fields to improve or reinvent their products and processes. Interested? Apply here!

Green Tech

Manufacturing companies want to reduce their environmental footprint – through energy-efficient processes, sustainable materials, or circular business models.

Food Tech

We’re looking for startups rethinking the food and beverage industry – from new ingredients and processes to packaging and logistics. Or just the next really great product!

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Industry 4.0

Production in Europe demands full digitization and automation. Rising costs, labor shortages, and new products require new processes – Industry 4.0 remains key.

Artificial intelligence

Beyond the hype: it's time for productivity! We’re looking for clear, value-adding AI use cases in products and processes – not vague services without tangible goals.

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Smart Home & Buildings

From smart kitchens in family homes to connected hospitals and smart cities – buildings must become more networked, intelligent, and sustainable. We’re looking for the solutions.

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HMI – Human Machine Interface

Products are becoming more complex – but must remain intuitive. We’re looking for innovative solutions that improve human-machine interaction.

Problem–Solution Fit

We regularly publish use cases from our partner companies. See a match? Apply now or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date!

Alternative Packaging

Packaging is necessary but often not sustainable. Companies are looking for environmentally friendly yet functional materials to replace cardboard, styrofoam, and plastic films. Sought-after are solutions that are stable, protective, and can be seamlessly integrated into existing packaging processes.

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Smart City & Smart Grid

Cities and municipalities need sustainable and intelligent infrastructure solutions. Technologies are sought that connect urban systems and optimize energy consumption. Needed are solutions that manage energy flows, integrate renewable energy sources, and improve the efficiency of supply networks.

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Personalized Nutrition

Demand for personalized nutrition is growing – based on individual preferences and (changing) health data. Companies are looking for solutions that integrate seamlessly into everyday life and make personalized nutrition easy to implement.

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Recruiting & HR-Tech

Companies are looking for more efficient and effective ways to find qualified employees. Sought-after are technological solutions that automate application processes, improve pre-selection using AI, and enable competency-based decisions through intelligent analysis of applicant data.

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Digital Twin

Whether in building construction or the production of mechatronic products like washing machines or harvesters – digital twins capture and process data in real time to optimize operations and reduce risks. Companies are looking for solutions that apply digital twins specifically in buildings or production facilities.

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Customer Feedback

Customer feedback should be seamlessly integrated into product management and development to specifically increase customer satisfaction. Companies are looking for solutions that automatically collect feedback from various sources, analyze it, and translate it into decisions and improvements.

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Business Models for BIM

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the digitalization of construction processes open up new efficiency potentials. However, viable business models are still lacking along the entire value chain and throughout the building lifecycle. Companies are looking for innovations that unlock this potential.

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Next-Gen Displays

Touch displays improve user experience and reduce costs by eliminating physical control elements. Companies are looking for energy-efficient, robust, and high-resolution displays with intuitive operation – for use in the automotive and electronics sectors.

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Coffee & Milk Alternatives

Growing environmental demands are increasing the need for alternatives to conventional coffee and dairy products. Companies are looking for plant-based solutions with excellent taste and functionality, produced sustainably and at least equal in quality to traditional products.

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Farm & Field Management

Farmers need to operate more efficiently while working more sustainably. Companies are looking for digital solutions that provide real-time insights into fields and resources, enabling the targeted use of water, energy, and fertilizers.

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Your Benefits at a Glance

We see startups as equal partners on the path to breakthrough technologies, innovative products, and efficient processes – regardless of size or stage.

Shorter Sales Cycles

We connect startups with companies that know what they want, negotiate fairly, and pay for real solutions – saving time and effort on both sides.

Hidden Champions as Customers

Get access to the it’s OWL network with 200+ mid-sized tech companies – often industry leaders or hidden champions, offering expertise and market access.

Corporate Venture Capital

We focus on Venture Clienting – not Capital. But a successful pilot can lead to deeper relationships and strategic investment if both sides are open to it.

Work with Us!

If you see a match between your solution and our focus areas, we’d be happy to hear from you.

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