Fast-track your innovation through
AI-driven startup scouting

Fast-track your
innovation through AI-driven
startup scouting

We provide a structured, systematic approach to identify, evaluate, and engage the right startups and solution provider, Either through our AI-powered scouting platform or by hosting startup challenges.

Identify, evaluate, and engage startups via our AI-powered scouting platform or startup challenges.

Startup scouting and challenges - AI-driven innovation with HackCulture

Our scouting platform features

Connect with the right startups and solution providers through scouting and challenges—all on one platform.

Intelligent Startup Database

Easily find the most relevant startups from our AI-enhanced global database of 80K companies.

Startup Challenge custom microsite

Create visual landing pages to promote innovation challenges so startups can find you and submit their solutions.

Crowdsource Startups Internally

Use configurable submission forms or simple Excel imports to easily update your deal flow with new opportunities.

Prioritize your Needs

Collect, share and prioritize needs across all business units to ensure you focus on the right topics.

Deal Flow Management

Create a collaborative and structured deal-flow process that you can control to a precise degree.

Expert Reviews & Scorecards

Manage all technical assessments in one place and collect structured feedback from stakeholders and leadership.

Dashboards & Reports

Track your progress and the most important KPIs for your startup scouting program.

Connect directly with startups

Pinpoint the best opportunities with our dynamic visualization and engagement tool.

Integrations

Connect your tools and workflows with APIs and native integrations to keep your deal flow in sync.

Our managed services

Startup Scouting Process

Define Problem Statement

We gather detailed insights into your problem areas and business priorities to ensure sourcing is aligned with strategic needs.

Market Research

We map the ecosystem, track trends, and benchmark competitors to identify promising opportunities.

Sourcing & Identification

Through our Scout Platform and domain experts, we shortlist startups from 80K+ pre-vetted innovators to match your requirements. Source through our 30+ partner network.

Introductory Calls

We arrange early conversations with founders to validate fit, assess feasibility, and gather deeper solution details.

Playbook Onboarding

Selected startups are integrated into our Open Innovation Platform, equipped with resources, tools, and structured workflows for smoother collaboration.

Engagement

Continuous engagement builds momentum from workshops to pilots ensuring alignment and driving scalable partnerships.

Our Service Pillars

Four pillars that power how we deliver innovation.Strategic consulting, digital platforms, talent acquisition, and program execution: the four pillars that power innovation delivery.

Strategic Innovation Consulting

Executive advisory and workflow optimization to scope and validate high-impact business challenges.Executive advisory and workflow optimization to scope and validate high-impact business challenges with expert support.

Branded Digital Platform

Custom digital portal with creative services to enhance program visibility and streamline data management.Custom digital portal with creative services to enhance program visibility and streamline applicant data management.

Targeted Talent Acquisition

Multi-channel outreach and partner engagement to source qualified participants aligned with your goals.Multi-channel outreach and partner engagement to source qualified participants aligned with strategic goals.

Program Execution & Governance

End-to-end management of program workflows, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.End-to-end management of program workflows, reporting, and stakeholder coordination for operational excellence.

Trusted by Innovators

Hear from enterprises partnered with us for hackathons, hiring, and innovation.Hear from enterprises who have partnered with us for hackathons, hiring, and innovation challenges that drive real impact.

We discovered and hired the right talent through hackathons powered by HackCulture. The quality of candidates and ease of evaluation exceeded our expectations.

Davalika Nimmagadda

Blend, Hiring Hackathon

Their innovative approaches brought our developer marketing vision to life. Working with HackCulture has been a truly impactful partnership.

Subhranshu Kumar

Logitech, Dev Marketing

Our internal hackathon ran seamlessly and our teams stayed engaged throughout. HackCulture’s support as an innovation partner is unparalleled.

Varun Thomas

Mphasis, Internal Hackathon