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Develop high-performing Big Data and AI solutions

We’re looking for startups working on innovative ideas that solve major business problems with the use of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.

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Our business partners:

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Scale your Big Data or AI startup with StartSmart CEE’s Big Data & AI Acceleration Program

Get the resources and support you need to bring your groundbreaking AI and Big Data solutions to life. 

 

Collaborate with corporate partners who are looking to solve their data challenges. 

 

Work together on developing your proof of concept and polishing your idea. Bring innovative solutions to a partners’ challenges and get their support in scaling your business. 

 

Access the feedback, expertise, know-how, and experience you need to refine, test, and turn your idea into a scalable business.

With over 300+ success stories, our Acceleration Programs are THE place to grow your startup.

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Why join our Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Program?

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Test-Drive Your Idea

Leverage our partner’s unique position and test your solution in a real-life scenario. Gather the feedback you need to improve your product or service.

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Gain Competitive Advantage

Get access to insights, data, and resources from an established corporate partner and gain a competitive edge over startups in your industry.

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Access Mentoring & Expert Advice

Get regulatory and business advice. Avoid common business mistakes and ensure your big data solution is compliant with data regulations.

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Grow Without Losing Equity

When you join our Acceleration Program, we don’t ask for equity – you get to keep 100% ownership over your startup.

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Take Your Startup to Our Expansion Week

The winner of our Demo Day will be invited to our Berlin or London Startup Expansion Week.

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Meet New Customers

Every partnership is an opportunity to turn your partner into your first customer or to take advantage of their network to acquire future clients.

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Get up to €90,000 Non-Equity Grant

Receive funding for testing and technology development, in partnership with our corporate sponsors. *This grant is available for a limited number of startups meeting the formal requirements.

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Become a Member of Our Alumni Club

Meet fellow entrepreneurs, network with potential investors, and access unique, alumni-only events and discounts.

Our Corporate Partners

Polpharma

Polpharma is the leader of the Polish pharmaceutical market and one of the leading drug manufacturers in the Central and Eastern European region. Established in 1935, now is a part of a strong international pharmaceutical group offering modern medicines, substances and innovative solutions to patients and business partners around the world. 400 million packages of medicines leave Polpharma factories every year. 

Through the Polpharma Science Foundation, the company funds scientific projects in the fields of pharmaceuticals and medicine and scholarships for young scientists.



 

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How to automate and simplify the process of identifying, analyzing, reviewing and summarizing data from scientific databases and publications.
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PZU

The PZU Group is the largest financial institution in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The company is trusted by over 22 million customers in five countries. Operating in the areas of insurance, banking, investments, and healthcare, PZU manages nearly PLN 470 billion in assets. Implementing innovations is a crucial aspect of the PZU Ready for Startups program.

 

The company aims not only to respond to developments in insurtech but also to stay ahead of these trends. PZU is looking for startups operating in various areas, particularly in insurtech, advanced analytics solutions, digitalization, and new customer interactions.

 

How to improve business management and prediction by exploiting the potential of Data Science (both property and life insurance), e.g.
How to manage the "waste" from garages more effectively - parts of our customers' vehicles qualified for replacement or disposal?
How to recognize, verify various forms of deep fakes (text, photos, voice, video, etc.), insurance fraud.
How to support employee upskilling to take care of employee welfare and build good working habits.

Veolia

Veolia Group in Poland is committed to becoming a leading company in ecological transformation. For over 25 years, it has been a trusted partner to cities and industriesacross the country. By leveraging its expertise and experience, Veolia provides innovative services tailored to the needs of its customers. Through investments in the expansion and modernization of its production and distribution infrastructure, as well as by developing solutions for energy efficiency, water and wastewater management, and waste management, the company contributes to the sustainable development of cities and industries. Veolia Group in Poland employs 4,500 workers whose mission is to renew the world’s resources. Operating in 123 locations, it manages district heating networks in 59 cities.

How can we apply predictive modeling in the energy market?

Our Corporate Partners

Piątnica

Piątnica is a dairy cooperative situated in north-eastern Poland. With revenues surpassing €500 million, it ranks as Poland’s third-largest dairy manufacturer. Its product portfolio encompasses over 150 packaged consumer products, including cottage cheese, cream, yoghurts, quark, and fresh milk, all branded as Piątnica domestically, and as Piątnica or Dairly in international markets. The cooperative holds leading market positions in multiple product categories and is regularly purchased by over 90% of domestic households.

How to utilize AI-driven solutions to scan the internet for information on product innovations, market trends (especially consumer, nutritional, and communication trends), and consumer preferences and opinions? The goal is to leverage advanced technologies to gather and analyze data, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
How to utilize AI-driven solutions to deepen knowledge about individual country markets, including available product offerings, demographics, trends, and consumer preferences? The goal is to gather detailed information on market nomenclature, challenges, and communication channels, with precision down to country/region and ethnic affiliation.
How to estimate cattle herd sizes and cowshed capacities using aerial or satellite imagery, or potentially other methods? The goal is to leverage advanced data analysis and AI technologies to provide accurate estimations, which will inform forecasting and decision-making processes.
How to utilize adaptive optimization solutions for the technical aspects of production processes, primarily based on sensor readings from production lines? The goal is to improve production efficiency through equipment setting adjustments, anomaly alerts, risk of failure alerts, and simulations of alternative production plans to optimize margins.

Who should apply?

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You’re Working with AI and Big Data

For our Acceleration Program, we’re looking for startups working on innovative, unique ideas that involve the use of big data and artificial intelligence.

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You Can Solve Our Partner’s Data Challenge

To get accepted, your product or service has to be able to solve one of our partner’s data challenges.

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You Are Beyond the Conceptualization Phase

Ideally, you already have market traction and have created at least a functional prototype.

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You Want to Commercialize Your Innovation

Every successful cooperation ends with a commercialization agreement with one of our partners.

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    Solve Major Problems in Different Industries

    Big Data and Artificial Intelligence can be used to help businesses solve their challenges in almost any vertical and industry. 

     

    At StartSmart CEE (formerly MIT Enterprise Forum CEE), we work closely with corporations and established businesses that are looking for ways to use AI to overcome their business challenges. 

     

    We’re looking for startups that can leverage AI and Big Data in unique, innovative ways. 

     

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