Corporate Innovation Services – US

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America’s most ambitious corporations are expanding globally. Dealflow.eu connects you to 24,000+ deep tech startups across Europe — for acquisitions, pilots, and open innovation that solve your real business challenges.

24K+
European Startups
200+
Global Corporates
230+
Deals Facilitated
5
EU Commission Contracts

Why US Corporations Must Look East — to Europe

Europe is home to the world’s most advanced deep tech ecosystem — from cleantech pioneers in Scandinavia to AI labs in London and biotech hubs in Germany. US corporations that access this ecosystem gain a decisive competitive edge, both at home and on the global stage. With EU regulatory leadership, Horizon Europe funding, and a 450M-consumer single market, now is the time to plant your flag.

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Access Cutting-Edge Technology Before Your Competitors

European deep tech startups are pioneering breakthroughs in cleantech, semiconductors, biotech, and cybersecurity — sectors where US industries face mounting pressure to innovate and diversify supply chains.

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Enter Europe Without the Risk of Building from Scratch

Acquiring or partnering with a proven European startup is 5–10x faster than organic market entry. Get a ready customer base, EU regulatory approvals, and local talent — instantly.

Solve Your Hardest Business Problems with Global Talent

Post innovation challenges to Dealflow’s network of 24,000+ startups and receive tailored solutions from Europe’s best founders — tested, vetted, and pilot-ready.

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Leverage EU Grants to Co-Fund R&D

Horizon Europe and EIC programs offer non-dilutive funding for R&D collaboration. US corporations with European partnerships or subsidiaries can co-apply and tap billions in public research funding.

Three Ways Dealflow Works For You

Each service is fully managed end-to-end by our team of innovation experts with deep EU Commission and corporate experience.

Dealflow Innovation Event
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Tailored Innovation & Startup Scouting

We find the right startups for your exact business challenges — globally sourced, rigorously vetted, and ready to pilot.

  • Define your innovation challenge with our team
  • Receive 10–20 pre-vetted startup shortlists
  • In-person Corporate Innovation Day in Europe
  • ~35% average pilot conversion ratio
  • Post-event deal support & KPI reporting
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Startup–Corporate Matchmaking Platform

List your innovation challenges on Europe’s leading open innovation platform and receive applications from 24,000+ qualified startups.

  • Free corporate account setup
  • Post unlimited innovation challenges
  • Manage inbound pipeline in one dashboard
  • Direct introductions to relevant startups
  • Already trusted by 200+ global corporates
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EU Grants Scanning & Writing

Access non-dilutive EU funding for high-impact R&D. Our grant experts scan, apply, and manage the entire process on your behalf.

  • Customised EU funding landscape report
  • Consortium building & coordination
  • Full proposal co-writing to submission
  • Quality review of near-ready proposals
  • Post-award grant management support

Why US Corporations Choose Dealflow.eu as Their Europe Partner

€2.9M
Average funding secured per supported startup
45%
Pilot-to-commercial conversion at best-in-class innovation days
230+
Total deals facilitated across corporates, startups, and investors
5
Active European Commission contracts — unmatched credibility in Brussels

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Discovery Call & Challenge Mapping

Our team works with your business units to identify the 2–3 innovation challenges where external startups could create the most impact. We map European market trends and define what success looks like.

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Global Scouting & Vetting

We search across Europe — and beyond, including Israel, Singapore, and Korea — to find the highest-fit startups. Every company is screened for TRL, traction, and strategic relevance to your challenge.

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Innovation Day in Europe

Fly your leadership team to a world-class European city for a curated Innovation Day — startup pitches, 1-on-1 meetings, and a networking dinner. Our team handles every logistic detail.

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Pilot Structuring & Deal Support

We co-design pilot scopes, KPIs, and roadmaps with both parties, then track the pipeline through to commercial agreement — including acquisition advisory when the opportunity arises.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Over a decade at the centre of Europe’s innovation economy, Dealflow.eu has built a track record that speaks for itself.

24,000+
Startups in Network
1,200+
Active Investors
200+
Large Corporates
30+
Corporate Days / Year
35%
Avg Pilot Conversion

Trusted by the World’s Leading Corporations
Coca-Cola
AB InBev
Vattenfall
Ferrovial
Engie
Unilever
P&G
Philips
ABB
Samsung
Thales
Bayer
Coca-Cola
AB InBev
Vattenfall
Ferrovial
Engie
Unilever
P&G
Philips
ABB
Samsung
Thales
Bayer

Real Deals, Real Outcomes

Corporate Innovation Matchmaking
Energy Sector · Galp · June 2025

Portuguese Energy Player partners with various early-stage startups

Dealflow ran an end-to-end innovation scouting program for Galp, identifying and facilitating startups from across the globe — including companies from Korea — to solve challenges in transforming the global energy system.

85Applications
12Selected
45%Pilot Ratio
30%Pilot → Commercial

Beverages Sector · Dec 2025

Global Beverage Brand Discovers Next-Gen Functional Ingredients

A major beverage corporate used Dealflow to scout B2B ingredient startups in the functional beverages space. The structured scouting process — across 5 batches and 80+ food investors — delivered a curated shortlist and a high-quality in-person innovation event.

84Scouted
19Applications
12Selected
30%Pilot Ratio

Deep Tech Sectors Where America Meets Europe

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Cleantech & Energy

Solar, hydrogen, energy storage, smart grids, and circular economy solutions — critical for US corporations navigating the energy transition and ESG commitments.

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Pharma & Biotech

Drug discovery platforms, diagnostics, genomics, and medtech — Europe’s biotech clusters offer US pharma giants unmatched R&D partnerships and regulatory pathways.

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Cybersecurity & AI

Zero-trust architecture, AI safety, IoT security, and 5G infrastructure — for US tech corporations building resilient and compliant global digital infrastructure.

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Advanced Manufacturing

Industrial robotics, quantum computing, smart factories, and supply chain tech — as US manufacturers seek to diversify and automate, European expertise is essential.

Ready to Bring European Innovation into Your Strategy?

Book a confidential 30-minute strategy call with our corporate innovation team. No commitment required — just a conversation about your goals and how Europe’s best startups can help you achieve them.

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