The science done in research laboratories can change the world, but only when those discoveries can be transformed into innovations.
Identify the science and, together with a collaborative network of industry partners and subject specialists, develop the transformative innovation.
Validate and refine both the science and the commercial viability through proof-of-concept projects with leading industry partners.
Build an experienced executive team around a next-generation, high social impact company and realize the full potential of your research.
Match the industrial potential of your research with a corporate partner
The first step is matching a corporate strategy or investment mandate with the industrial potential of your research. This step is fundamental to getting your work outside the lab and establishing its viability. This allows both you and us to substantially reduce risk in terms of time and our investors in terms of capital. We systematically identify and prioritize potential partners for developing innovation and delivering proof-of-concept (PoC) projects.
Pair new technology with top tier business capability
Once we have identified the best science and established its viability, we find a serial entrepreneur who will transform the research into a commercial product along with Open Horizon's experienced management team. It is here that the capability for business execution becomes key. To attract investment now and in future rounds, it is essential to pair new technology, which may be industry-defining and change the rulebook with top tier business capability. For that reason, your cofounder will be the most important decision you make. The most challenging part of assembling a startup can occur when market demand is evident and it's time to form a team around the product or prototype. We connect you to the best operators and managers, those who have built and scaled and taken companies public.