CUSTOMER PROGRAMS
Unlock innovation through SAP’s startup ecosystem
We harness the entrepreneurial spirit of SAP’s founders to curate the most innovative and inclusive ecosystem in the enterprise software industry.
Explore Innovation
Experience Startup Innovation
Turn your ideas into action by joining an innovation session that covers the latest developments in your industry. Each session is carefully curated to let you gain valuable insights and make connections without getting caught up in the details.
Push Innovation Forward
Ensure that you have the right tools to move your business forward by working with our team to define new use cases based on the latest developments in enterprise software.
Access Curated Insights
Stay in the know about important trends and startups that can help you run at your best. Our dedicated team ensures you are connected with startups that are solving the challenges you and your company face.
SAP.iO + BUMBLE BEE FOODS
De-risking innovation through curation
Our portfolio development team helped expose leaders at Bumble Bee Foods to relevant startup solutions that complemented their existing SAP landscape – saving time and money.
“Not only do I love getting exposure to new tech and innovations that can support our business, it’s imperative to our success. SAP.iO does the leg work to curate and filter the landscape of startups so I know they complement our SAP landscape and it helps to de-risk the process if we choose to run a POC.”
Tony CostaSVP & CIO, Bumble Bee Foods
SAP.iO + NTT DATA SERVICES
Inspiring creativity
Selection day provides SAP customers like NTT Data Services with the opportunity to learn about new solutions that can help address challenges they are facing, such as maximizing learning engagement, building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and supporting employees’ mental health. At the same time, the startups presenting received input and feedback on their solutions.
“I loved watching the startups present. Their creative approaches to the current HR challenges we are facing were inspiring and would definitely have a positive impact on our recruiting and talent initiatives.”
Vicki FurnishVP Human Capital at NTT DATA Services
Launch Collaboration
Combine Efforts
Actively work with our team to scout startups, assess solutions, and provide critical input before we accept startups into a new cohort. This experience gives you a head start at finding the right startups that fit your needs.
Run Pilots
Get early access to pilot the latest solutions from startups that can help your business run at its best. Be the first in line to validate use cases.
Mentor Startups
Shape the future of enterprise software and contribute directly to the startups’ success by advising, mentoring, and sharing your knowledge with them. Program collaborators are also invited to attend select sessions and experiences during the program.
SAP.iO TEL AVIV + E.ON & ISRAEL ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Partnering to find and accelerate startups in the utilities space
During the SAP.iO Foundry Tel-Aviv Utilities program we collaborated with the European energy company E.ON and Israel Electric Corporation (IEC). E.ON and IEC participated in the application screening phase, had dedicated meetings and sessions with the selected startups during the program, shared insights and industry challenges with startups, and were potential beta-sites for pilots for relevant startups.
“The combined reach and know-how of both companies will bring huge benefit to startups who are ready to scale with international companies.”
Mickey SteinerHead of E.ON Israel
“As IEC is Israel's major utility, we believe this is a great opportunity for start-up companies to work with IEC's experts in order to commercialize their products in the start-up nation.”
Zviya BaronHead of Innovation at IEC
Extend Solutions
Maximize Investment
Maximize your investment in SAP solutions without worrying about integration or data and system risks. All apps on SAP Store have gone through SAP’s rigorous vetting and security checks so you can focus on the benefits of innovation.
Transact Simply
Discover, trial & buy innovative solutions to solve your business challenges on SAP’s online marketplace. With flexible purchasing options and support from SAP and trusted partners, you and your business can get everything you need to succeed from one source.
Accelerate ROI
Eliminate the need to build integrations from scratch and save time with startup solutions that have built out of the box integrations into SAP products. Focus on getting quick value from new solutions instead of spending time on tedious technical tasks.
SCOTIABANK & PLUM
Creating More Effective Processes with Predictive Talent Data
The Challenge
Scotiabank needed a resume alternative to predictively place applicants into the right roles, all while providing a value-added candidate experience and reducing bias.
The Solution
Plum enabled their recruiters to efficiently identify high-potential talent at scale by understanding skillsets over experience.
BENTELER & ARKITE
Guiding manufacturing operators with visual guidance powered by AI
How Benteler leveraged Arkite’s Human Interface Mate to transforms workstations into a digital and interactive environment.
The Company
Benteler operates worldwide in the fields of automotive technology, steel and tube production, engineering and distribution.
The Challenge
Benteler was looking for a solution to support both assembly and picking of critical components for its multiple product variants.
The Solution
Arkite’s solution fully integrates with Benteler’s systems to provide full traceability while optimizing the picking process. It also ensures that the operator is supported with a virtual checklist of key tasks and safety checks.
