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Our work is based on three main pillars:

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Research

Expert-level market trends analysis and methodological use case definition.
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Scouting and Validating

Curation and validation of global market-ready tech solutions.
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Operations

A-Z execution of the entire innovation process.

How it works

We’re methodological about the way we do open innovation.
Here’s what to expect from an innovation project:

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Use case
definition
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Startup
scouting
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Startup
validation
04
Startup
shortlist
05
Startup
prep
06
Business
meetings
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Pilot
planning
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Pilots Implementations
investments

See what the right technology can do for you.

Best-fit tech solutions can help you solve acute problems, reduce costs, streamline operations, and build new revenue streams.

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Utilizing IoT for remote maintenance and assessment can reduce production breakdowns by 70% and downtime by 45%.
Utilizing IoT for remote maintenance and assessment can reduce production breakdowns by 70% and downtime by 45%.
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IoT anomaly-detection sensors remedy problems on the spot.
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AI tools monitor and analyze data patterns continuously.
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Repair scheduling and operations occur through AI technology.
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IoT anomaly-detection sensors remedy problems on the spot.
02.
AI tools monitor and analyze data patterns continuously.
03.
Repair scheduling and operations occur through AI technology.
By using AI-driven EDR, cyber attack detection and response time can be reduced from days to seconds.
By using AI-driven EDR, cyber attack detection and response time can be reduced from days to seconds.
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Continuous endpoint monitoring and analytics with EDR technology.
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Automatic detection and response to cyber threats.
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Immediate security evaluation to review attack vulnerabilities and respond.
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Continuous endpoint monitoring and analytics with EDR technology.
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Automatic detection and response to cyber threats.
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Immediate security evaluation to review attack vulnerabilities and respond.
Augmented reality can yield 32% increase in production optimization and 46% reduction of task completing time.
Augmented reality can yield 32% increase in production optimization and 46% reduction of task completing time.
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Wearable AR devices provide accurate and real-time production line data.
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Line operators can be hands-free for uninterrupted work.
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AR will significantly impact the areas of training, workflows, and engagement.
See how
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Wearable AR devices provide accurate and real-time production line data.
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Line operators can be hands-free for uninterrupted work.
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AR will significantly impact the areas of training, workflows, and engagement.
Drive fraud rates close to zero and reduce manual review time by 90% with AI-powered fraud detection.
Drive fraud rates close to zero and reduce manual review time by 90% with AI-powered fraud detection.
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AI’s fraud detection superiority over human analysis.
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Companies make well-informed decisions through fraud pattern machine learning.
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Block suspicious activity and manage false positives.
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AI’s fraud detection superiority over human analysis.
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Companies make well-informed decisions through fraud pattern machine learning.
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Block suspicious activity and manage false positives.
Time spent to analyze data can be reduced by up to 95% with supply chain automation and digitization.
Time spent to analyze data can be reduced by up to 95% with supply chain automation and digitization.
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Digital platforms' real-time supply chain monitoring reduces manual involvement.
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Deliver uninterrupted operational essential insights through cutting-edge technology.
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Manufacturers' value chain performance increases for forecasting, logistics, etc.
See how
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Digital platforms' real-time supply chain monitoring reduces manual involvement.
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Deliver uninterrupted operational essential insights through cutting-edge technology.
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Manufacturers' value chain performance increases for forecasting, logistics, etc.
Conversational AI in banking can reduce customer wait time and resolve 80% of queries in the first contact.
Conversational AI in banking can reduce customer wait time and resolve 80% of queries in the first contact.
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Deploy conversational banking chatbots to resolve simple banking queries.
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Automated support saves employees time to better face complicated issues.
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Conversational banking increases customers' satisfaction.
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Deploy conversational banking chatbots to resolve simple banking queries.
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Automated support saves employees time to better face complicated issues.
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Conversational banking increases customers' satisfaction.
Digital twin technology can reduce production planning time by 30%, simulating every aspect of smart manufacturing.
Digital twin technology can reduce production planning time by 30%, simulating every aspect of smart manufacturing.
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Digital models and apps transform real-life systems to virtual space.
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Efficiency and productivity increase versus the physical world counterpart.
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Digitals models help predict outcomes, simulate scenarios, and provide insights.
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Digital models and apps transform real-life systems to virtual space.
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Efficiency and productivity increase versus the physical world counterpart.
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Digitals models help predict outcomes, simulate scenarios, and provide insights.
DeFi, like smart contracts, can save operating costs and lower operating ratios by 5-13 points for P&C insurers.
DeFi, like smart contracts, can save operating costs and lower operating ratios by 5-13 points for P&C insurers.
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Blockchain-stored smart contracts prompted by predetermined conditions.
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Automatic contract implementation without interference.
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Provide automated insurance claim processes.
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Blockchain-stored smart contracts prompted by predetermined conditions.
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Automatic contract implementation without interference.
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Provide automated insurance claim processes.
Cloud computing will reduce IT setup and maintenance costs by 50% and energy consumption by 15%.
Cloud computing will reduce IT setup and maintenance costs by 50% and energy consumption by 15%.
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On-demand IT cloud services replace data centers, server ownership and maintenance.
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Live data points analysis via cloud-based management platforms.
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Decrease electricity consumption and emissions production.
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On-demand IT cloud services replace data centers, server ownership and maintenance.
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Live data points analysis via cloud-based management platforms.
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Decrease electricity consumption and emissions production.
Algorithmic underwriting in insurance reduces loss ratio by more than 5%, providing more personalized products.
Algorithmic underwriting in insurance reduces loss ratio by more than 5%, providing more personalized products.
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Algorithmic underwriting allows insurers to automate risk-taking.
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Insurers can customize bespoke rules and risk appetite matching distinct criteria.
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Eliminating scanning preliminary policy documents.
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Algorithmic underwriting allows insurers to automate risk-taking.
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Insurers can customize bespoke rules and risk appetite matching distinct criteria.
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Eliminating scanning preliminary policy documents.

A tailored funnel to reach your target.

The numbers behind an innovation project.

Startups scouted
150-200
Validated startups
30-60
Best-fit startups
8-12
This is how we clear the noise
Business meetings
4-6
Deals
1-3
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It’s not magic.
Here’s what we validate:

Use case-fit

Unrivaled resolution to the use case at hand.

Product

Enterprise-ready, scalable, R&D complete, and ready for implementation.

Technology

Integration compliance and deployment with existing systems and APIs.

Finance

Solid financial foundation to ensure continuous operations.

Team

Know-how and expertise to work seamlessly with large organizations.

Compliance

Adherence to HIIPA, FDA, GDPR, and other regulation requirements.

Experience

Extensive proven record in current markets and new market growth capabilities.

Product’s USP

Prominent in the competitive landscape and  patented when needed.

The platform

SOSA’s methodology is powered by SOSA Q, an all-in-one innovation platform where you can manage, track and analyze your entire innovation funnel.

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The results

HP

Use Case

Bridging the digital and physical worlds; creating a whole new way to experience photographs.

Solution

Scouted for computer vision, AI, and image processing startups, one of which was integrated in HP's global smart app.

Scouted startups
40
Validated startups
20
Business meetings
5
Pilots
5

Swiss Re

Use Case

Tackling eight acute business obstacles in the property, casualty, life, and health sectors.

Solution

Brought together 80 Swiss Re employees with 27 selected startups in a 4-day immersive bootcamp in NYC.

Scouted startups
98
Validated startups
47
Business meetings
27
Business plans
8

Schneider Electric

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Use Case

Implementing the most innovative early-stage startups to enhance and automate SE's processes and sustainability goals.

Solution

Acceleration program for Industry 4.0 startups in supply chain resiliency, smart manufacturing, and connected workers.

Startup applications
100+
Months
6
Participating startups
5
Pilots
5

Suzano

Use Case

Increase quality control with solutions that measure an inconsistent flow of state-changing materials.

Solution

Applied a variety of advanced sensors to collect data in real-time during the manufacturing process.

Scouted startups
48
Validated startups
6
Business meetings
4
Pilots
3

Klabin

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Use Case

Valorizing industrial waste and manufacturing residues.

Solution

Discovered new applications for Klabin’s raw materials in order to create biodegradable products and new potential revenue streams.

Scouted startups
65
Validated startups
12
Business meetings
6
Pilots
3

Elta

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Use Case

Acquiring the latest drone-related capabilities from the civilian market.

Solution

Integrated a combination of dual-use technologies into ELTA’s aerial operations, including advanced sensors, and interception systems.

Scouted startups
80
Validated startups
40
Business meetings
20
Pilots
4

HP

Use Case

Bridging the digital and physical worlds; creating a whole new way to experience photographs.

Solution

Scouted for computer vision, AI, and image processing startups, one of which was integrated in HP's global smart app.

Scouted startups
40
Validated startups
20
Business meetings
5
Pilots
5

Swiss Re

Use Case

Tackling eight acute business obstacles in the property, casualty, life, and health sectors.

Solution

Brought together 80 Swiss Re employees with 27 selected startups in a 4-day immersive bootcamp in NYC.

Scouted startups
98
Validated startups
47
Business meetings
27
Business plans
8

Schneider Electric

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Use Case

Implementing the most innovative early-stage startups to enhance and automate SE's processes and sustainability goals.

Solution

Acceleration program for Industry 4.0 startups in supply chain resiliency, smart manufacturing, and connected workers.

Startup applications
100+
Months
6
Participating startups
5
Pilots
5

Suzano

Use Case

Increase quality control with solutions that measure an inconsistent flow of state-changing materials.

Solution

Applied a variety of advanced sensors to collect data in real-time during the manufacturing process.

Scouted startups
48
Validated startups
6
Business meetings
4
Pilots
3

Klabin

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Use Case

Valorizing industrial waste and manufacturing residues.

Solution

Discovered new applications for Klabin’s raw materials in order to create biodegradable products and new potential revenue streams.

Scouted startups
65
Validated startups
12
Business meetings
6
Pilots
3

Elta

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Use Case

Acquiring the latest drone-related capabilities from the civilian market.

Solution

Integrated a combination of dual-use technologies into ELTA’s aerial operations, including advanced sensors, and interception systems.

Scouted startups
80
Validated startups
40
Business meetings
20
Pilots
4
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Year after year, our clients keep coming back.

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Mali Marton
Mali Marton
Head of Corporate Innovation
"Through SOSA, we have developed successful strategic collaborations with tech startups, resulting in real and measurable business impact. SOSA has been a valuable partner in helping us navigate the landscape of emerging technologies."
Renata Freesz Pinto
Renata Freesz Pinto
Innovation Project Manager
"Klabin's dedication to sustainable innovation has been enhanced through our collaboration with SOSA and CNI. Our projects exemplify our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation. By partnering with SOSA, we've identified the optimal partners for our initiatives."
Emmanuel Lagarrigue
Emmanuel Lagarrigue
Chief Innovation Officer and Member of the Executive Committee
"Innovation is about people, this is why we work with SOSA - this is a secret ingredient, the people. It's about taking small bets, on many different ventures along the way, some of them will change the world."
Phil Hsia
Phil Hsia
President, Global Travel Insurance
“I have been through many innovation programs in my career including with a leading design agency, a strategy consulting firm, an executive education programs at leading universities, and others. I found the SOSA to be the best."
Dr. Luca Marighetti
Dr. Luca Marighetti
Former Group Head Tech Transformation
“SOSA truly understands our innovation requirements and knows how to deliver solutions, no matter how complex the challenge or how quickly we need it. We have someone we can speak with at SOSA at all times.”
Daljitt Barn
Daljitt Barn
Global Head of Cyber Risk & Head of Innovtion Lab, London
"Partnering with SOSA helped us accelerate our open innovation activities in Israel in no time, knowing that SOSA analysts cover the Israeli tech ecosystem and have the knowledge to provide us with a highly curated deal flow of advanced technologies."
Mitchell Weinstock
Mitchell Weinstock
Partner
“We came to Israel and used SOSA as a source to bring some very innovative companies, in a very innovative format so our teams would have something exciting to look at and listen to. I think we were very successful finding 5 great companies.”
Israel Lupa
Israel Lupa
CTO
"Working closely with SOSA has been essential to our competitive business and innovation advantage, giving us a leg up in the defense industry."
Sasson Darwish
Sasson Darwish
Former Managing Director, Global Investment Banking
“We have been extremely impressed by the companies we've met through SOSA, and many of them have been considered for a POC stage to become part of the RBC vendor universe."
Amb. Dave Sharma
Amb. Dave Sharma
Member of the Australian Parliament
“Israel, in terms of Startup density, is probably the highest in the world, or close to Silicon Valley, and the Israeli ecosystem is the best in the world. This is why we put a landing pad here. We knew we had a lot to learn from Israel."
Rodrigo Rodrigues
Rodrigo Rodrigues
Innovation Project Analyst and Startup Data Steward
"SOSA showcased outstanding professionalism, skillfully navigating our startups through global market challenges and delivering exceptional results. Their proactive approach and expertise were pivotal to the success of new entrepreneurs, boosting the presence of Brazilian entrepreneurship globally."
Niv Raz
Niv Raz
Chief Technology Officer
“SOSA’s scouting efforts pay off for us, with an unbelievable conversion rate of roughly 1 to 5, which means we start to work with at least 1 new startup at the end of each demo day at SOSA – an unheard-of conversion rate.”
Joel Agard
Joel Agard
Head of Innovation
“We at Zurich Insurance Group have been working with SOSA since 2016. Through working together, we have been able to leverage SOSA’s extensive startup network and Insurtech expertise to help identify Insurtech solutions and startups as well as form collaborations with some of those startups.”

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