Innovation-powered transformation and growth

OUR MISSION

We help organizations achieve innovation-powered
transformation and growth
through proven corporate venturing methods.

Success in Numbers

10+

Years of corporate strategy and innovation consulting experience

500+

Corporate innovation projects carried out

300+

Clients successfully consulted

20+

Countries where projects were delivered

How to Get Innovation Right

Define Innovation Focus

We shape future-focused strategies by crafting sharp hypotheses around what’s next – future realities, must-win battles, and business opportunities – powered by our deep understanding for the VC game, funding flows, and emerging tech.

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Set the Right Framework

We build the foundation for innovation to scale – an innovation setup with clear governance, lean processes, smart KPIs, empowered teams, and a culture that actually moves ideas forward with speed and focus.

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Enable Fast Execution

We use innovative methods and processes from the startup space for quick validation and scaling – taking a hands-on, results-driven approach that turns ideas into measurable impact.

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Client Voices

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Karin Krumpel

CEO

"Together with the Pioneers team, we developed the CODICO strategy 2030 providing the major guidelines for innovation-powered transformation and growth. Through our great collaboration and by applying the Pioneers strategy framework, we anchored the strategy in the future external and internal realities, derived must-win battles and growth bets and set strategic priorities across customers, products, markets, value chain position, and internal initiatives."

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Florian Steiner

Head of Strategy

" With Pioneers' expertise PHS has successfully established a new innovation community. Their support in strategy development and innovation framework setup has been key to our effective implementation. "

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Franz Zöchbauer

Managing Director

" We are excited about the outcomes from our partnership with Pioneers. The joint project has been instrumental in unlocking future potential through collaboration and innovation with startups. Huge thanks to everyone at Pioneers for making this happen! "

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Harald Asböck

Manager

" It was a pleasure to work with the Pioneers team on the ANDRITZ Ventures Startup Contest. They collaborated effectively with our intrapreneurs and provided valuable know-how around corporate venture building which was crucial for the success of our program. "

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Markus Tatzer

Geschäftsführer

" Pioneers helped us develop a clear picture of the e-mobility ecosystem, shaped our scaling strategy, and supported us in creating a comprehensive roadmap for implementation. Their extensive know-how and experience proved invaluable throughout the process. We especially appreciated their hands-on and practical approach, which ensured that we could move from strategy to action seamlessly. "

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Christian Huter

Innovation Manager

" Partnering with Pioneers to get our corporate venture studio, 120 Ventures, off the ground was a key move. Their practical approach to developing innovation & growth strategies and their supportive role in our venture building process really helped us move forward. It's been a collaborative effort all the way, blending their insights with our goals. "

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Nives Bukovac

Senior Expert
Low Carbon Business Projects

" The Pioneers team helped us to set up a global intrapreneurship program and provided deep methodology know-how to guide our teams in the validation of new business models. "

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Juan Rosenzweig

Innovation Manager

" Partnering with Pioneers for our product development from concept to prototype proved to be a strategic choice. Their deep knowledge in developing physical prototypes was evident every step of the way, paving the way form what has the potential to be a new product offering from RHIM after final client tests. "

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Wendy
van Leeuwen

Program Manager

" Pioneers are an ideal partner to support us in creating condensed, yet impactful programmes that will empower startups with the actionable plans and assistance they need to kickstart their further growth. "

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Stefan Schlumberger

Business Innovation Manager

" Since the joint setup of our lab, Pioneers has supported the customer-centric development of several innovative ideas. The team's hands-on working style, deep methodology knowledge, and strategic competence bring great value to our projects. "

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Rey Buckman

Airbus Bizlab

" The wide variety and quality of Pioneers scale-ups provided an accurate overview of global innovative trends: great value for us. "

Latest References

Scaling Strategy

Pioneers supported the development of the strategic direction for the corporate venture MOON POWER (Porsche Holding Salzburg) by mapping the e-mobility ecosystem and strategic options.

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Innovation Lab Setup

Pioneers supported building an innovation lab from scratch with two big German banks and co-developed multiple, new payment solutions.

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Intrapreneurship

Pioneers supported the implementation of three rounds of the ANDRITZ Ventures Startup Contest with the goal to develop early-stage internal ideas into new business.