The platform where intrapreneurs
Next batch launches spring 2023
Pre-register your company for batch 2023
Corporate Brochure
Pioneers.Peak Mission
We empower intrapreneurs to create and scale new products, services and business models.
The Platform
Pioneers.Peak is a multi-corporate platform, where intrapreneurs of different companies work side-by-side to develop ideas into successful ventures. We are not just another “program” – we combine the best of both, the startup and corporate world in one platform and make intrapreneurs succeed.
The Program Phases
Together with our space partners, VCs and Tech experts, we support intrapreneurs
from the first concept validation until scaling.
Pioneers.Peak
PRE-SEED
Design and validate the key hypotheses about the concept
Pioneers.Peak
SEED
Shape, build and test the business model in the real-life environment
Pioneers.Peak
GROWTH
Scale and deliver substantial value for people, planet and profit
A platform fully designed for
intrapreneurial success.
Why join Pioneers.Peak?
Find Your Team
We carefully select and build
entrepreneurial and
complementary teams.
Full Focus
During the program, we fully focus
on validating the concepts.
No meetings or emails allowed!
High Speed
We empower intrapreneurs to
showcase first numbers and tested
hypotheses within 3 months.
VC Feedback
All teams get feedback from
experienced VCs on their
scalability potential.
Innovation Network
Be part of the first cohorts
of corporate innovators who
support each other to succeed.
Tech Roadmap
Our experienced partners provide
key know-how on designing
a successful Tech platform.
How we helped intrapreneurs succeed
“The Intrapreneurship Program with Pioneers helped me to transform from a part-time HR employee to a founder and find my enthusiastic co-founders from different parts of the company.”
Julia GrässelIntrapreneur at STRABAG adASTRA Program
“The ANDRITZ Ventures Startup Contest supported by Pioneers allowed me to develop my idea taking a startup approach. I learned how to think outside the own company and validate my concept in a structured way.”
Martin FeinIntrapreneur at ANDRITZ Ventures Startup Contest
Pre-Seed Program
Next Batch launches spring #23
Pre-Seed Outcomes
Tested customer hypotheses and needs
First business model and financial analysis
Convincing pitch deck for presentation
Pre-Program Experience
- Get to know the program and take part in several webinars
- Meet other motivated intrapreneurs from different corporates
- Apply with a concrete idea or join an existing team
3 Months Pre-Seed Program
- Bi-weekly onsite sprints @Pioneers.Peak Hub
- Individual expert coaching and feedback
- Exchange with startups, investors and tech experts
Timeline
Pre-Experience: Q1/Q2 2023
Pre-Seed Program: September 2023
Pre-Program Experience
Your journey into the
Peak Pre-Seed program
Pre-Seed Program Elements
Validate your business ideas in 3 months.
Take a decision for further investments.
3 months validation work
Design your customer, problem and market hypotheses and validate them with latest experiments.
4 two-days on-site sprints
Work side-by-side with other corporate innovators in a physical startup
co-working space.
Expert support system
Get ongoing coaching and feedback from innovation, Tech, HR and investment experts.
The Pioneers.Peak Crew and Network
The Pioneers team is working since +10 years as innovation and startup coaches and has guided +100 teams in the business validation.
Additionally, our partners bring in further Tech, HR and investment experience to support teams in later developments.
Team and Experts
Michael Wlaschitz
Venture Architect &
Team Coach
Pioneers
Michael Obrist
Venture Architect &
Team Coach
Pioneers
Anton Schilling
Scaling and Business
Model Expert
Pioneers
Sophie Rab
Venture Architect &
Team Coach
Pioneers
Thomas Gabriel
Expert
Strategy Development
Pioneers
Denise Steger
Program Manager
Pioneers
Ben Engmann
Operational Program
Support
Pioneers
Stefan Ebner
Expert
Tech Infrastructure
Tribe.One
Maria Baumgartner
Expert
Startup HR
Speedinvest Heroes
Markus Lang
Expert
VC / Investments
Speedinvest
Verena Judmayer
Expert
Circular Business Models
Sleepify
Franziskos Kyriakopoulos
Expert
Data / AI Technologies
7lytix
Matthias Strazza
Expert
Corporate Venturing
PostFinance
Amelia Suda
Expert
Female Entrepreneurship
Female Founders
Lukas Rippitsch
Expert
Startup HR
Speedinvest Heroes
Hannah Wundsam
Expert
Startup Ecosystem
Austrian Startups
Daniel Horak
Expert
Sales and Funding Expert
Conda
Christian Friedl
Expert
Co-Innovation and Intrapreneurship
Institute of International Management FH JOANNEUM
Lothar Stadler
Expert
Global Tech Sales
Epoona
Werner Töpfl
Expert
Finance and Global Operations
Epoona
Kurt Steinwald
Expert
Branding & Communication Strategy
3 Feet Hi
Daniel Pressl
Expert
High-Tech Hardware
WILD Gruppe
Martina Schöneich
Expert
Sustainable Innovation
Green Tech Cluster
Kerstin Draxler
Expert
Mobility
ACstyria Mobilitätscluster
… and many more to come!
The Pioneers.Peak Spaces
Talent Garden. Wexelerate. Impact Hub.
Community Partners
Join Pioneers.Peak
Apply as an Intrapreneur
Join the 2023 batch as an intrapreneur with your idea!
Your company is no partner yet?
Don’t worry, we can make it happen. Just send us a message via the form below and we will start the conversation with your company representatives.
Join as a Corporate
We are open to any new partners, but only accept a maximum of 8 teams for 2023. So, get in touch as soon as possible to learn about the requirements to join the 2023 program.
Fill out the form below and we’ll get back with more info and latest news.
Join as a Student / Young Professional
Besides the corporate teams, Pioneers will also send its own teams formed of Pioneers, students and young professionals into Peak. We will work on several climate challenges and build ventures to have a positive impact on the planet.
Applications are currently closed but will reopen sprint 2023.
