Configurable platform for programs & ecosystems

Skipso brings together the three things complex programs need in one place: the user types who participate, the workflow that structures decisions, and the engagement layer that keeps everyone connected — before, during, and after.

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From first application to ongoing
development - one platform, every stage.

Partners & Experts

Evaluators

Program Managers

Participants

Community Members

+ Your own
user types

Configurable program workflow

Design

Intake

Evaluate

Shortlist

Award

Insights & Control

One platform. Two modules. AI throughout.

Running innovation programs and ecosystems usually means juggling separate tools for intake, evaluation, communication, and tracking. Skipso replaces this with one platform, two core modules, and a shared AI layer across all functions.
Used independently or as a full end-to-end platform.

MODULES

Manage programs.
Activate ecosystems.

Streamline operations, automate workflows, and connect people, organizations, and opportunities in one scalable platform.

Run and manage

Innovation Program Management

A configurable system for running structured, multi-stakeholder programs end-to-end — from application intake through evaluation, shortlisting, and reporting.Supports applications, grants, awards, accelerators, supplier reviews, and more.

Fully customizable application forms and intake workflows

Stage-based pipeline with configurable gates and approvals

Structured evaluation panels with weighted scoring rubrics

Participant portals for submission management and updates

Automated reviewer assignments and conflict-of-interest controls

Crowd voting to let community members publicly back projects and initiatives

Virtual currency to reward engagement and weight community support

Live reporting dashboards and exportable KPI summaries

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The Network Layer Around Your Programs

Ecosystem Management

Connect participants, experts, partners, and content before, during, and after selection. Every user type gets their own profile, directory listing, and role-based dashboard — keeping your broader community engaged across the full program lifecycle.

Role-based dashboards for each user type

Resource, event, and content hubs

Profile-based recommendations linked to program intake

Messaging and contact request tools

Smart assignments & matchmaking between users/projects

Granular visibility rules and content access

Scheduled newsletters & notifications

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Run and manage

Program Management

Fully customizable application forms and intake workflows

Stage-based pipeline with configurable gates and approvals

Structured evaluation panels with weighted scoring rubrics

Participant portals for submission management and updates

Automated reviewer assignments and conflict-of-interest controls

Crowd voting to let community members publicly back projects and initiatives

Virtual currency to reward engagement and weight community support

Live reporting dashboards and exportable KPI summaries

Learn more

The Network Layer Around Your Programs

Ecosystem Management

Role-based user dashboards for each user type

Resource, event, and content hubs

Profile-based content recommendations linked to program intake

Messaging and contact request tools

Smart assignments & matchmaking between users/projects

Granular visibility rules and content access

Scheduled newsletters & notifications

Learn more

AI inteligence

AI inside the workflow.
AI beyond it.

Skipso AI is embedded across both modules — active in search, matchmaking, form building, application assistance, and bulk analysis without any extra setup. GRAITR sits alongside your team as a deeper analyst layer for scouting, clustering, and prioritization at portfolio scale.

Capabilities that carry across the program family.

Smart capabilities built into your workflow — search, matching, evaluation assistance, and data intelligence.

Explore AI Capabilities

AI-Powered Search

Search your ecosystem in plain language. AI finds relevant people, ideas, and resources instantly.

AI Matchmaking

Recommends mentors, investors, and collaborators based on skills, interests, and data.

AI Form Builder

Build forms with AI help, using templates, logic, and best practices to save time.

AI Application Assistant

Run AI prompts on data at scale to generate summaries, scores, and classifications.

AI Agentic Columns

Connects people, projects, organisations, reviewers, mentors, sponsors, and opportunities.

Capabilities that carry across the program family.

Smart capabilities built into your workflow — search, matching, evaluation assistance, and data intelligence.

Explore GRAITR

AI Scouting & Ranking

Scans and ranks candidates against your criteria before review starts.

AI Clustering

Groups entries by theme, sector, or patterns for easier navigation.

Explainable Prioritization

Explains why entries are shortlisted for transparent decision-making.

Enterprise-Ready

Enterprise controlsbuilt into the platform

Whether you are running one initiative or coordinating multiple programs, partners, and stakeholder groups, Skipso gives you the infrastructure, access controls, and audit capability needed to operate at scale with confidence.

Multi-Tenant Architecture

Run multiple initiatives, programs, or branded environments while keeping them connected through one structured platform — with shared data and separate visibility rules.

Custom User Types & Flows

Configure different views, permissions, and actions for every stakeholder — from applicants and evaluators to experts, partners, finance teams, and admins.

Advanced Branding & Theming

Match your organization's design, domain, and user experience across public and private parts of the platform — branded portals that feel entirely yours.

Flexible Hosting & SSO Options

Support custom domains and secure access with one or multiple identity providers — single sign-on for seamless, controlled logins across stakeholder groups.

Secure, Compliant, and Reliable

ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant, with audit logs, isolated client databases, strong hosting controls, and enterprise-grade security foundations.

Insights & Control

Reporting that's connected by design, not bolted on

Because intake, evaluation, and ecosystem engagement all happen in one system, reporting reflects the full picture — not just fragments. Track outcomes across workflows, stakeholders, and communities in one place, and export the data your wider organization needs.

View dashboards tailored to your KPIs

Track submission, review, and engagement activity

Export directories and profile data

Monitor performance across programs, users, and entities

Implementation & Support

Configured with you, not just handed over

Skipso's customer success team works alongside you from kickoff through launch and beyond — mapping the platform to your process, training your team, and supporting ongoing platform operations as your programs evolve.

A dedicated Customer Success Manager

Change requests delivered within agreed turnaround times

Admin onboarding and tailored training materials

Annual platform design and UX refresh

Optional end-user support via a branded helpdesk

Fast to launch

Most deployments go live within weeks, not months — guided by your dedicated CSM from kickoff to launch.

Configured around your process

We map Skipso to your existing workflows — not the other way around. No one-size-fits-all setup.

Evolves with you

Annual UX refreshes and ongoing change requests keep your platform current as your programs grow.

Insights & Control

How Skipso connects to your existing systems

API access for data in and out of Skipso

Custom domains and white-labelled environments

SSO via SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0 providers

Webhook support for event-driven automation

Configurable data export and audit trails

Multi-language and localization support

Payment collection via Stripe for platform or program access

Since 2021 Snam has been collaborating with Skipso for the development of Snaminnova.

Competence, passion, and dedication are the main qualities that are evident from the team from day one. Skipso's team is responsive to our every need and supports us in the daily evolution of the platform, a key asset for our Open Innovation strategy.

Giuseppe Paoli

Digital Transformation & Technology, Open Innovation Hub, Snaminnova

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Skipso supported us to design, develop and launch the Federated Innovation @MIND digital platform.

The digital platform has a complex organizational structure and continually updated content and flows – Skipso's strength is its flexibility and proactive support!

Eleonora Venuti

Marketing & Business Community Manager, MIND

The features available through the software are a big reason why we initially chose and continue to choose Skipso to run our challenges.

The ability to match startups to mentors within the system is important to us.

Jessica Smothermon

Director Operations, Cleantech Open

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I cannot imagine how much longer it would have taken

and how much more it would have cost to launch our ideation initiative without the Skipso Labs platform. It has been wonderful to house all of the information and processes in one place.

Amber J. Y.

Senior Program Manager, Hsc Next

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In 2019, Skipso helped IsDB set up our Innovation platform ‘Engage’.

The platform was a complete ecosystem of entrepreneurs, researchers, investors and mentors from academia. Since then the highly responsive and enthusiastic team from SkipsoLabs has helped us to establish Engage as a well-known innovation hub.

Innovation Team

Islamic Development Bank

The Skipso team has worked incredibly hard to make the program an outstanding success.

The team’s effort as well as the high flexibility of their online awards management platform were absolutely essential for the great overall success of this program!

Arne Pingel

Global Product Manager, Syngenta

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OUR CLIENTS

Trusted by 250+ organisations across 40 countries

Trusted by global enterprises, governments and universities to run innovation, grant and startup programs. Our clients use Skipso to manage open innovation, accelerators, grants, awards, research hubs, partner networks, mentoring programs, and white-label ecosystem portals.

Nordic Innovation Accelerator

Cleantech innovation accelerator

Cluster Fabbrica Intelligente

Scouting program for cluster

Water Alliance

Water sector Innovation program

Mind

Multistakeholder innovation cluster

Amadori

Corporate innovation platform

HSC Next

Health Innovation Accelerator

Helsinki

Sustainable Helsinki city challenge

Milano Expo

Video competition for Milan Expo

Terna

Corporate internal innovation

Snam

Corporate Integrated innovation hub

Open Italy

Italy’s open innovation initiative

Italgas

Internal & external tech scouting

University of North Texas Health Science Center at FortWorth

Telefónica

Network of local accelerators

U.S. Department of Energy

Community Innovation Challenge

Syngenta

Biennial Internal award program

Intesa Tech Marketplace

European tech matchmaking platform

Eurovita

Internal employee engagement program

Electrolux

Technology scouting program

Digital Promise

Open innovation education initiative

Deloitte & Regione Puglia

Internal & external innovation initi

Deloitte

Internal & external innovation initi

Colorado Department of Transportation

Innovation challenge initiative

Cleantech Open

Cleantech accelerator program

California Energy Commission

Cleantech community platform