Let Innovators Come to You.Flip the Script on Innovation.
Host reverse pitch events where companies present challenges and innovators pitch solutions. Find the perfect partners for your toughest problems.
Why Host Reverse Pitch Events?
Reverse pitch hackathons efficiently match problems with solution providers.
Efficient Matching
Skip lengthy RFPs. Present challenges and receive targeted solutions from qualified innovators.
Quality Solutions
Attract innovators who self-select based on genuine fit and capability.
Diverse Perspectives
Receive solutions from startups, developers, and innovators you'd never find through traditional sourcing.
Faster Innovation
Compress months of vendor search into days of focused pitching and evaluation.
Partnership Foundation
Build relationships that can evolve into long-term partnerships and investments.
Market Validation
Test whether your challenges resonate with the innovator community.
Purpose-Built for Reverse Pitching
Tools designed for challenge-first innovation discovery.
Present problems effectively
Structured challenge templates that communicate problems clearly to potential solvers.
- Challenge templates
- Clear requirement specs
- Evaluation criteria
Find the right solvers
AI-powered matching that connects challenges with qualified innovators.
- Capability filtering
- Smart recommendations
- Credential verification
Streamlined evaluation
Tools to receive, organize, and evaluate pitches efficiently.
- Pitch submissions
- Evaluation scorecards
- Side-by-side comparison
From pitch to partnership
Tools to move from initial pitch to partnership or investment.
- Pipeline tracking
- Due diligence support
- Contract templates
Reverse Pitch Applications
How organizations use reverse pitch events.
Open Innovation
Publish R&D challenges and find external partners to accelerate development.
Supplier Discovery
Find innovative suppliers and vendors for specific business needs.
Investment Sourcing
Corporate VCs and investors presenting thesis areas to attract relevant startups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about reverse pitch hackathons.
How is this different from traditional hackathons?
Who typically participates as innovators?
How do you handle confidential challenges?
What happens after the pitch event?
How does pricing work?
Ready to Flip the Innovation Script?
Join leading organizations using Cofogram to find innovative solutions through reverse pitch events.
