IgniteX COVID-19 Response Accelerator

Calling All Partners in Innovation!

We invite you to search our database of startups fighting COVID-19. These startups need immediate help commercializing and rapidly deploying their technology during this crisis.

Get Connected w/ Startups Fighting COVID-19

Black & Veatch's IgniteX COVID-19 Response Accelerator partners with startups who have solutions that can reduce the severity of the coronavirus outbreak, but need help commercializing and rapidly deploying.  

 

Black & Veatch is evaluating each of the applications that

comes in to our program, and has set up this portal to allow corporations,

civic groups and other entities the opportunity to view and work with

startups and other organizations that apply for our program but are not the best fit for

partnership with Black & Veatch.

 

Select the Browse button above to scan through the companies on our site. Utilize the Category feature on the left hand side of the page to filter the startups to better identify partners that would be a good mutual fit. 

 

If you identify a startup you would like to work with, please contact Black & Veatch, and we will send over specific company contact info.

 

 

If you are a startup or other organization who can help with the response to COVID-19, please apply to our program at https://www.bvignite.com/apply.

 

 

*Note: We are looking to connect parties who will then evaluate one another for mutual fit. Black & Veatch does not own or endorse any of the companies or solutions on this platform, and is not liable for the success or failure of any company or solution. Continued use of this site acknowledges acceptance of the Terms and Conditions of the site.

 

 

Powered by

 

 

The #1-rated innovation management software

 

Judging Criteria

1

FULFILLS THE MISSION

Ensure your proposal is aligned with the sponsor's mission and meets all criteria

2

WELL-DEFINED PROBLEM

Great proposals will start with the right problem and address a real painpoint

3

VALUABLE SOLUTION

Fulfill a costly need in the market and showcase your product or service differentation

4

ECONOMICALLY VIABLE

Proposals must include great ideas, but also produce sustainable business value

5

MANAGEABLE RISK

Thoroughly research the risks and provide details on how they might be addressed

6

EXCEPTIONAL TEAM

A team with relevant experience and expertise can set a proposal apart from the rest.

Location

 EVENT ADDRESS
255 California Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94111