Startup & Venture Support

We fund deep-tech startups, build ventures with corporates, and connect talent to industry challenges.

Initium Venture Labs connects early-stage innovators, corporate partners, and entrepreneurial talent with the resources of Obuda University, offering funding, venture building, and strategic collaborations to turn high-potential ideas into market-ready ventures.

How it
works?

A

Exploration
& Fit

We start with an initial consultation to understand your vision, stage of development, and specific needs. This helps us determine the right mix of support, resources, and potential collaboration partners.

 

B

Tailored Venture
Support

Based on your needs, we design a customised support plan. This may include mentoring, business modelling, technical guidance, prototype development, or preparation for investment.

C

Growth
& Launch

We connect you with potential partners, investors, and industry experts, while helping you validate your solution, secure funding, and prepare for scaling or market launch.

What we offer?

Mentorship & Business Model Development

One-on-one guidance from experienced mentors to refine your value proposition, market positioning, and go-to-market strategy.

Prototype & MVP Development

Guidance and technical support to move from idea to functional prototype or minimal viable product.

Corporate Venture Building

Partnering with companies to create spin-offs or internal ventures, leveraging our innovation and commercialisation expertise.

Investment Readiness

We prepare startups for funding through pitch training, financial planning, and investor engagement.

What we can offer?

1. Startup Funding

Early-Stage Funding for Deep-Tech Ventures

We provide funding for early-stage deep-tech ventures where Obuda University can add value through research expertise, lab infrastructure, or strategic alignment.

If you have a clear gap to reach your next milestone — whether it’s solving a critical tech challenge or bridging a product-market fit gap — we can help you close it.

2. Corporate Venture Building

Build Ventures to Solve Strategic Industry Challenges

Initium Connect, the venture building arm of Initium Venture Labs, is supported by the faculties of Obuda University and NIÜ.

We design and run Proof of Concept stage venture building programs with corporate partners to address industry-specific challenges and create scalable innovation pathways.

Together, we identify market needs, co-create ventures, provide up to €50K in-kind services to deliver first products and prepare them for growth or “scale-in” within partners’ businesses.

3. Join as Talent

Be Part of High-Impact Venture Creation

We run challenge-driven programs where researchers, engineers, and industry experts work side-by-side with corporates and startups to solve real-world problems.

Whether you bring technical expertise or domain knowledge, joining our Talent Waitlist gives you access to upcoming challenges and the chance to become a co-founder in new ventures.

4. Other Services

Lowering Barriers to Advanced Technology

We invest in the advancement of digitalization across various verticals to make advanced technology more accessible for SMEs.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

  • sensor networks, data collection
  • AI and machine learning
  • cybersecurity and IT consultancy, provision of experts and programmes
  • life cycle management

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION SERVICES

  • general consultancy
  • brokerage of university laboratories and infrastructure
  • placement of teachers, engineers and students

Contact Us

Ready to take your research or business to the next level?

Reach out to us for an exploratory discussion to see how we could potentially collaborate.

  • Complete the form below for a quick enquiry.
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