Solve Real Problems & Drive Innovation
A turnkey platform to launch your first Accelerator. Designed for Associations.
Innovative businesses adapt faster, have more impact & survive longer.
Solve problems
Innovation is essential to competitiveness and relevance. Both for associations and the industry they serve.
Fuel Impact
Associations can play a unique role in convening industry experts, technology partners and members to fuel innovation and impact.
Differly partners with national associations to design and launch your first accelerator connecting member challenges with real solutions.
Differly's Innovation-as-a-Service: Overview
Pitch2Pilot Innovation Accelerator
Turnkey program design, launch, and program management.
Solution Matching
The ecosystem and process to match startup/vendor solutions to emerging member-identified challenges.
End-to-End Management
Pitch fest and pilot with members, managed end-to-end: from idea to execution to impact.
Scalable Growth
Develop an annual industry accelerator or eventually evolve into an industry Innovation lab.
Accelerator vs. Innovation Lab:
What's the Difference?
Accelerator: Time Bound Program
- Focused on solving specific challenges, rapidly
- Aimed at startups with a prototype or vendors with ready for market solutions to emerging industry challenges
- Includes a pitch process, mentorship, and pilot opportunities to test the solution and measure impact in quick cycles
- Designed for speed and measurable outcomes
Innovation Lab: Long-term ecosystem
- Ongoing, open-ended or project based; owned by the association
- Used to explore new ideas, solve emerging challenges with members and internal ones to the association
- Drives future growth, R&D support, prototype pilots
- Helps to drive experimentation speed, learning, innovation and tech adoption industry-wide.
Pitch2Pilot Program
Strategy, Kick Off & Alignment
Define objectives and resources
Problem Validation
Identify emerging challenges for members and the industry
Accelerator Design
Tailor program structure to your needs
Call for Proofs of Concept
Call out to network of validated and relevant startups/vendors
Pitch Event & Selection
Manage pitch fest at AGM and identify a winning solution
Pilot Planning
Lay the groundwork for a collaborative, effective pilot with the winning vendor and participating members
Pilot
Launch, monitor and maintain adoption and testing. Develop scale-up and strategy.
Value for Associations
Thought Leadership
Reinforce thought leadership and position your association as a champion of innovation in your sector.
Member Engagement
Engage members in tangible problem-solving activities that deliver real value.
Curated Solutions
Access to carefully curated startup/vendor solutions and structured pilot management.
Change Agent
Position your association to drive actual change and champion innovation for your members.
Value for Members
Access to Sector-Specific Solutions
Stay at the forefront with solutions tailored to your business needs.
Cost-Efficient Pilot Participation
Gain first-mover advantage without the full investment or risk + access to adoption and implementation support.
Shared Learning Across Network
Benefit from collective experience and insight. Accelerate your tech adoption, reduce waste and unlock greater innovation capabilities.
Modernization & Innovation
Enhance your growth potential, resilience and market position.
Value for Startups & Tech Sector
Real-world Pilots
Access to actual customers and implementation opportunities within established businesses
Industry Visibility
Showcase innovations at high-profile pitch events with industry decision-makers
Credibility Boost
Gain valuable endorsement from respected industry associations
Path to Scale
Access extensive member networks for valuable feedback and faster time to market.
After your first accelerator launch:
Annual Innovation Cycle
Build a repeatable, high-impact program that grows year over year
Establish Governance
Launch an innovation advisory board and dedicate resources.
Focus on Strategic Innovation
Issue themed calls for innovation aligned with industry priorities, managed via an online platform.
Evaluate & Improve
Improve and adapt post-pilot evaluation framework to capture metrics and scale what works
Communicate Impact
Share success stories, tech adoption insights, and outcome data.
Fuel Growth
Pursue new funding and partnership opportunities to expand reach and sustainability.
Go Big: Permanent Innovation Lab
A Year-Round Innovation Engine
Focus
Explore new ideas, test emerging tech, solve internal challenges, improve existing processes.
Innovation Activities
Continue yearly accelerator pitches to drive future growth, run innovation sprints, conduct R&D. Ongoing or project based.
Industry Position
Position the association as a permanent catalyst for industry innovation in Canada. Nurture a culture of innovation across the association and the industry.
Partnerships
Opportunity for multi-source funding model: member contributions, sponsors, grants, and industry partners or creating of a venture fund.
The Pitch2Pilot Support Model
Proven Framework
Modular structure that scales with your needs and resources.
Tech Enabled, Community Driven
Efficient intake, pilot tracking, data collection, readiness assessment and innovation management.
Change & Adoption Support
Prepare member organizations before and throughout the pilot to strengthen outcomes and accelerate time-to-value.
Established Partner Network
Tap into an extensive partner network for best practices, startup reach and best practices.
Pitch2Pilot