Accelerator Programmes
Accelerate innovation systematically
Sønr designs and runs accelerator programmes that help insurers connect with the right startups. As Scouting Partner for Lloyd’s Lab and other global initiatives, we combine our market intelligence, custom-built technology, and deep industry expertise. From handling applications and shortlisting, to community voting and startup scoring, we make sure accelerators solve real challenges. And, of course, ones that deliver results that matter – tested solutions, commercial pilots, and scalable opportunities that create measurable business impact.
Where innovation challenges meet enterprise-ready solutions
Programme Design & Setup
We shape programmes around what matters most to you.
Using our market intelligence, we define themes, set selection criteria, and agree success measures upfront. We can also go deeper, drawing out insights from bespoke market reports to highlight the most important trends and activity shaping your world.
This clarity gives insurers confidence and ensures accelerators move beyond short-term showcases to deliver relevant, repeatable outcomes that support long-term growth.
Scouting & Selection
We’ve built custom technology to power every stage of startup scouting – from scouting, to accepting applications, to shortlisting, to community scoring. We also attract inbound startups through our global network and marketing activity, bringing innovators directly to the accelerator.
The mix of proactive search and inbound attraction ensures cohorts are high-quality, diverse, and strategically aligned.
Programme Delivery
Our programmes can be delivered end-to-end or in partnership with your team. We’re experienced in facilitating workshops, pitch days, and mentoring sessions, all designed to create genuine collaboration between insurers and startups.
Every stage is informed by our market intelligence and venture clienting expertise, ensuring startups are matched to your business challenges. This makes engagement more effective and ensures accelerators deliver practical outcomes: pilots, partnerships, and enterprise-ready solutions.
Evaluation & Scaling
Evaluation is built in from the start.
We track results against clear measures, including pilots launched, partnerships signed, and solutions scaled into the business. Insights from Sønr’s tech and analysts help identify which startups deliver the most value, and benchmark performance.
This approach gives insurers the confidence to invest in and scale proven solutions, while helping startups grow within structured, enterprise-ready frameworks.
