Where AI innovation meets industry leadership

We connect forward-thinking organizations with cutting-edge AI startups - to explore, collaborate, and shape the technologies defining the future of their industries.

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Michael N.

Michael N.

Head of AI

Priya D.

Priya D.

VP Research & Development

Ron S.

Ron S.

Chief Technology Officer

Liora M.

Liora M.

VP of Human Resources

Michael N.

Michael N.

Head of AI

Priya D.

Priya D.

VP Research & Development

Ron S.

Ron S.

Chief Technology Officer

Liora M.

Liora M.

VP of Human Resources

Michael N.

Michael N.

Head of AI

Priya D.

Priya D.

VP Research & Development

Ron S.

Ron S.

Chief Technology Officer

Liora M.

Liora M.

VP of Human Resources

Michael N.

Michael N.

Head of AI

Priya D.

Priya D.

VP Research & Development

Ron S.

Ron S.

Chief Technology Officer

Liora M.

Liora M.

VP of Human Resources

Michael N.

Michael N.

Head of AI

Priya D.

Priya D.

VP Research & Development

Ron S.

Ron S.

Chief Technology Officer

Liora M.

Liora M.

VP of Human Resources

Michael N.

Michael N.

Head of AI

Priya D.

Priya D.

VP Research & Development

Ron S.

Ron S.

Chief Technology Officer

Liora M.

Liora M.

VP of Human Resources

From early-stage concepts to scaling solutions, every introduction helps organizations discover innovation sooner – and helps startups build smarter, faster, and with real-world validation.

Curated Connections

Curated Connections

No noise, no cold outreach. We carefully match hand-picked AI startups with organizations that are genuinely open to discovery, collaboration, and impact. Every introduction is intentional, relevant, and high-value.

Collaborative Discovery

Collaborative Discovery

Organizations gain early access to technologies that are transforming their industries – while startups get a direct line to real market insights, challenges, and opportunities. Together, they co-create the next wave of AI innovation.

Strategic Opportunities

Strategic Opportunities

What starts as a conversation can grow into something bigger: pilot projects, co-development, advisory partnerships, or even strategic investments. We create the spark – you decide how far it goes.

AI is transforming every industry

AI is transforming every corner of the economy. At Risehat, we connect organizations with startups building the future across industries like:

Technology & Software

Technology & Software

Academia & Research

Academia & Research

Architecture & Interior Design

Architecture & Interior Design

Cyber
Security

Cyber Security

Design,
UI & UX

Design, UI & UX

Education & Knowledge

Education & Knowledge

Energy & Environment

Energy & Environment

Entertainment, Games & Leisure

Entertainment, Games & Leisure

Finance
& Money

Finance & Money

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Government & Public Sector

Government & Public Sector

Healthcare &
Life Sciences

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Human Resources

Human Resources

Legal & Regulation

Legal & Regulation

Lifestyle, Sports & Wellness

Lifestyle, Sports & Wellness

Logistics & Transportation

Logistics & Transportation

Manufacturing & Industrial

Manufacturing & Industrial

Media, Creative & Marketing

Media, Creative & Marketing

Non-Profit
& Charity

Non-Profit & Charity

Professional & Business Services

Professional & Business Services

Real Estate & Construction

Real Estate & Construction

Retail &
E-Commerce

Retail & E-Commerce

Security & Defense

Security & Defense

Travel & Hospitality

Travel & Hospitality

Great AI isn’t built in isolation. It’s built with the people who live the problems.

The best AI startups don’t build in isolation. They build with the people who experience the problems every day.

That’s why the strongest AI startups start with real conversations - not assumptions.

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Validate ideas fast

Validate ideas fast

Skip months of guesswork. Early conversations quickly reveal whether a problem is real - and worth solving. One insight can save time, money, and misdirection.

Discover new problems

Discover new problems

Some of the best opportunities never show up in reports. Organizations share real, unmet needs from daily operations - often sparking entirely new ideas.

Shape better products

Shape better products

Organizations aren’t just users. They’re decision-makers and practitioners. Their feedback helps startups design AI that fits real workflows, regulations, and constraints.

Unlock opportunities

Unlock opportunities

Conversations lead to momentum. What starts as discovery can turn into pilots, partnerships, customers, advisory roles, strategic investment - you name it.

It’s time to shape the future of AI in your field

AI startups look to organizations for real-world insight. By joining Risehat, you help guide emerging technologies - while gaining early access to ideas, tools, and partnerships shaping the future of your field.

Why join Risehat?

Shape what gets built

Shape what gets built

Share practical feedback that helps startups align their AI solutions with real operational needs.

Move faster

Move faster

Explore pilots, co-development, and strategic collaborations - before solutions hit the market.

Navigate the sea of AI

Navigate the sea of AI

Discover relevant AI tools, understand what matters, and see how they fit into your workflows.

Engage your teams

Engage your teams

Give employees access to early technologies and meaningful AI conversations that drive learning and participation.

$1.5T

Worldwide AI spending forecast for 2025 - driven by infrastructure and GenAI integration.

88%

Of organizations using AI in at least one business function.

87%

Of enterprises rank AI as a top strategic priority.

$3.70

Average ROI delivered for every $1 invested in AI by high-performing organizations in 2025.

55%

Productivity gains reported by early adopters in knowledge-heavy tasks.

83%

Of AI-enabled commercial teams reported revenue growth, compared to just 66% of non-AI teams.

So, how it works?

Risehat keeps the process simple and intentional.Every step is designed for high-quality connections and respect for everyone’s time.

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Organization representatives review each startup

Once a startup completes its profile it is first sent to the organization’s representative. They can review the profile and decide whether their organization is interested in moving forward.

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Relevant employees receive the profile

If the representative approves, the startup’s profile is automatically emailed to all relevant employees in the organization, based on their fields, expertise, and preferences.

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Employees individually express interest

Every employee can review the startup and choose whether they want to connect. They can express interest, ignore it, or simply keep it for later - ensuring only meaningful, high-intent connections continue.

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Direct communication begins

When an employee expresses interest, the startup receives their contact details and can reach out directly. From there, the possibilities are wide open.

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Track engagement and gather feedback

The representative can track employee engagement and receive feedback to evaluate relevance and identify the most promising opportunities.

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Who should join from your organization?

Risehat is built for leaders driving innovation - the people shaping how their organization explores, adopts, and partners with emerging technologies.

Typical participants include leaders in AI, Innovation, Technology, R&D, HR and Partnerships, as well as anyone responsible for scouting new solutions or accelerating digital transformation.

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The most promising AI founders

Every startup in our network is hand-reviewed for team quality, vision, and real-world relevance. We look for strong technical foundations and a deep understanding of the industries they’re building for.

So when you connect through Risehat, you’re not sorting through hype - you’re meeting AI founders building what actually moves industries forward.

The Risehat AI Innovation Badge

Each participating organization receives the Risehat AI Innovation Badge, a symbol of your active role in driving AI innovation within your industry.

Display it proudly on your website and social networks – showcasing your leadership and commitment to the future of AI.

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FAQ

Find answers to the most common questions about Risehat.

Simple, transparent, and built for meaningful connections - no hidden costs, no spam, no equity taken.

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Any AI startup can apply - whether you're at the idea stage, validating your concept, building your product, or already scaling. The key requirements are quality, seriousness, and commitment, demonstrated through your application.

Risehat is built for ambitious AI startups who want to:

  • Discuss and refine their ideas
  • Validate their product direction
  • Get guidance on building and scaling
  • Gain insights directly from organizations
  • Potentially unlock partnerships, new sales, or investment opportunities.

We are currently open to startups based in Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Any organization that wants to accelerate its AI adoption, meet ambitious entrepreneurs driving innovation in its industry, and help shape the future of AI in its field is welcome to apply.

Risehat is designed for organizations that are open to discovering new technologies, exploring collaborations, and engaging directly with AI startups developing solutions relevant to their challenges and goals.

We are currently open to organizations based in Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Startups: AI startups get full access to Risehat completely free. We believe the best innovation starts early - sometimes even before there’s a clear idea or a defined budget. Our goal is to help founders focus on connecting, learning, and building meaningful partnerships, not worrying about paying for tools.

Organizations: We’re currently opening Risehat to a select group of organizations interested in exploring and collaborating with AI startups in their industry. Access is free during our early-access phase. As the platform grows, membership terms for organizations may evolve.

Your organization’s profile is completely private by default. Startups never see your organization’s identity or contact details unless you or one of your employees choose to connect with them.

Here’s how it works:

  • When a startup applies, its profile is reviewed and, if approved, shared with the relevant organizations in our network.
  • Each organization receives a structured profile outlining the startup’s idea, founders’ background, and collaboration interests.
  • If your organization is interested, simply click “Connect”. The startup will be notified that your organization finds them interesting, and they’ll be able to view your organization’s profile along with the representative’s contact details.
  • Once your organization is connected, the startup’s profile is shared automatically with all relevant employees (or manually, if you prefer). Employees who want to speak with the startup can click the “Connect” button. The startup will then be notified and will be able to view the employee’s profile.

Your organization and employee profiles are shown to the startup only when there is a mutual interest in connecting - never before. This ensures your time and privacy are respected. You’ll only connect with startups you personally choose, and you stay invisible to everyone else.

Every approved startup profile is shared with the entire Risehat network of organizations in your specific field, according to your preferences. In addition, your profile is listed on our dashboard, where organizations can access it at any time. This also means that as new organizations join the network, they’ll be able to discover and view your profile directly from the dashboard - ensuring ongoing visibility and exposure.

However, Risehat cannot guarantee or promise a specific number of organization responses, as engagement depends on factors such as the relevance of your idea, timing, and individual interest.

Ready to shape the future of AI?

Join Risehat and be among the first to access curated, high-value connections between leading organizations and ambitious AI startups.

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