Novable, human first

An interview of Yves Colinet, Business Development Advisor at Novable, in the Solutions Magazine on May 8th, 2025.

A SPECIALIST IN CORPORATE VENTURING, NOVABLE CREATES MEETINGS BETWEEN STARTUPS AND LARGE COMPANIES

Novable, often referred to as “the Tinder of innovation,” features a database of over 5,000,000 startups, along with scientific research and patents. While technology enables more efficient connections, that alone isn’t enough, explains Yves Colinet, Business Development Consultant. Success lies in striking the right balance between AI and human insight.

The need for large corporations to rely on the agility and innovation capacity of startups has never been greater. All the better—this is precisely the mission of the Brussels-based company. Novable, founded by Laurent Kinet and Olivier Beaujean, offers an innovation scouting technology built on a digital platform powered by generative AI, capable of creating matchmaking opportunities between startups and large enterprises.

“Corporate Venturing goes far beyond simple partnership models,” says Yves Colinet. It’s about the long-term integration of startups into corporate ecosystems.”

This goal is critical in a globalized and ever-changing market, where companies must maintain a competitive edge by adopting innovative solutions faster than ever before.

Read the full article here (in French).