Marketplace

How it works

Four clear steps from an industry problem to a signed outcome. One pipeline. A path for every persona.

The pipeline

From challenge to deal

Follow the marketplace flow. Each step hands off cleanly to the next.

Companies submit

Industry players post real operational challenges with context, timelines, and what a good outcome looks like.
Innovators build

Startups, universities, and hubs are matched to fit challenges, then develop solutions in guided workspaces.
Present at the forum

Matched teams pitch and demo live in front of decision-makers, buyers, and investors.
Deal Rooms close

Private Deal Rooms turn conversations into MOUs, pilots, procurement, or investment.

ZBIF is a marketplace, not a conference brochure. Progress is measured in matches, pitches, and closed deals.

Persona paths

Same marketplace. Different entry points depending on who you are.

Submit challenges, shortlist solvers, open Deal Rooms, and signal procurement or partnership intent.

Claim challenges, build with mentors, pitch at the forum, and close commercial outcomes.

Field research teams, showcase innovation, and partner with industry on pilots.

Review curated deal flow, keep private notes, and engage in pitch sessions.

Offer mentors and incubation across a portfolio of innovators.

Join curated networking and ecosystem analytics that show marketplace outcomes.