Scouted by GreyB
Startups solving tomorrow's R&D challenges across food, pharma, packaging, energy, materials, and sustainability. This is our curated ecosystem of innovation.
Why we started this initiative
Innovation isn’t evenly distributed. The best solutions often hide inside early-stage startups. Scouted by GreyB bridges that gap. We systematically identify startups solving problems. When you see a Scouted company, you know it’s been checked by a team that understands your industry. We feature startups that pass through GreyB’s research process and meet these criteria:
- Solving real R&D or supply-chain problems (not SaaS-for-SaaS noise)
- Have defensible IP or differentiated technology
- Led by founders with domain expertise in their space
- Operating in our core verticals: food and beverage, pharma and biotech, packaging, energy, materials science, sustainability
- At any stage: pre-revenue, seed, Series A/B/C, or bootstrapped
What this means for you
For founders
You’re not just getting visibility. You’re getting introduced to an audience that’s already actively looking for solutions in your space.
When you're scouted:
- Your story reaches 50,000+ corporate R&D leaders globally
- You get direct introductions to companies solving related problems
- You become part of an ecosystem of 100+ founders building the future
- You're positioned as a leader in your space, not just another startup
For decision-makers
What you gain:
- Curated, pre-vetted solutions addressing your R&D challenges
- Filter by industry, technology stage, and problem type
- See what's emerging in your space before it becomes mainstream
- Direct access to founders for partnerships, pilots, or acquisitions
A major food company found 2 packaging alternatives through Scouted, piloted one, and switched suppliers within 4 months.
Partnered with European Innovation Council (EIC)
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Meet the people behind Scouted
Deepak Kumar
Leads Scouted by GreyB, selecting high-potential startups and maintaining the program’s editorial standards.
Shabaz Khan
With a decade of experience delivering insights to Innovation leaders, R&D, and IP teams, Shabaz specialises in aligning research data with business needs and identifying breakthrough startups worth watching.
Raveena Singh
Analyses energy and media tech to drive strategic decisions with data-backed insights. Evaluates startup submissions for technical credibility and market fit across the verticals Scouted covers.
Raveena Singh
Designs strategic frameworks to tackle tech challenges across FMCG, packaging, telecom, pharmaceuticals, and IoT. Leads vetting for startups operating across these industries.
