Endava’s new Dava.The Rise program connects high-potential scale-ups with global enterprises, pairing startup ingenuity with enterprise-grade delivery to accelerate innovation.
Endava, the technology-driven business transformation group known for its AI-native approach and deep industry expertise, has announced the launch of Dava.Rise. This new program is designed to bridge the gap between high-potential scale-up technology firms and global enterprises seeking to accelerate innovation.
A Pipeline for Rapid Innovation
Dava.Rise acts as a crucial link, addressing the growing demand for rapid innovation among enterprises by utilizing solutions emerging from the modern scale-up ecosystem.
- By leveraging Endava’s extensive international industry network, the program proactively identifies key challenges and trends facing large corporations.
- It then matches these needs with pioneering, relevant scale-ups.
John Cotterell, CEO of Endava, highlighted the program’s dual benefit: “Enterprises want to innovate at speed, while scale-ups seek the guidance and infrastructure to succeed. We bring the best of both these worlds together, pairing inventiveness and entrepreneurial creativity with enterprise-grade delivery and execution.”
He added, “We believe Dava.Rise will help to turn transformative ideas into a scalable reality.”
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Benefits for Scale-ups and Enterprises
For Scale-ups:
Dava.Rise offers a structured approach to accelerating commercial success:
- Product-Market Fit: Evaluation of product-market fit and demonstration of value/scalability through proof-of-concept frameworks.
- Accelerated Growth: The program aims to accelerate commercial pathways typically reached much later in the venture cycle.
- Expert Support: Endava’s specialists provide crucial go-to-market support, including sales, customer engagement, mentorship, and industry-led workshops.
- Technical Readiness: Guidance is offered to help scale-ups rapidly meet rigorous enterprise-grade standards.
For Enterprises:
- Vetted Technologies: The program offers a credible and efficient pathway for enterprises to adopt emerging, innovative technologies.
- Strong Pipeline: Endava’s partners gain access to a robust pipeline of scale-ups, specifically targeting enterprise-level solutions.
Erin Platts, CEO of Octopus Ventures & Octopus Investments, commented on the value proposition: “Dava.Rise offers an opportunity to connect the creative imagination of founders with the distribution and scale of global organizations, unlocking value for both sides of this business equation.”
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Launch and Future Expansion
Dava.Rise was officially launched in London during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
The inaugural cohort will feature a strong UK focus. However, Endava has ambitious plans to expand the program globally and create industry-specific cohorts in 2026, targeting various sectors, including finance, insurance, automotive, travel, healthcare, government, and media.
Dame Alison Rose, co-chair of Endava’s Global Advisory Board, endorsed the initiative, stating, “Programmes like Dava.Rise is exactly what the UK innovation ecosystem needs: a platform that helps brilliant ideas grow into commercial success stories.”
