Protechting - Open Innovation Program for Start-ups in Insurance, Healthtech & Emerging Tech

Protechting is an open innovation program connecting startups and corporates to shape the future of insurance, healthcare, tech enablers, and sustainability. Now in its 8th edition, the program invites visionary founders to pilot solutions, scale globally, and drive real impact across industries.

Program Tracks

Insurtech

Insurance is changing and becoming more intelligent, more connected, and closer to people. Protechting is looking for startups that help insurers deliver smarter, faster, and more human experiences through automation, data, and technology.

Focus clusters:

Customer Experience & Automation: voice AI, service-to-sales assistants, digital onboarding, and identity verification

Underwriting & Risk Intelligence: AI-assisted underwriting, geospatial analytics, and predictive models for homes and mobility

New Insurance Models: usage-based products, EV and mobility insurance, parametric and circular economy coverage

Startups in this track will help shape a new generation of insurance, proactive, personalised, and driven by innovation.

HealthTech

Healthcare is being redefined by data and intelligence. We’re looking for startups that make hospitals more efficient, empower medical teams, and give people better access to quality care.

Focus clusters:

Access & Patient Journey: intelligent scheduling, digital triage, post-discharge monitoring, and therapy adherence

Operational Excellence: automation in billing, authorisations, and productivity through AI copilots

AI in Clinical Support: structured transcription, clinical documentation, decision support, and precision medicine

Healthtech startups have the power to transform how care is delivered and how people experience it.

TECH ENABLERS

Every innovation starts with strong technology foundations. This track welcomes startups building the systems and tools that make change happen, from AI infrastructure and automation to cybersecurity and digital finance.

Focus clusters: 

AI & Automation Tools: AI copilots, workflow automation, document processing, and voice analytics.

Data & Digital Identity: governance, KYC and KYB automation, fraud prevention, and master data quality.

Fintech & Tokenization : digital finance infrastructure, RWA tokenization, regtech, and compliance solutions 

Tech enablers are the silent engine of progress powering innovation across every sector. 

SUSTAINABILITY 

Innovation must go hand in hand with responsibility. We’re looking for startups using data, AI, and automation to build more resilient businesses and a more sustainable world.

Focus clusters:

Carbon & ESG Data: Scope 3 measurement, ESG analytics, and carbon accounting tools 

Green Products & Engagement: parametric insurance, carbon credit solutions, and gamified ESG platforms

Smart Infrastructure : energy-efficient buildings, predictive maintenance, and IoT for sustainability

These startups will help companies measure, act, and lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy. 

Why you should apply?

The fast-track to pilot your solution with leading corporates

• International Validation
• Sponsored Pilots (Up to €100K)
• Traval to Lisbon
• Roadshow to China
• Mentoring
• Training

Who are we looking for?

• MVP
• Commitment
• Co-Founder

More details

https://www.protechting.com

Registration link

https://www.protechting.com