INNOVATION HUB BY APPOLICA

Make your own path

Our internal programs provide guidance, practical know-how, and funding to help you refine revolutionary ideas and unleash your potential.
WHAT IS THE INNOVATION HUB?

Internal programs designed to broaden horizons

We support the creation of employee-led ventures by providing an environment for learning, experimenting, and innovating, while also offering the support, resources, and practical industry knowledge you need. Our goal is to help you transform your unique ideas into scalable, market-ready products that drive collective growth.
Educational program
Our culture has inspired us to build a robust educational program, designed to empower our employees with the knowledge and skills needed to bring their ideas to life.
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Entrepreneurship program
The entrepreneurship program is designed to provide the practical tools, guidance, and resources needed to transform innovative ideas into successful ventures.
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WHY ARE WE DOING IT?

Expand skills, encourage invention, facilitate innovation

By nurturing an environment of learning, creativity, and practical application, we encourage our employees to explore, experiment, and execute their entrepreneurial visions. In doing so, we seek to drive internal innovation, stimulate growth, and contribute to the wider industry with groundbreaking products and solutions.
THE INNOVATION HUB: PART I

Educational program

The program features a series of theoretical lectures, covering a wide range of topics that are critical to the journey of turning an idea into a successful business. Alongside these lectures, our practical workshops offer hands-on experience in applying these theories in real-world scenarios, providing invaluable insights into the challenges inherent in the startup process.
What's included?

12

theoretical lectures
These lectures cover a wide array of topics essential to the process of developing an idea into a successful venture. Delivered by industry experts, these sessions provide foundational knowledge and insights into the business landscape.

12

practical workshops
Complementing the theoretical lectures, these workshops provide hands-on experience. Participants can apply theories learned in lectures to real-world scenarios, gaining practical insights into the startup process.

Dedicated

knowledge space
This is a dynamic, interactive platform where employees can access a wealth of resources. This space encourages continuous learning, allowing employees to engage in discussions, share insights, and collaborate on ideas.

On-demand

support and mentorship sessions
Alongside the structured learning sessions, the educational program also provides personalized support and mentorship. This helps participants navigate the learning process effectively and apply their newfound knowledge to their entrepreneurial ventures.
THE INNOVATION HUB: PART II

Entrepreneurship program

Turning an idea into a viable business requires a well-planned strategy, which is where our advisory services come into play. We offer personalized advice, mentorship, and industry insights to help navigate the complex business landscape. We give a structured framework to iteratively test and refine your idea, ensuring its market fit and scalability.
What's included?

Experienced

startup advisors
Experienced advisors offer personalized advice, mentorship, and industry insights to guide participants through the complexities of launching and growing a business.

up to €50k

pre-seed funding per project
This funding serves as a crucial resource for participants to kickstart their ventures, providing the financial support needed to turn their innovative ideas into reality.

Tested

startup building frameworks
The program guides participants through proven methodologies to iteratively test and refine their ideas, ensuring their market fit and scalability before moving forward.

Immediate

access to network
We have an extensive network of industry professionals, potential partners, investors, and alumni at your disposal. This provides invaluable opportunities for collaboration, funding, and growth.
CURRENT PROJECTS IN THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

Innovative ideas in action: explore the current projects in the entrepreneurship program

Tribie

An engagement platform for employees
Тribie helps companies to bond their teams and solve the issue of disconnected people at the workplace. The platform stimulates people to spend more time together doing non-work-related activities(having fun). As a result, the company culture and productivity get stronger. Based on rich analytics for the team and office engagement, it highlights the best-performing teams and detects disconnected people(red flags). Also, it needs no HR resources as it is organised and employee driven.
Stage:
PRE-SEED
Industry:
FUTURE OF WORK
Founding year:
2023

Siere

Transformative software for restaurants
Siere aims to disrupt and improve the restaurant business by providing an end-to-end software solution to improve its fundamental processes. The product's ease of use and ability to create a loyal customer base through accumulating bonuses and discounts will make it attractive to businesses and customers.
Stage:
PRE-SEED
Industry:
SaaS
Founding year:
2023

AMZX

Streamlining Amazon ads for novice sellers
AMZX is a SaaS product that automates and streamlines the creation and optimization of pay-per-click advertising campaigns on Amazon. It targets users who are not yet professionally engaged in online trading and have difficulties with Amazon's advertising platform. AMZX aims to simplify, optimize and automate, enabling even inexperienced sellers to compete effectively and have more time to create better products.
Stage:
PRE-SEED
Industry:
MARKETING AUTOMATION
Founding year:
2023
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Empowering employees, fueling success: the benefits of joining the Innovation hub

Entrepreneurship mindset
The Innovation hub provides employees with opportunities to develop new skills, gain hands-on experience, and showcase their entrepreneurial spirit, ultimately propelling their professional growth within Appolica and beyond.
Networking
The Innovation hub opens doors to extensive networking opportunities, connecting participants with industry professionals, potential partners, and investors, enabling valuable collaborations and business connections.
Hands-on experience
One of the key benefits of joining the Innovation hub is gaining hands-on experience, allowing participants to actively immerse in the process of developing innovative projects, while gaining confidence in their entrepreneurial abilities.

Our team

The Innovation hub is driven by a dedicated team of experts passionate about fostering innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and empowering employees to reach their full potential.

Martin Markov
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ralitsa Ivanova
Co-founder & Head of Venture Studio
Deyan Genovski
Co-founder & Chief Technical Officer

Our key values

We consider our beliefs the essence of our business and we integrate them every step of the way.

Proactiveness

We don’t sit around waiting for tasks, expecting our clients to know what needs to be done. We like a challenge and we aim towards a holistic approach, so we take on one each time.

Innovation

Innovation is king, and our job is to help you rule the kingdom. We'll keep your solution relevant, test its viability, chasing iterative improvements during every stage of product development.

Ownership

We transform bold business ideas into exceptional mobile products, as if they're our own. Having your core values in mind, we're always searching for new ways to help you scale your business.

CAREERS

We are hiring!

Enjoy working in an open-minded professional atmosphere, with opportunity for career advancement, flexible working time, and more.

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We validate ideas and build companies with founders ready to change the world.

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