Question: I need a solution that accelerates innovation by discovering and engaging with the right startups - do you know of any?

One good option is Novable. The AI-powered service is geared for streamlining startup and innovation scouting. It offers a full suite of startup discovery services, including AI-powered startup identification and human expert validation. Novable also helps you connect with startups through structured outreach, introductions and demo days. You can submit search briefings and get a ranked list of relevant startups in a matter of minutes, and the service learns from your feedback to improve its results.

Another option is Tracxn, geared for venture capitalists, private equity firms, investment banks and companies. It offers detailed information on startups and emerging trends, with data on more than 2.5 million companies and 55,300 taxonomies. Tracxn offers startup databases, sourcing and deal discovery, company due diligence, CRM and enterprise-level support. It's good for those who want a lot of data to find deals and develop business.

If you prefer a more community-based approach, Village connects founders, investors, talent and strategic partners. If you tap into its network, it offers trusted and up-to-date introduction paths, with more than 3 trillion data points processed daily. The service offers auto-enriched contacts and auto-identity resolution, which can be a big time saver for sales, fundraising and recruiting.

Last, CapitalConnector offers an all-purpose investor database and outreach service. It uses AI to match startups with investors, mentors and advisors. With a database of more than 75,000 contacts, CapitalConnector offers personalized intro emails and a lightweight CRM system to track investor outreach. It's designed to make it easier to raise capital, letting startups focus on growth and development.