# Novable > Novable is an enterprise-grade startup intelligence and validation platform for corporate innovation, R&D, and venture teams. It combines proprietary activity-based data, DeepMatching™ technology, ERL (Enterprise Readiness Level) scoring, and expert analyst review to turn a brief into a validated startup shortlist in about two days. Novable exists to solve a specific problem: corporate teams are not short on startups, they are short on a shortlist they can act on. Keyword search and standard databases surface noise; Novable surfaces validated, decision-ready candidates scored for enterprise readiness. The company also authors the Corporate Venturing Framework™ (CVF), a methodology for structuring corporate-startup collaboration. ## Core - [Novable platform](https://www.novable.com/platform): How Novable combines proprietary data, ERL scoring, AI brief interpretation, and expert analyst review to turn briefs into validated shortlists. - [Startup scouting for corporate innovation](https://www.novable.com/startup-scouting-for-corporate-innovation): Overview of Novable's scouting and validation approach for corporate innovation teams. - [Pricing](https://www.novable.com/pricing): Three plans — Startup Explorer, Innovation Navigator, and Transformation Partner — for startup scouting and validation. - [About Novable](https://www.novable.com/about): The team, data, analysts, and methodology behind the platform. ## Methodology and frameworks - [Corporate Venturing Framework (CVF)](https://www.novable.com/what-is-the-corporate-venturing-framework): The CVF and its four components — Canvas, Reference Guide, Matrix Tool, and Roadbook — for accelerating corporate innovation. - [Enterprise Readiness Level (ERL)](https://www.novable.com/enterprise-readiness-level): Novable's multi-dimensional framework for assessing whether a startup is operationally ready to engage, deploy, and scale with an enterprise. ## Solutions by use case - [Source qualified startups for your dealflow](https://www.novable.com/solutions/source-qualified-startups-for-your-dealflow): Build a pipeline of decision-ready startups qualified for enterprise engagement. - [Discover emerging technologies](https://www.novable.com/solutions/discover-emerging-technologies): Frontier scouting that surfaces startups, technologies, and signals before they go mainstream. - [Monitor markets and technologies](https://www.novable.com/solutions/monitor-markets-and-technologies): Always-on market intelligence tracking technologies and competitive signals. - [Find hidden potential gems](https://www.novable.com/solutions/find-hidden-potential-gems): Activity-based scouting that surfaces under-the-radar players others miss. - [Benchmark your innovation efforts](https://www.novable.com/solutions/benchmark-your-innovation-efforts): Benchmark your innovation activity against the wider startup ecosystem. - [Collaborate with startups (POC and venture clienting)](https://www.novable.com/solutions/collaborate-with-startups-to-solve-problems): Find and qualify the right startups for POCs, venture clienting, and co-development. - [Uncover new markets, partners, and revenues](https://www.novable.com/solutions/uncover-new-markets-partners-and-revenues): Map adjacent markets, partnerships, and revenue plays through startup intelligence. ## Solutions by team - [For innovators and open innovation leaders](https://www.novable.com/solutions/innovators): Decision-ready shortlists for corporate innovation teams. - [For R&D teams and technology scouts](https://www.novable.com/solutions/r-d): R&D-ready startups with technical depth and maturity. - [For startup programs and accelerators](https://www.novable.com/solutions/startup-programs): Scoring, review, and validation of every applicant at scale. ## Solutions by industry - [Energy and utilities](https://www.novable.com/solutions/energy-utilities): Scouting built for regulated, capital-intensive energy transition. - [Aerospace and defence](https://www.novable.com/solutions/aerospace-defence): Scouting with compliance, security, and export-control awareness. - [Manufacturing](https://www.novable.com/solutions/manufacturing): Scouting for industrial integration and supply-chain fit. - [Transportation and mobility](https://www.novable.com/solutions/transportation): Scouting across electrification, autonomy, and new mobility. - [Electronics](https://www.novable.com/solutions/electronics): Scouting for hardware-software convergence and supply-chain complexity. - [Consumer goods and FMCG](https://www.novable.com/solutions/consumer-goods): Scouting for brand fit, exclusivity, and retail compatibility. - [Luxury and premium brands](https://www.novable.com/solutions/luxury): Scouting calibrated for brand integrity, craftsmanship, and cultural fit. ## Research and publications - [Industry Review: Energy & Utilities 2026](https://www.novable.com/publications/novable-industry-review-energy-utilities-2026): Key trends and signals shaping the Energy & Utilities landscape in 2026. - [Industry Review: FMCG & CPG 2026](https://www.novable.com/publications/novable-industry-review-fmcg-cpg-2026): Six strategic frontlines reshaping global FMCG & CPG in 2026. - [E-book: Corporate innovation success](https://www.novable.com/publications/e-book): Free e-book on the keys to corporate innovation success. - [E-guide: How to scout startups effectively](https://www.novable.com/publications/e-guide): Practical guide to effective startup scouting. ## Optional - [Blog](https://www.novable.com/blog): Insights on startup scouting, corporate innovation, client stories, and press. - [Client stories](https://www.novable.com/client-stories): Real outcomes from corporate-startup collaboration. - [Events](https://www.novable.com/events): Upcoming trade shows, conferences, and webinars.