New programme aims to accelerate transformative ideas into scalable realities by connecting global enterprises with high-potential innovators.
Endava has launched Dava.Rise, an ambitious programme designed to connect scale-ups with enterprises eager to innovate at speed. The initiative seeks to close the gap between emerging solutions and enterprise demand for rapid, impactful transformation.
Dava.Rise leverages Endava’s extensive industry network to identify pressing challenges faced by large organisations and match them with pioneering scale-ups offering breakthrough technologies. The programme promises not only introductions but also structured support to ensure ideas move beyond proof-of-concept into commercially viable solutions.
“We bring the best of both worlds together—entrepreneurial creativity and enterprise-grade execution.”
— John Cotterell, CEO, Endava
“Enterprises want to innovate at speed, while scale-ups seek the guidance and infrastructure to succeed,” said John Cotterell, CEO of Endava. “We believe Dava.Rise will help turn transformative ideas into scalable reality.”
For scale-ups, the programme offers mentorship, technical guidance, and go-to-market support, helping founders demonstrate product-market fit and accelerate growth. Enterprises, on the other hand, gain access to a curated pipeline of innovation-ready ventures, reducing risk and time-to-adoption.
Industry leaders have welcomed the initiative. Erin Platts, CEO of Octopus Ventures, noted, “Dava.Rise connects the creative imagination of founders with the distribution and scale of global organisations, unlocking value for both sides.” Dame Alison Rose, co-chair of Endava’s Global Advisory Board, added, “This is exactly what the UK innovation ecosystem needs—a platform that turns brilliant ideas into commercial success stories.”
The first cohort, launched during Global Entrepreneurship Week in London, will focus on UK-based ventures, with plans to expand globally in 2026 across sectors including finance, healthcare, automotive, and media.
With Dava.Rise, Endava reinforces its commitment to shaping the future of enterprise innovation—where collaboration, speed, and scalability define success.
