BT has several programs to encourage open innovation and collaboration with startups, including: 1) The BT Infinity Lab in London, which runs competitions on various themes to engage startups and has supported over 1000 startups since 2013, helping to launch products like new features for BT Sport. 2) A global scouting program with locations around the world to identify emerging technologies from startups in areas like mobile, IoT, and security. 3) The BT New Ideas program that captures ideas from BT employees to benefit customers and the business.