interACT is a digital icebreaker platform that uses QR-code scanning to facilitate in-person networking by pairing users through a simple scan-and-be-scanned interaction. The platform offers tiered interaction levels, starting with an "Icebreaker" phase designed to initiate connections. It requires camera access for QR scanning but emphasizes that no footage is recorded or stored, prioritizing user privacy during the exchange.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
In-person networking events often struggle to facilitate genuine, low-friction introductions, leaving participants hesitant to approach strangers or unsure how to start a conversation. Traditional icebreakers like name tags or verbal prompts can feel awkward and fail to create meaningful engagement between attendees.
Solution
interACT provides a QR-code-driven platform that turns introductions into a playful, two-sided scanning interaction. Users display their personal interACT code to be scanned by others and simultaneously scan someone else's code, creating a mutual connection point that breaks the ice. The system structures the experience into interaction levels, with the first "Icebreaker" tier designed to spark conversation and move people past initial hesitation. This direct scan-to-connect method establishes instant engagement while keeping the interaction entirely within the physical event space.
Target Audience
The platform targets event organizers, conference hosts, and meetup coordinators seeking simple technology to encourage attendee networking, as well as individual participants looking for a structured icebreaker activity at professional gatherings.
Features
- Two-way QR code scanning system that requires both parties to actively participate in the connection
- Tiered interaction levels, beginning with an "Icebreaker" stage to ease into networking
- Privacy-conscious camera use that activates only for scanning with no recording or data retention
- Minimalist, mobile-first interface with a high-contrast QR display optimized for scanning in varied lighting conditions