WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE NEXT RETAIL REVOLUTION

Retail For the Future

A startup acceleration program focused on
the best European startups working on retail sector

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED

with the support of

A program designed to empower high potential retail startups and to match them with corporates

Our goal is to revolutionize the retail sector accelerating and investing into the best startups and matching them with a pool of visionary corporates.

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Business Acceleration

An 8-week training program with mentors to develop and refine your business plan and the go to market strategy

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Technical Validation

A 6-week series of custom activities with an high level technical partner to provide/optimize a consistent and reliable technical architecture

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Matchmaking

A 2-3 week period for matching opportunities with our corporate partners will be scheduled regularly throughout the process to explore and strengthen potential collaborations

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Capital

Up to €75k initial investment per startup

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Perks

International and local perks partners

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Location

The acceleration program is hosted in Bologna, specifically in BIG Bo by Fondazione Carisbo, startup ecosystem hub and coworking space. Bologna is one of the most important cities in Italy for starting and developing a startup thanks to its dynamic startup ecosystem which includes a number of important incubators, accelerators, universities and foundations

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Corporate events & Final Demo Day

Corporate events will be held throughout the program and the final one-day networking and fundraising event will include corporations, investors and other key stakeholders, serving as an important milestone to establish strategic partnerships and relationships in the local network

weeks accelerator program

startups selected

accelerated

champions

Up to €

convertible grant

We are looking for Startups

… using disruptive technologies like

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Artificial Intelligence

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Deep and Machine Learning

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Analytics Tools

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Cloud Computing

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IoT

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Augmented and Virtual Reality

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Blockchain

… to provide solutions in these fields

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In-Store Retail

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E-Commerce

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Loyalty & Rewards

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Supply Chain & Logistics

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Smart Payments & Fraud Prevention

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TRL ≥ 6

Technology readiness
levels ≥ 6

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Competent team

Proven experience and a mix of backgrounds appropriate to the context, with the ability to develop, manage and sell the project

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Not just an idea

MVP or solutions ready for a soft launch in 6-10 months

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Solution & market

Appropriate solutions based on the technologies and in the areas listed in the call. Not simply a consultancy or niche projects

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Scalable technology

Capability to increase or decrease in performance and cost in response to changes in application and system processing demands

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(PLUS) SDGs compliant

Solutions that meet the 17 “Global Goals” designed by United Nation to achieve a better and more sustainable future

APPLICATION ARE CLOSED

SCOUTING TOUR

The scouting tour is a journey across Italy to meet teams and startups where they live and operate.
Meeting innovators in person gives us the opportunity to better understand their potential and the value of their projects.
During the tour we will engage our partners – of all the Italian startup ecosystem.
If you want to meet us live and introduce your startup to us we will be happy to meet you, talk to you and provide you immediate feedback on your project.
Don’t miss this opportunity and book your slot immediately in one of the stages below: it is a more valuable alternative than a simple online application.

Click a city to book your slot to pitch your startup to our team

28/06 SALERNO
29/06 PADOVA
29/06 LECCE
30/06 TORINO
1/07 BOLOGNA
5/07 MILANO
9/07 ROMA
21/07 FIRENZE
22/07 SIRACUSA
27/07 PALERMO

Stay tuned… new cities are coming.

… and with the support of

Due to the collaboration with BIG Bo by Fondazione Carisbo, the acceleration programme will take place in Bologna in the spaces of BIG Bo, the innovation platform created by Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Bologna together with Associazione Techgarage.

An ecosystem where participating start-ups will be able to take up opportunities to meet partner companies, investors and, more generally, the BIG Bo network. A working and meeting place for innovative start-ups, young talents and companies capable of providing all the necessary support for the growth of innovative business projects.

FAQ

How can I propose my startup for the program?

Click on ”Apply Now” and you will be redirected to a page on F6S.com dedicated to the Retail for the Future program.

What is required to apply?

The dedicated F6S page includes all the requirements for an application.

What startups is the program looking for?

The program is open to European Teams and Startups that plan to expand in Italy, bring disruptive solutions to the retail sector through the use of emerging technologies. See the list of technologies and solutions that are in line with the project and the characteristics of the startups we are looking for.

What is the expected time commitment?

During the Business Acceleration phase there will be approximately 2 half-hour meetings per week. During the Technical Acceleration phase there will be approximately 2 full-time days per week. Matchmaking activities are to be determined with the companies involved. In addition, teams will be expect to attend the 3-day Selection Bootcamp in September 2021, the Corporate Day, and the Final Demo Day.

Will the program be in person or remote?

The program is planned to take place in person in the BIG Bologna coworking space at Via della Ferriera 4 in Bologna, Italy.

What is a Convertable Grant?

“Dpixel will provide the startups with financing in the form of “finanziamento in conto futuro aumento capitale” (funding against future capital increases), obtaining the right to convert the grant into an equity share in the startup, according to the terms set out in the specific agreement to be signed between the parties.

It is important to note that the Convertible Grant is not a form of debt, therefore there is no interest attached. Should Dpixel fail to convert its share, the amount will not have to be returned.”

What can or should I use the Convertible Grant for?

The convertible grant can be used to purchase resources necessary for the growth of the startup. Dpixel will retain a small portion of the convertible grant as reimbursement for the operational expenses of the accelerator program (services and support). The startup must allocate an additional portion of the convertible grant to technical validation services provided by a partner chosen by Dpixel.

Can all my team members participate?

Dpixel needs to get to know the team and see how they work together. Therefore, regular and active participation from the entire team is strongly recommended.