To apply, fill out the form before 23:59 (Moscow time) October 31. On November 25th, a list of 15 finalists will be published in the blog section, stay tuned. In case of success, we will invite you to an online pitch session. The indicated dates are relevant for participation in the Deal Flow Session 6, the dates of next Deal Flow Sessions will be published later.
Retail Innovation Tech Alliance is looking for startups to launch joint pilots with leading corporations in Russia
APPLYRetail Innovation Tech Alliance (RITA) is created by leading Russian retail and technology companies in order to scout and adopt innovations
Opportunities for startups with Retail Innovation Tech Alliance
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Testing
Check MVP performance on a dedicated part of the business process of one of the RITA partners.
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Piloting
Launch a pilot project with one of the RITA partners
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Scaling
Implement your project for millions of customers and in thousands of outlets. Scale cooperation with the entire business of RITA partners.
What solutions are of interest to us
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Customer relationships
Customer journey: From planning a purchase to feedback after a store visit
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Offline stores and warehousing
Boosting the efficiency of store personnel across different functions, from handling goods to managing people and equipment. Solutions for improving storage efficiency.
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Online store and delivery
Solutions for increasing the efficiency of online trading, delivery and order assembly
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Remote online sales support
Internet sales with the use of audio, video, co-browsing technology and other
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Disinfection and contactless service
Solutions to increase safety of customers and employees in stores, distribution centers and while delivering
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Transport and logistics
Improving the efficiency of processes during the transportation of goods
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Improving the efficiency of internal processes
Hiring and training personnel, working with documents, finances
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Advertising and marketing technologies
Loyalty programs, targeting, marketing analytics
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Automatic interior design
From smart furniture selection to 3D designs
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Home Mobile Entertainment
Content Services, Gaming, AR
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Financial technologies
Payment solutions, insurance products, investments
What technologies we are looking for
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5G
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IOT/M2M
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Machine Learning
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Artificial Intelligence
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VR/AR/MR
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Blockchain
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Big Data
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Computer Vision
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Mobile
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Cloud Tech
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Self-driving vehicles and Robotics
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Wearable Devices and Gadgets
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New materials, eco-friendly packaging
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Equipment for moving goods and quick collection of orders
Project selection criteria
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MVP
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No less than two team members
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Idea scalability
Timeline
Deal Flow session #1 (Russia, CIS, Europe) May 2020
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30 April
Application Deadline
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8 May
Announcement of 15 finalists
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14 May
Deal flow session #1
Deal Flow session #2 (Europe, USA) October 2020
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18 September
Application Deadline
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2 October
Announcement of 15 finalists
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9 October
Deal flow session #2
Deal Flow session #3 (Russia, CIS, Europe) November 2020
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13 November
Application Deadline
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24 November
Announcement of 15 finalists
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02 December
Deal flow session #3
Deal Flow session #4 (Israel) February 2021
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14 January
Application Deadline
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28 February
Announcement of 15 finalists
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04 March
Deal flow session #4
Deal Flow session #5 (Europe) March 2021
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19 April
Application Deadline
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23 April
Announcement of 15 finalists
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29 April
Deal flow session #5
Deal Flow session #6 (Russia, CIS, Europe) November 2021
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31 October
Application Deadline
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25 November
Announcement of 15 finalists
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2 December
Deal Flow session # 6
Deal Flow session #7 HR February 2022
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31 January
Application Deadline
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10 February
Selection of the finalists
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16 February
Deal Flow Session #7
Management board
Vladimir Salakhutdinov
Director of strategy and Business Development at Х5 Group
Konstantin Peshekhonov
CIO Hoff
Nikolay Evchenko
Head of Innovation at beeline
Fedor Savelyev
Head of the Strategy, Digital Transformation Office M. Video-Eldorado
Experts
Ekaterina Antonova
Head of Innovation New Business Development В2В at beeline
Tatiana Vybornova
Head of partnerships and communications at beeline
Roman Timaev
Innovation Director at Х5 Group
Alexander Krasnov
Head of scouting at X5 Group
Eugene Babaev
Scouting Project Manager at X5 Group
Polina Khabrieva
Scouting Project Manager at X5 Group
Leonid Tsvetkov
Scouting Project Manager at X5 Group
Olga Novitskaya
Chief digital transformation officer at Magnum
Andrey Lebedev
Chief strategy officer at Magnum
Denis Levchenko
Chief Digital Transformation Officer at ROLF
Sergey Semenchenko
Innovation Manager at ROLF
Partners
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Scouting partner in Russia, CIS
FAQ
How to apply?
What is a Deal Flow Session?
Deal Flow Session is a pitch session of projects selected by RITA experts, which will be held in online or offline format. Dates, formats, and location will be determined later and published on the website.
Can I participate in several Deal Flow Sessions?
No, one project can participate in one Deal Flow Session only.
What is a pilot?
A pilot project is a test of the viability of your product in a limited process of one of the RITA partners’ infrastructure. The conditions of the pilot project are discussed individually. It depends on the RITA partner, on the basis of which the project is carried out, on the resources necessary for implementation, on time, etc.
From which countries does the selection involve startups?
Projects from all around the world are invited to participate. You can apply in both Russian and English.
I have 2 projects. Can I submit more than one application?
Yes. The number of applications is unlimited, but for each project it is necessary to submit a separate application.
Is it free?
Yes. Participation is totally free of charge. If your project is selected to participate in the Deal Flow Session, travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered.
I applied but did not receive any feedback. When will I get a response?
We check all applications and study them carefully. The list of finalists will be published on the blog at www.rita.vc
What should I do if a technical error occurred while filling out an application?
Please let us know about the mistake by sending an email with its description to startup@rita.vc
Can I apply as an individual?
You can apply as an individual. However, to conduct a pilot project, you need to register a legal entity.
Which are the key evaluation criteria when reviewing the applications?
The main evaluation criteria are the following: 1) the level of originality and uniqueness of the solution, and the level of technology used for its implementation; 2) team members experience (education, relevant experience, experience and skills related to the subject and the market, object knowledge, role distribution); 3) business “maturity” and the product’s or service’s potential in terms of scope for further growth and expansion.
Who will evaluate my application?
All applications will be evaluated by the RITA experts.
Can I discuss the issue in person?
You can send your question to the address startup@rita.vc. We will contact you. We do not provide individual consultations at the stage of applications collection.
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Still have questions?
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Eugenia Barchenko