Registration for the iFood Labs call for logistics solutions is open until February 28th. This challenge of open innovation is for logtechs who develop this type of solution, to work in partnership with iFood or co-develop solutions for the sector.
iFood has the logistics as one of its pillars of operation, which is why it faces challenges inherent to this chain. Some of these obstacles are old acquaintances, while others will emerge as new solutions are developed.
It is precisely in an attempt to overcome operational challenges that iFood Labs is now looking for partners in this challenge.
In recent years, iFood has invested in open innovation and has already invested in several startups to test, co-develop and invest in innovations for the market. O relationship with startups It is essential to build solutions that are beneficial to business and society.
Who can participate in the iFood Labs call?
Now, in the iFood Labs call for logistics solutions, you can participate startups, scale-ups and small technology companies focused on the B2B market. Projects submitted must aim to contribute and co-develop solutions for the company's current operations, through integrated platforms (SaaS integrator) and fulfillment operations.
Some of the innovative solutions that can be applied to the iFood Labs call for logistics are:
- First-Mile
- Dark Store Supply
- Connection with industry and wholesalers
- Real-time inventory management
- Window scheduling
- Reverse logistic
- Cross docking
- Fulfillment
- Warehousing
- Tracking
- Cost model definition
- WMS Management (Warehouse Management System)
- Supply (AI as technology)
- Rupture Management
- Supply chain routing
How to submit a proposal to iFood Labs?
To register your innovation project in the call, access the Opportunities page of the iFood Labs. When scrolling the page, click on the topic “iFood Mercado & Gestão Logística”, which appears in the opportunities menu. Then select “Apply”.
All ideas and solutions submitted will be evaluated by a committee and iFood Labs will contact the companies selected for the next selection phase. Next, entrepreneurs must prepare a pitch for company directors.
At the end of the process, the projects chosen to receive investment can be accelerated, acquired or directed to other hubs, accelerators and partner universities in the iFood ecosystem.
What are the advantages for startups?
The opportunity to participate in an open innovation project with a large company brings visibility, knowledge and, of course, business expansion. One example is the possibility of contributing to the iFood Market, which is part of the iFood ecosystem and has grown more than 1300% in two years, becoming a leader in the sector.
Currently, iFood Mercado has more than 33 thousand partners, including supermarkets, convenience stores, pet stores and pharmacies. These establishments are part of a group present in 908 cities, in all Brazilian regions.
O iFood Shop is also a platform that has created demands for a supply chain and needs new solutions. With its growth and the availability of 700 suppliers, it is necessary to integrate all logistics chain links. iFood's focus in this area will be on improving interactions between production, logistics, service and marketing.
Imagine being able to be part of a system that puts your company at the center of the flow of information, products, services, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and consumers. The supply chain covers several people and varied activities such as production, supply and service, with logistics playing a fundamental role in connecting and coordinating all of this.
If you have an innovative solution for the logistics chain and are interested in being part of the iFood Labs ecosystem, register your project in the call!
