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Product Placement – providing in-store positioning to selected foodtech startups giving them high visibility to Kaufland’s customers
Knowledge-sharing & mentoring – providing a series of thematical lectures and one-on-one mentoring sessions concerning key retail topics, incl. product, pricing and promotions
CEO meet-ups – providing opportunity to meet with the CEO of Kaufland in thematical events, dedicated to future of retail and foodtech
Innovation visit - hosting a visit at the most modern and sustainable supermarket in the country

Providing inspirational space for learning, creative work and innovation.
Being a consistent partner of the Future Verticals program in providing the startups with a place in which they can realize their dreams, change the status quo, give back or to simply be inspired by fellow changemakers and entrepreneurs.
Hosting the Kick-off of the program
Hosting all mentor-led knowledge-sharing sessions throughout the Ignite phase
Hosting the co-innovation weekend

Hosting an innovation visit and inspiring startups about sustainable packaging and the effect packaging has on the product purchase decision
Sharing their network of over 700 design innovators
Opportunity to prototype new packaging solutions
Providing mentoring

Hosting an innovation visit to present how they have been transforming the online grocery business through cutting-edge tech innovation.
Support in overcoming organisational challenges (organisational structure, talent management, culture etc.)
Consultations about technical product development (strategy, road map, technology, delivery, support, etc.)
Coaching in leadership best practices (change, decision making, resources, delegation, etc.)
Sharing their know-how and experience in entrepreneurship (ideation, validation, PoC, funding, pitfalls, etc.)
Providing mentoring

Hosting an innovation visit and presenting their sustainable and ethical manufacturing process
Helping new founders in the industry become more successful & recognised and together with them make a shift:
- in the industry towards sustainability and ethics and
- in the culture of eating of Bulgarians
Sharing know-how about growth and scaling
Helping entrepreneurs become more psychologically resilient and handle stress with ease
Providing mentoring

Themed catering and event hosting, planning, and organizing for Demo Day.
Delivering a world-class zero-waste food experience
Masterclass by the first Bulgarian chef on sustainable practices, certified by Worldchefs

Hosting an innovation visit and presenting their innovative product development process
Providing insight into the operations of a leading company working with alternative protein sources
Providing mentoring