Apply to Pitch and Win Amazing Prizes!

New Retail Fest is accepting applications for our 2022 Startup Competition.

We invite innovative startups to submit their application for a chance to pitch in the finals and win amazing prizes.

The finalists will pitch in front of our esteemed judging panel, conference attendees, investors and media outlets.

Our competitions give entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their startups in front of the most relevant audience, win amazing prizes, visibility and networking opportunities with the best in class.

Our judging panel is comprised of leading and seasoned investors and corporate leaders.

Apply Early so you Don’t Miss the Deadline

Application opens: 1 November 2021

Application deadline: 30 January 2022

Finalists announced: 15 February 2022

 * Finals: 5 April 2022 at New Retail Fest 2022 Annual Summit *

↑ The finalists will each pitch live during the annual summit ↑

Who Should Apply?

Early stage startups building innovative solutions for the retail industry

Less than 5 years old with funding up to $5 million

Offering innovative, technologically advanced and scalable solutions

Showing initial signs of traction in terms of users / revenue

Individuals cannot be members in more than one team of applicants

Startups can be from any country in the world

🏆 The winners will receive 🏆

➜ Accelerated application process for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

➜ Up to $150,000 in Microsoft Azure credits

➜ Free access to trusted development tools including GitHubFree collaboration tools including Microsoft Teams

➜ Invitation to present in UST Infinity Labs for Global Retail Clients

➜ Invitation to Merage Institute Leadership Program (in the US)

Additional Prizes TBA

🏆 Prizes from past conference 🏆

Booth at ShopTalk 2019

Participation in the Merage Institute Leadership Program