Innovation
With you we build the future
Eroski is committed to Open Innovation as the driving force for offering the best solutions; hence we considered addressing new forms of collaboration with the entrepreneurial sector.
This is how Eroski Venture Program came into being, an innovative way of encouraging corporate entrepreneurship by testing and validating innovative solutions and applying disruptive methodologies for the generation of new business models.
Send your projectInnovation
With you we build the future
Eroski is committed to Open Innovation as the driving force for offering the best solutions; hence we considered addressing new forms of collaboration with the entrepreneurial sector.
This is how Eroski Venture Program came into being, an innovative way of encouraging corporate entrepreneurship by testing and validating innovative solutions and applying disruptive methodologies for the generation of new business models.
How do we help you grow?
The program offers the possibility of testing and validating the solutions together with Eroski, an organization of the cooperative type that is a leader in the major retail distribution and FMCG groups.
Thanks to the methodology and the results-oriented approach, the program provides the opportunity to work on the creation of new business models. Likewise, Eroski Venture Program will help you increase your contacts through our network and will accompany you along this process through continuous mentoring and a personalized roadmap tailored to meet your goals.
Finally, the program offers a Demo Day where the start-ups will present their solutions and receive feedback from investors, institutions and leading companies in the sector.
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Accompaniment
We will accompany you in the project acceleration and implementation process.
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Business model development
We will work together on the validation of the new business model.
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Network
We will help you increase your visibility thanks to our network.
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Demo Day
We will prepare you for the Demo Day before corporates and investors.
What are our challenges?
Themes
At Eroski Venture Program we are looking for projects led by start-ups that are aligned with the themes proposed by Eroski, i.e. Regenerative …
At Eroski Venture Program we are looking for projects led by start-ups that are aligned with the themes proposed by Eroski, i.e. Regenerative Agriculture, Real Estate Valuation and Management. Further information on the challenges will be provided at the interviews that will be conducted together with the start-ups.
Areas of interest
Moreover, if you have your own business idea aligned with our different areas of interest, you can also send your application and form part of Eroski Venture Program:
- New technologies (Fintech, Energytech, Logistictech or Proptech)
- New ideas that generate different digital assets
- Projects related to the food service
Methodology
Work plan tailored to the specific needs of the project.
Testing and validation of the solutions together with Eroski’s team.
Innovative methodology for the validation of the business model.
Access to Eroski’s network of experts.
Coaching and mentoring by Eroski.
Participation in the Demo Day of the program.
Key dates of the program 2023
Key dates of the program 2023
FAQs
Which kind of projects/start-ups are allowed to participate?
At Eroski Venture Program we are looking for projects or start-ups that are aligned with the proposed challenges and themes, regardless of the status …
At Eroski Venture Program we are looking for projects or start-ups that are aligned with the proposed challenges and themes, regardless of the status of the project.
How much takes the program?
The program will take approximately 3 months. It will start on 4 September and end with the DEMO DAY in December.
The program will take approximately 3 months. It will start on 4 September and end with the DEMO DAY in December.
What do I need to apply for the program?
To apply for the program it will be necessary to fill in the application form and attach the Business Model Canvas of the project.
To apply for the program it will be necessary to fill in the application form and attach the Business Model Canvas of the project.
Will the program have any cost for the start-up?
The program will have no cost for the start-up.
The program will have no cost for the start-up.
Does the program require attendance?
The program itself does not require attendance. Nevertheless, several actions requiring attendance will be carried out during the program.
The program itself does not require attendance. Nevertheless, several actions requiring attendance will be carried out during the program.