Accelerator

Retailinnovation.ai Accelerator Program
Transforming retail tech startups into market leaders through strategic partnerships, expert guidance, and unparalleled industry access.
The Retail Tech Revolution Awaits
Exclusive Solution Rights (String of Pearls)
Category exclusivity: Gain exclusive positioning within our accelerator ecosystem, ensuring no direct competitors dilute your market advantage *.
The retail landscape is experiencing unprecedented transformation, with technology at its heart. Forward-thinking startups are redefining customer experiences, optimising supply chains, and creating entirely new business models.
However, navigating the complex retail ecosystem requires more than innovative technology—it demands deep industry knowledge, strategic partnerships, and accelerated go-to-market execution.
RetailInnovation.ai bridges this critical gap, transforming promising retail tech startups into market-ready enterprises through our comprehensive accelerator programme.
Inner Circle Access & Peer-to-Peer Excellence
Fortnightly Inner Circle Calls
Regular strategic sessions with programme leadership, sharing market insights, addressing challenges, and celebrating milestones with fellow entrepreneurs.
Peer-to-Peer Connections
Build lasting relationships with like-minded retail tech founders, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and potential partnership opportunities.
Joint Solution Development
Collaborate with cohort members on complementary solutions, creating integrated offerings that provide greater value to retail customers.
Referral Revenue Model
Monetise your network through our structured referral programme, earning additional revenue whilst helping fellow startups succeed.
Industry Intelligence & Expert Guidance
Curated Intelligence
Startup and industry reports
Curated news and market insights
Global Retail landscape analysis
Emerging trend identification
Expert-Led Sessions
Go-to-market strategy workshops
Direct access to retail CXOs
Global expansion masterclasses
Premium industry event access
Our expert sessions feature C-level executives from leading retail brands, providing unparalleled insights into industry needs and buying behaviours.
Global Market Access & Trade Partnerships
Trade Commissions
Direct connections with international trade commissions, opening doors to new markets and providing government-backed support for global expansion initiatives.
Global Trade Partners
Strategic partnerships with established trade organisations, facilitating market entry, distribution channels, and local expertise in key retail markets worldwide.
Premium Event Access
Exclusive invitations and offers to major retail technology conferences, trade shows, and networking events across global markets.
Our global network currently includes, but not limited to Australia, US, Dubai/Middle east, Singapore, France, Germany, Canada, Finland and many more.
Community & Ecosystem Benefits
Exclusive WhatsApp Community
Join our closed user group for real-time P2P support, quick questions, opportunity sharing, and informal networking with fellow entrepreneurs and mentors.
Alumni Network Access
Connect with successful graduates who've scaled their businesses, sharing experiences, lessons learnt, and potential collaboration opportunities.
Demo Day Platform
Showcase your solution to investors, corporate partners, and industry leaders at our signature demo day event, maximising visibility and funding opportunities.
Corporate Innovation Programmes
Direct introductions to enterprise innovation programmes, accelerating pilot opportunities and potential strategic partnerships with major retailers.
Investment & Funding Ecosystem
Lakewalk Ventures Partnership
Direct access to funding through our affiliated venture capital arm, Lakewalk Ventures, specialising in retail technology investments and understanding your unique market dynamics.
Fund Raise Readiness Support
Support including pitch deck refinement, financial modelling, due diligence preparation, and investor introduction strategies tailored for retail tech ventures* (Cost applicable for third party services)
Co-Investment Opportunities
Exclusive access to co-invest in fellow cohort members' funding rounds, diversifying your portfolio whilst supporting the community ecosystem.
Operational Excellence Support
Strategy Clinics & Workshops
Regular deep-dive sessions addressing specific business challenges, from product-market fit to scaling operations, led by experienced retail technology executives.
Retail-Focused Talent Support
Access to our curated talent network of retail technology professionals, from technical specialists to industry veterans, ready to join high-growth startups.
Startup Credits & Service Offers
Significant discounts and credits with essential service providers including cloud platforms, legal services, accounting, and marketing tools specifically negotiated for our cohort.
Transform Your Retail Tech Vision Into Market Reality
The RetailInnovation.ai accelerator programme represents more than funding and mentorship—it's a comprehensive ecosystem designed to accelerate your journey from startup to market leader in the retail technology space.
Strategic Introductions
Connections to high-value prospects, strategic partners, and industry influencers who can transform your business trajectory.
Join the Next Generation of Retail Innovators
Be part of an exclusive community that's reshaping how the world shops, with the support, expertise, and network needed to succeed at scale.
Ready to accelerate your retail tech startup's growth? Apply to RetailInnovation.ai today. 
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