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the world’s leading brewer across 150 countries is building strong connections with startups. Join and scale globally.
APPLY MY SOLUTION
Beer Garage - Global Innovation arm of AB InBev has been through an exciting journey, having successfully built an ecosystem of startups & ecosystem enablers & VCs and delivered great innovation projects. These innovations have generated multi-million dollar business impact for AB InBev, at the same time fostering an opportunity for start-ups to expand globally.
We are delighted to inform you that we have recently launched BudStart, a Global Accelerator Program that aims to build a strong connection with startups to solve our business challenges at the same time providing a platform for startups to scale globally with potential investment opportunities
BENEFITS FOR STARTUP
We aim to offer the following benefits (and more) to the startups who are selected in this program:
» Paid Engagement: You will be eligible for Paid Engagement with milestone payments and paid Proof of Concepts (POCs) up to USD 50K.
» Opportunities for Global Expansion: You’ll have access to key executives in our global markets with the potential to explore expansion opportunities and have referrals to other corporate partners.
» Mentorship: You'll have access to key ABI leaders and SMEs for functional knowledge, as well as opportunities to attend Beer Garage's exclusive industry mentor sessions.
» Opportunities for Investment: You’ll have possible opportunities for investment with exposure and recommendation to our VC network/partners within AB InBev (Z Tech and ZX Ventures).
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This year’s BudStart program has three editions- Global Fintech, APAC and Africa. This is an opportunity to worlwide startups and with the 100 Open Startups partnership we are inviting LATAM startups to join, registering their solutions for the challenges bellow:
1 - ABInBev GLOBAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM | BudStart APAC Edition
A flagship program to solve complex business problems through co-innovation/plug & play implementation model by partnering with the best-in-class startups across the globe.
Key Focus Areas:
» Digital Menus (On Trade Partners)
» Automation Opportunities (Loading/Unloading, Bottle Inspection, Packaging, Controllers)
» Sales Force Automation (E2E Commercial Capabilities)
» Reduction in Breakages, Detention and Demurrages losses
» Utility as a Service (Water, Energy, Equipment, Warehouse)
» Supplier Recommendation (Smart Procurement)
» Digitization of payments, transaction and settlements across B2B2C
» Preventive Maintenance and Process/Safety Compliance for Brewery Operations
APPLY MY SOLUTION|APPLY UNTIL JUNE 4th
2. ABInBev GLOBAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM | BudStart Africa Edition
Program objective is to identify business opportunities early, validate them against our ‘Proof of Value’ driven execution model & empowering the proven capabilities to expand globally within & outside ABI.
Key Business Opportunities:
» Reverse Logistics Recycle & Sustainability solutions
» E2E Stock Reconciliation
» Store Mini Cameras (IOT solutions for chiller & Footprint analysis)
» WIFI Chiller (Digitalize Store)
» Competitive Intelligence (Market analytics) Best practices for measuring markets
» Digital Marketing (AI driven Social Media Campaigns)
» Digital Signage
APPLY MY SOLUTION|APPLY UNTIL JUNE 4th
3 - ABInBev GLOBAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM | BudStart Global Fintech Edition
Key Focus Areas:
» Alternative SMB Lending
» Alternative Payment Methods
» 1-Click Payments for D2C/B2B
» Subscription Services to D2C/B2B
» E-Wallet Integrated Loyalty Solutions
» POS Innovations
» Value Added Services (VAS) Platforms
» Cash Management Solutions
APPLY MY SOLUTION|APPLY UNTIL JUNE 4th
