Key Takeaways
- Tyson Ventures announces the call for applications for Tyson Demo Day 2024.
- The event aims to drive innovation in the Tyson Foods supply chain through startup collaboration.
- Focus areas include logistics, distribution, traceability, and animal welfare.
- Startups can apply until May 3, 2024, to pitch at Tyson Foods World Headquarters.
- Successful participants may receive mentorship, pilot program opportunities, and commercial partnerships.
Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN), is gearing up for the third installment of Tyson Demo Day, scheduled for 2024. This event is part of Tyson Foods’ initiative to revolutionize its food supply chain by integrating sustainable practices, enhancing transparency, and creating new efficiencies. Tyson Demo Day 2024 aims to catalyze breakthrough supply chain technology by fostering collaboration between innovative startups and Tyson Foods.
A Call for Innovative Solutions
John R. Tyson, President and Chief Financial Officer of Tyson Ventures, expressed enthusiasm about the event’s potential impact, stating, “Our vision for Tyson Demo Day 2024 is to become a significant catalyst of groundbreaking supply chain technology by bringing startups together to collaborate with Tyson Foods. Together, we can reimagine, innovate, and elevate the protein supply chain across every touchpoint.”
Startups specializing in logistics software, distribution, warehousing, traceability and transparency, animal welfare, cold chain management, inventory management, forecasting, predictive analytics, supplier management, and sourcing technology are invited to apply by the May 3, 2024 deadline.
Opportunities for Startups
Brady Stewart, Group President of Beef, Pork, and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Tyson Foods, highlighted the unique opportunity Tyson Demo Day presents for startups: “Tyson Demo Day 2024 presents an unparalleled opportunity for startups to showcase their supply chain solutions and potentially partner with Tyson Foods to test their innovations in real market conditions.” Following the event, successful startups may continue conversations with Tyson Foods, leading to high-impact opportunities, including mentorship, pilot programs, commercial partnerships, and media recognition.
How to Apply
Interested startups and entrepreneurs are encouraged to follow Tyson Ventures on LinkedIn for updates and further details about Tyson Demo Day 2024. Applications are open until May 3, 2024, and can be submitted online via the Tyson Ventures website.
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