This agri-tech-focused startup program aims to accelerate the growth of early-stage FoodTech and AgTech startups by providing access to cutting-edge technology, venture capital partners, financial backing, and expert business advisory.

Bangalore, December 9, 2024 - Ninjacart, India's leading agri-tech startup transforming the agricultural ecosystem through technology and data, announced the launch of its Ninjacart Startup Program.This agri-tech-focused startup program aims to accelerate the growth of early-stage FoodTech and AgTech startups by providing access to cutting-edge technology, venture capital partners, financial backing, and expert business advisory.

With nearly a decade of experience in transforming agricultural ecosystems through technology and data, Ninjacart has partnered with agri-tech innovators globally to optimize supply chains and solve complex distribution challenges. The Ninjacart Startup Program leverages this expertise, network, and proven solutions to help startups scale faster, drive meaningful change, and lead the future of food distribution.

The Ninjacart Startup Program offers four key benefits to participants:
1. Access to Ninjacart's Advanced Technology: Renowned for its comprehensive and innovative technology across the agri-tech ecosystem, Ninjacart's proprietary solutions set an industry benchmark. Through the Startup Program, startups gain access to a focused suite of Ninjacart's supply chain management tools to drive growth or enhance operational efficiency. Growth tools include demand forecasting, sales management, pricing intelligence, campaign management, and customer app modules. For operational efficiency, modules for procurement, inventory management, workforce management, logistics, and catalog management are available.
2. Pitch to VC Partners: Startups will have the chance to present to top VC partners such as Syngenta Group Ventures and Base Capital on Demo Day, scheduled for February 2025.
3. Financial Backing: Ninjacart offers credits up to $50,000 to offset platform and implementation fees during the first six months of participation.
4. Expert Business Advisory: Participants will gain access to Ninjacart's domain expertise and leadership to build scalable supply chains for fresh produce, meat, and staples, offering tailored guidance to shorten their path to profitability.

The program is open to emerging startups that were founded in 2020 or later, have raised up to $1 million in funding, and operate outside India. Eligible startups must be post-revenue and focused on innovating the food supply chain.

"At Ninjacart, we've always believed in the transformative power of technology to solve critical supply chain inefficiencies," said Kartheeswaran KK, Co-Founder and CEO, Ninjacart. "The Ninjacart Startup Program is designed to empower innovators who are driving systemic change in food systems. By offering our expertise, technology, and network, we aim to help startups accelerate their startup journey and propel the collective transformation of the global agriculture ecosystem."

Applications for the inaugural cohort of the Ninjacart Startup Program are now open. Startups eager to scale and transform food systems can visit https://ninjacart.com/ninjacart-startup-program/ or contact nsp@ninjacart.com to apply.

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About Ninjacart:
Ninjacart is India's largest agri-tech company that's revolutionizing the agri ecosystem. By harnessing technology, innovation, and ideas, we are building commerce, finance, and fulfilment solutions that help build better lives for agri citizens. Our role in the agri ecosystem is not to replace, but to uplift its farmers, traders, and retailers, and ultimately, the end consumer. By leveraging our strengths and resources, we innovate for new product categories and customer segments and also solve complex supply chain problems in the soil-to-sales journey. So far, we have built products that cater to each segment and their unique needs — Ninjacart for retailers, Ninja Mandi for traders, Ninja Global for importers and exporters, Ninja Kirana for retailers, and Ninja Kisaan for farmers. We are committed to our ultimate mission to build the most trusted, efficient and inclusive AgriTrade Network. Since Ninjacart's inception in 2015, we have garnered support from visionaries and leaders across the globe who have put their faith in our vision. Our investors include Accel US, Syngenta Ventures, Trifecta Capital, Jo Hirao - Founder of ZIGExN, Accel India, Nandan Nilekani, Mistletoe, Qualcomm Ventures, Tiger Global, Flipkart, and Walmart.
To know more, visit www.ninjacart.com