Grow your startup in the ultimate convenience
ecosystem

Introduce your tech innovation to Żabka Group and get a chance to access millions of consumers and thousands of small entrepreneurs in Poland and beyond.

What is
Future Lab?

Future Lab is the flagship platform for collaboration with startups of Żabka Group, the ultimate convenience ecosystem in Poland. With more than 3 million consumers using our services every day. We aim to make people’s lives easier, by accompanying them throughout the day, and freeing up their time.

We are looking for innovative companies that can help us transform Żabka Group into a leading global retailer.

Looks like something for you? Don’t wait and apply now!

Our challenges

Explore our current objectives and focus areas and see if there’s an opportunity for your company.

Core operations

Innovations that shape the future of Żabka Group:

  • Supply chain optimization
  • Sustainable business solutions
  • Robotics
  • Foodtech
  • Data intelligence
  • Retail automation

Franchisee support

Tools to assist franchisees in their daily work:

  • Franchise Relations
  • Customer Interactions
  • Sales optimisation
  • Recruitment innovation
  • Inventory management
  • Quick meals

Store operations

Innovations for managing and streamlining store operations:

  • Self service in stores
  • New store formats
  • Security monitoring systems
  • Supply and inventory management
  • Payments
  • Adapting to new technologies

Marketing & sales

Solutions supporting product and service promotions to boost sales:

  • In-store marketing
  • Cross-platform apps
  • Shopping assistants
  • Campaign measurement
  • Innovative marketing campaigns

Products & services

Innovative products and services that fit into the convenience store ecosystem:

  • Enhancing the scope of convenience
  • In-store services
  • In-app experience
  • Expanding e-commerce

Benefits

Testing at scale

Test your solution in the Żabka Group’s network, which includes 10,000 stores, dozens of logistic facilities and over
8,600 SMEs.

R&D support

Work hand in hand with our lab and accelerate the development of your product to make it ready for the real-life market tests.

Expertise

Learn from the best industry mentors to improve your business models and enhance your technology stack.

Network

Take part in networking sessions for practical knowledge with our experts.

Investment

Earn the possibility of equity investment from Żabka Group (subject to individual arrangements).

Publicity

Increase the visibility of your brand and build trust by working hand in hand with one of the biggest household names in Poland.

How does it work?

Check out the agenda and stay up to date on the most important steps of Future Lab.

Selection of the best applications and feedback (up to 3 weeks)

Meeting with the Venture Studio team

Meeting with the Business Owner in Żabka Group

Building the test environment + signing a pilot agreement

Selection of the best applications and feedback (up to 3 weeks)

Meeting with the Venture Studio team

Meeting with the Business Owner in Żabka Group

Building the test environment + signing a pilot agreement

Our success stories

Check out some of our successful partnerships over the years.

About us

Żabka Group

Żabka Group is the ultimate convenience ecosystem that aims to make people’s lives easier. We accompany consumers at every moment of the day, freeing up their time through the possibility of convenient grocery shopping, having a hot meal on the go, sending a package, withdrawing cash or taking advantage of a dietary catering with delivery. We are one of the most recognizable brands in Poland, with nearly 3 million customers using our services daily.

What’s next?

If it looks like something for you, join us for an opportunity of growing your startup in the ultimate convenience ecosystem. with the resources of Żabka Group. We will work with select startups. The scope of our collaboration depends on the product or service, and its development stage. Sounds good?

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