ScaleUp Program May 2023

The Retail Scale-Up
Program

A program dedicated to providing unparalleled
access to the UK retail tech scene

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Applications close:

14 apr 2023

Program Starts:

01 mar 2023

Program Ends:

30 June 2023

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About Us

Retail Hive

Retail Hive brings senior retailers together to soundboard, ask questions, benchmark and collaborate as
a collective. Retail Hive provides a safe, co-owned and curated environment for retailers and partners
to build meaningful relationships, give one another value, identify solutions, and promote best practice.

The UK Launchpad

The UK Launchpad, is an innovation ecosystem providing unique support and services to tech
companies looking to scale up in or enter the UK and European markets. The support services include -
accelerator programs, business development, access to business and professional networks, Setup and
management of UK events, partnership and collaboration opportunities and access to UK and
European grants.

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Key Benefits

Pitch to and mingle with leading retailers at Retail Fest 2023

pre arranged speed dating with leading UK Retailers

Discuss 10-15 live use cases with the 5 Retailers & Brands on the Retailers Innovation Pane

1-2-1 strategy sessions with the teams at Retail Hive and The UK Launchpad

5-10 expert masterclasses led by corporate partners

10% discount on Retail Hive events

Pitch to and mingle with leading retailers at Retail Fest 2023

Discuss 10-15 live use cases with the 5 Retailers & Brands on the Retailers Innovation Pane

5-10 expert masterclasses led by corporate partners

pre arranged speed dating with leading UK Retailers

1-2-1 strategy sessions with the teams at Retail Hive and The UK Launchpad

10% discount on Retail Hive events

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Partners

The partners for the program

Discussion point 1: Growth and opportunities arising from the 5G Infrastructure

Discussion point 2: Underlying architecture and the role of Mobile Edge Computing

Discussion point 3: Regulatory aspects

Discussion point 4: Telefonica / Deepsight case study (5G based security system)

Panellists

BT: Neil McRae (MD Architecture and Strategy)
Google: Larissa Suzuki (Head of Data /AI Practise)
Vodafone: Danny Kelly (Head of Innovation)
Telefonica: Alexandre Harmand (Head of Core and Service Platforms)
KPMG: Hafsa Ameen (Infrastructure Mobility)
KTN UK5G: Richard Foggie (Knowledge Transfer Manager - 5G )
North Tyneside Council: Paul Armstrong (Head of Digital)
Deepsight: Rakesh Channaiah (Co Founder) / Nishant Veer (Co Founder)

Retail Hive and The UK Launchpad are partnering on a Retail Scale-Up program to provide
introductions to and business opportunities with large UK Retailers and brands.
The program is open to 12 Retail Scale-Ups from around the world, with a focus on Digital
Marketing, ecommerce, customer experience and Sustainability.

Advisory panel

You will have access to our panel of expert retail advisors to support your questions and journey.

Retailers Innovation Panel

A unique opportunity to understand and meet the innovation requirements of five leading UK
retailers and brands on our Retailers Innovation Panel. These include the likes of ASDA and M&S.

Retail Fest 2023

An opportunity to attends and pitch in person at the Retail Fest event on 23rd June and mingle
with leading retailers from across the UK.

Speed Dating

The program will organise in person live speed dating with relevant leading retailers as part of
Retail Fest 2023.

Research and Masterclasses

Access to Masterclasses on thought leadership and topical themes in the UK Retail market, to build
a deep understanding of the UK retail scene

Benefits

Access to various discounts and benefits. in addition, the winner of the pitching session at Retail
Fest will received a free magazine feature by Retail Hive.

Strategy Sessions

The program will conclude by working 1-2-1 with the specialists at Retail Hive and The UK
Launchpad to devise a personalised Market Entry or Scale-Up strategies for your business

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Overview and Purpose

The Uk Launchpad, is an innovation ecosystem with the largest network of advisors, partnerships and alliances dedicated to supporting tech companies looking to enter or build their business in the UK and European markets.

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