A New Era for NRF’s Innovation Lab
Since 2017, the NRF Innovation Lab has showcased the latest and greatest in retail tech through a one-of-a-kind immersive and interactive experience. Over the past seven years, participating in the Lab has evolved into much more than a traditional booth space – alumni Lab companies acquired by industry leaders such as Nike, UPS, Walmart, and Google prove it.
To reflect what participation in the Lab symbolizes today, NRF is excited to introduce NRF Innovators 2025 - Retail Tech’s Game Changers.
Applications open May 15th!
You must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Technologies in the latest trends including but not limited to: AI, visualization, robotics, data analytics, omnichannel, supply chain, re-commerce, inventory management, retail media, engagement and experiential retail.
- Must be a technology that solves a problem for retailers and is new to the market within the past 2 years.
- Must be either live with a retailer or in pilot phase (no concept phase).
- Company cannot have been in the Innovation Lab previously (2017-2023) unless showcasing a completely new product.
- Must have an interesting way to demonstrate the technology.
Was your company founded in 2020 or later? If so, you may also qualify to exhibit in the Startup Hub.
NRF Innovators 2025 will feature the top companies of 2025 producing cutting-edge retail technologies. If you are transforming the future of retail, we encourage you to apply for this unique opportunity.
Applications open May 15, 2024 - mark your calendars!
