Tyson Ventures Invites Startups to Apply for Tyson Demo Day 2024
March 06 2024 - 6:30AM
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN),
is proud to announce the call for applications for the third
installment of Tyson Demo Day. Tyson Demo Day 2024 aims to
revolutionize the future of the Tyson Foods food supply chain by
collaborating with innovative startups that foster sustainable
practices, enhance transparency, create new efficiencies and ensure
the highest standards of quality across the company’s unique supply
chain.
“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,” said John R.
Tyson, Tyson Ventures president and chief financial officer.
"Together, we can reimagine, innovate and elevate the protein
supply chain across every touchpoint."
Startups with innovations in logistics software, distribution,
warehousing, traceability and transparency, animal welfare, cold
chain management, inventory management, forecasting and predictive
analytics, supplier management and sourcing technology and beyond,
are encouraged to apply by the May 3, 2024, deadline.
“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,” said Brady Stewart, group president, Beef, Pork and
chief supply chain officer. “Following the event, successful
startups may engage in continued conversations with Tyson Foods,
paving the way for further high-impact opportunities.”
Selected participants will have the chance to pitch at Tyson
Demo Day at the Tyson Foods World Headquarters in Springdale,
Arkansas. Successful startups may have access to further
opportunities such as mentorship from Tyson Foods executives,
potential pilot and testing programs, commercial partnerships and
recognition through press and media.
For updates and further details about Tyson Demo Day 2024,
follow the Tyson Ventures LinkedIn profile. Interested startups and
entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply online by May 3, 2024. For
more information and to apply, visit the Tyson Ventures
website.
About Tyson VenturesTyson Ventures
is the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world’s
largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Tyson
Ventures aims to be the strategic partner of disruptive innovators
transforming the food industry and providing sustainable nutrition
to a growing global population. Tyson Ventures focuses investments
in three strategic areas – emerging proteins, enabling technologies
and innovations that empower people, protect our planet and
cultivate smart, responsible agriculture.
About Tyson Foods, Inc.Tyson
Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is a world-class food company and
recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, it
has grown under four generations of family leadership. The Company
is unified by this purpose: Tyson Foods. We Feed the World Like
Family™ and has a broad portfolio of iconic products and brands
including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®,
Wright®, State Fair®, Aidells® and ibp®. Tyson Foods is dedicated
to bringing high-quality food to every table in the world, safely,
sustainably, and affordably, now and for future generations.
Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had
approximately 139,000 team members as of September 30, 2023. Visit
www.tysonfoods.com.
Media Contact: Laura Burns |
laura.burns2@tyson.com | 479-713-9890
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