The drugstore chain dm is launching a crowdfunding contest. The contest offers shelf space in up to 2,000 dm stores and the company's online shop.
Startup programs from retail companies are currently very popular: Edeka, Rewe and metro are already looking for proximity to innovative companies and also Spar Austria offers startups space on its supermarket shelves. Now the drugstore chain dm is also getting in touch with the startup scene.
For the dmStart! competition, dm and the crowdfunding platform Startnext are jointly seeking startups that develop suitable products. Possible areas include organic food, cosmetics, hygiene, cleaning, and baby supplies. Applicants' companies must already be established and pursue entrepreneurial goals. They must also already have a functioning prototype.
Three-step application process for dmStart!
Until June 1 Interested parties can submit their project to Startnext An eight-person jury, including dm founder Götz Werner and Denis Bartelt, founder of Startnext, will then select up to 20 projects to participate in the contest. Participants will receive support from June 14th to 16th at a startup academy in Karlsruhe and through webinars to set up their Startnext campaign. Crowdfunding campaigns will begin on Startnext on July 23rd. The three projects that receive the most backers by September 14th will have the chance to be listed on dm.
Further information and the opportunity to apply can be found on the project website.
