OPAL, the EXIST funded startup based in the MAFINEX in Mannheim has made the second place at the statewide competition 'Evelator Pitch BW!'.
For the last 9 months more than 180 young companies have participated in 18 regional cups to reach the finals in Stuttgart last weekend.Each startup had only 3 minutes to convince the jury and the audience of their idea. Among the 18 finalists presenting in Stuttgart was alsothe Mannheim based startup OPAL which we introduced as our startup of the month in january.
OPAL's FFDF provides predictive analytics in real-time for fresh food management in the retail industry. Shelves can be optimally equipped and waste
s reduced significantly, at the end of the day. The information can be aggregated in real-time and provided to every group of management.
Winning the second price provides OPAL with a prize money of 2.000€ to support their operations, a lot of media coverage around the event and a lot of new connections to other entrepreneurs, supporters and partners.
Achieving the second place at this well-respected competition shows that the region around Mannheim, the EXIST program and the network and support established by local inititatives as the MCEI and the Entrepreneurship Club have the potential to create a positive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Please find the original press release and more pictures and contestants here.
