{"id":1010,"date":"2022-12-19T17:17:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T17:17:45","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-10-15T01:13:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T09:13:23","slug":"nrf-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/nrf-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft for Startups at NRF 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are thrilled to announce that Microsoft for Startups will be participating at <a href=\"https:\/\/nrfbigshow.nrf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NRF 2023: Retail&#8217;s Big Show<\/a> at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York from January 15-17, 2023. We have several activities planned for the event and will be showcasing almost a dozen startups focused on intelligent stores, unified commerce and Metaverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events at NRF 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft for Startups sneak preview of NRF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d like to know more about the startups being featured (and all the events that we have planned) at NRF 2023, join us for a sneak preview webinar on Tuesday January 10 at 9:00 am PT. <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AAizx3b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to register for this webinar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft for Startups networking reception<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday, January 16th 4:00-5:00 pm ET, Microsoft Terrace at Javits Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet with some of the top retail startups driving innovation in retail. This session is open to Microsoft account teams and retail and CPG companies. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AAj0lnb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please register here to attend<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft for Startups innovation showcases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday-Tuesday, January 15-17th 1:00-2:00 pm ET, daily, Avanade Lounge at Javits Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft for Startups will be showcasing their top retail solutions that cover three key themes retailers are aiming to address in 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AAj0fgi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please register here to attend<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Sunday January 15th: Intelligent stores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Monday January 16th: Unified commerce \/ Supply chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Tuesday January 17th: iCommerce \/ Metaverse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule 1:1 meetings with startups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an opportunity to schedule 1:1 meetings with the founders of the Microsoft for Startups partners. Please let us know who you would like to meet with (see list below) and a date\/time that works for you. Contact <a href=\"mailto:MFSGTM@microsoft.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MFSGTM@microsoft.com<\/a> to schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Startups featured in the innovation showcases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intelligent stores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopic.co\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1540\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Shopic_logo_color.png\" alt=\"Shopic logo NRF 2023\" class=\"wp-image-1012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Shopic_logo_color.png 1540w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Shopic_logo_color-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Shopic_logo_color-1024x263.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Shopic_logo_color-768x197.png 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Shopic_logo_color-1536x394.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1540px) 100vw, 1540px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shopic&#8217;s unique clip-on device turns any standard shopping cart into a smart cart and helps grocers bring the advantages of online commerce to their physical stores. Shopic&#8217;s smart carts are best suited for large format grocery stores and deployed with minimal store modifications: a charger-shelf unit and plastic mounts on existing carts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Complete Digitalization Platform for Your Retail Floor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/tnEQm00uwfI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pathr.ai\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"93\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pathr-color.png\" alt=\"Pathr logo\" class=\"wp-image-1026\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most stores today are just like old website counters, only measuring traffic and nothing else. Pathr.ai is building digital analytics for the physical world, helping retailers understand shopper behavior inside retail stores, much like modern website analytics today. Pathr.ai\u2019s CPG Display Tool, True Conversion Rate Tool, and Brand Effect vs. Location Tool are all designed to deliver previously unavailable business insights that empower retailers to obtain higher levels of revenue and make stronger business decisions for their physical stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"About Pathr.ai\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/qBFiHeHcZaA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clobotics.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"917\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Clobotics-logo.png\" alt=\"Clobotics logo NRF 2023\" class=\"wp-image-1016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Clobotics-logo.png 917w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Clobotics-logo-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Clobotics-logo-768x221.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clobotics\u2019 Smart Retail recognizes product displays, barcodes, and assortments and makes suggestions to improve sales and profitability. Customers use a smartphone app to capture photos of store shelves, which Clobotics\u2019 Software-as-a-Service platform parses in the cloud. Clobotics solutions enable retail execution as well shelf analytics for retail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Of7PSwiTTMM\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudpick.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2670\" height=\"981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cloudpick-logo.png\" alt=\"Cloudpick logo\" class=\"wp-image-1038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cloudpick-logo.png 2670w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cloudpick-logo-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cloudpick-logo-1024x376.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cloudpick-logo-768x282.png 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cloudpick-logo-1536x564.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cloudpick-logo-2048x752.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cloudpick-logo-1920x705.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2670px) 100vw, 2670px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloudpick is a smart retail solution provider. With proprietary computer vision, deep learning, sensor fusion, and edge computing technologies, Cloudpick empowers highly digitized, intelligent, cashier-free stores with a grab-and-go shopping experience. Cloudpick has collaborated with e-commerce companies, traditional retailers and payment partners worldwide and equips brick-and-mortar stores with streamlined, cost-efficient and technically retrofitted properties that support \u201cnew retail\u201d shopping experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shopping in the future retail store.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/iZafzeN5rUg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unified commerce \/ Supply chain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.1mrobotics.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1936\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1M_Robotics_Logotype_turquoise_positive_black-2.png\" alt=\"1M Robotics logo NRF 2023\" class=\"wp-image-1014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1M_Robotics_Logotype_turquoise_positive_black-2.png 1936w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1M_Robotics_Logotype_turquoise_positive_black-2-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1M_Robotics_Logotype_turquoise_positive_black-2-1024x136.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1M_Robotics_Logotype_turquoise_positive_black-2-768x102.png 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1M_Robotics_Logotype_turquoise_positive_black-2-1536x205.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1M_Robotics_Logotype_turquoise_positive_black-2-1920x256.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1936px) 100vw, 1936px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developer of AI and robotic technology intended to deploy fleets of fully automated dark stores at customer doorsteps. The company provides robotic containers for deployment in dense urban residential areas, enabling businesses involved in last-mile logistics to work efficiently on a massive scale and meet the urgent need for rapid delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/3xZOsKbhKNA\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nextbillion.ai\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/NextBillion-logo.png\" alt=\"NextBillion logo\" class=\"wp-image-1017\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NextBillion.ai is a developer of a spatial data platform designed to help enterprises manage location data and adopt an AI-first approach at scale for every use case and geography. The company&#8217;s platform helps enterprises build, scale, and manage their own mapping ecosystem, enabling clients to tackle highly complex location problems with the help of tailored location and navigation technology solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What&#039;s the state of #YOURMaps | NextBillion.ai Mapping Solutions\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/i3Q1JWwwlvA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ownid.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1056\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OwnID_horizontal_darkgray-6-002.png\" alt=\"OwnID logo\" class=\"wp-image-1018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OwnID_horizontal_darkgray-6-002.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OwnID_horizontal_darkgray-6-002-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OwnID_horizontal_darkgray-6-002-1024x338.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/OwnID_horizontal_darkgray-6-002-768x254.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developer of digital security software designed to safeguard the user&#8217;s personal identity. The company&#8217;s platform uses cryptographic keys protected with biometrics to securely store the identity data on a user&#8217;s device to log in on any device, enabling users to enjoy passwordless authentication within minutes. OwnID adds Passwordless to your registration and login forms. With OwnID, users can authenticate with phone biometrics, instead of a password, using a minimalistic button that blends seamlessly into existing forms. The authentication flow is web-based and doesn&#8217;t require an app installation. The complete end-to-end platform works cross-OS, cross-device, and cross-domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"OwnID Passwordless sign in\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/RptF6r8VCr0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pockyt.io\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1632\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pockyt__logo-color-positive-512.png\" alt=\"Pockyt logo\" class=\"wp-image-1019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pockyt__logo-color-positive-512.png 1632w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pockyt__logo-color-positive-512-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pockyt__logo-color-positive-512-1024x255.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pockyt__logo-color-positive-512-768x191.png 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pockyt__logo-color-positive-512-1536x382.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pockyt is a checkout platform that helps businesses access and retain digital native shoppers globally. Through strategic partnerships with leading global digital wallets, Pockyt facilitates access to over 4 billion global shoppers for their merchant partners. Pockyt enables merchants to accept and manage payments from their customers\u2019 preferred digital payment methods, online and in-store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"XRC Labs Cohort 9 &amp; 10 Demo Day | Meet Yuansfer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/8fXUK4BMlBU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicknode.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"247\" height=\"73\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Quicknode_-logo.jpg\" alt=\"QuickNode logo\" class=\"wp-image-1020\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QuickNode simplifies blockchain infrastructure for teams big and small. A lightning-fast global API provides instant access to Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, Polygon, BSC, Fantom, Avalanche, Terra, Celo, Optimism, Arbitrum, Algorand, Harmony, and Gnosis (xDai) networks. Access chain data via JSON-RPC over https:\/\/ or wss:\/\/ (websocket) endpoints. Monitor usage with analytics dashboard and ship faster with tools like 1-click WebHooks for smart-contract events, NFT, and ERC20 token APIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dmitry Shklovsky (QuickNode) - A One-Stop Shop\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ZVymTT-Um8g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iCommerce \/ Metaverse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fashable.ai\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Fashable-logo-1.png\" alt=\"Fashable logo\" class=\"wp-image-1021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Fashable-logo-1.png 350w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Fashable-logo-1-300x86.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fashable has developed a solution using generative AI, to enable apparel and fashion brands to create new designs based on signals from multiple sources. They are revolutionizing digital content creation, and building a powerful visual technology to solve real problems and have a positive impact in the fashion industry, with application in different use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EXTHEREAL Conference: Day 2 - 30.11.2021\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/LdR97FFu2LY?start=4038&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zblocks.io\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zblocks-updated-logo.png\" alt=\"Zblocks logo\" class=\"wp-image-1022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zblocks-updated-logo.png 1108w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zblocks-updated-logo-222x300.png 222w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zblocks-updated-logo-756x1024.png 756w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zblocks-updated-logo-768x1040.png 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zblocks-updated-logo-798x1080.png 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zblocks enables companies to use blockchain and Web3 without the complexity and need for crypto. It enables enterprises to pay in fiat currency, eliminating the need to keep crypto on their balance sheet. It protects enterprise investments by enabling development across multiple blockchain layer 1 protocols. 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