AHOY, a leading multi-sector deep tech giant dedicated to empowering innovative startups, offered congratulates to ZelosTech for winning DHL’s prestigious Startup Challenge in the Middle East and Africa. ZelosTech’s fully electric delivery vehicle, designed to optimize urban logistics, emerged as the standout solution among an impressive array of entrants.
The DHL Fast Forward Challenge – this year held at the 4th Annual meeting of Investopia – has positioned itself as a platform for innovative companies to showcase their groundbreaking solutions that address the evolving needs of logistics and supply chain management. This year’s competition brought together numerous startups from across the region, all vying to demonstrate how they can shape the future of logistics through technology, all at different stages.
ZelosTech’s winning tech is a testament to the potential of electric transportation in revolutionizing last-mile delivery. With sustainability at the forefront of logistics operations today, ZelosTech’s commitment to reducing carbon footprints aligns perfectly with DHL’s vision for a greener future.
As part of DHL’s Fast Forward Challenge,the winner will benefit from extensive mentorship, access to industry experts, and support from DHL to further develop their electric delivery vehicle. Additionally, AHOY promised significant support through its prizes for the winner of the DHL Fast Forward Challenge:
- The winner would receive USD 10,000 in public credits and USD 250,000 worth of logistical AI tools from AHOY.
- The first runners-up would receive USD 5,000 in public credits and USD 100,000 worth of logistical AI tools from AHOY.
- The other runners-up will receive USD 2,500 in public credits.
Jamil Shinawi, CEO of AHOY, remarked, “To be winning DHL’s Fast Forward Challenge while being challenged and mentored by the best of the bunch in the industry isn’t a feat to be taken lightly. A startup that wins such a challenge exemplifies the spirit of transformation that this industry so urgently needs. Initiatives like the DHL Fast Forward Challenge encourage groundbreaking solutions to problems that affect everyday life, a mission that we stand behind at AHOY. Every candidate presented a solution that shows their drive to innovate, and AHOY is proud of each and every one of you”.
“It was a thrill to be part of the judging panel at the DHL Fast Forward Challenge. It’s been heartening to witness the determination each candidate possessed to innovate and move the logistics sector forward. I believe these visionary ideas and the people behind them have what it takes to revolutionize logistics and supply chains in the region”, remarked Gerard Sansoni, part of the judging panel at the Fast Forward Challenge, and Co-Founder, CCO of AHOY.
As the logistics landscape continues to evolve, AHOY remains committed to supporting innovative initiatives that embrace sustainability and efficiency. The company looks forward to seeing ZelosTech’s electric delivery vehicle set new standards for the industry.
