NARI exists to democratize AI for the unattended retail sector. The 2026 founding cohort delivers program benefits valued at up to $6M — covering 150 digital-twin implementations and 500 hardware deployments for independent operators.
Allocations are limited, non-transferable, and awarded on a rolling basis until the cohort is filled.
Program benefits valued at up to $5M covering OpenClaw digital-twin implementation across three operator tiers. Operators contribute a 10% co-pay.
See the three tiers →$2,000 program benefit per smart robotic coffee kiosk acquired through the Manna Coffee network. Capped at 500 kiosks.
See the hardware track →Implementing the full OpenClaw AI architecture — secure databases, telemetry integrations, LLM routing, and custom agent managers — costs between $25,000 and $100,000+ at market. For an independent operator, that capital expenditure is a death sentence. The NARI program covers 90% of the implementation value. The operator funds a 10% co-pay to ensure serious adoption.
A true "Business in a Box." Replaces the first logistics or analytics hire for new entrants, family-owned operators, and Manna licensees.
Target · Small operators & new entrants
Route optimization, dynamic pricing, automated reconciliation. Removes three to four back-office roles from the operator's payroll.
Target · Established mid-market operators
Custom ERP integrations, bespoke local agents for complex logistics, and full-stack telemetry rollup across regional fleets.
Target · Regional & multi-state operators
Software alone cannot fix outdated hardware. In partnership with Manna Smart Retail Inc., NARI is deploying a parallel hardware modernization program — a zero-friction upgrade path for operators replacing legacy machines.
The hardware track is combinable with the Digital Twin Program. Operators can modernize both their physical fleet and their operating intelligence under a single program window.
Submit the form below. Tell us about your operation, your modernization goals, and which track you are applying for.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You will receive a decision within five business days.
Approved applicants receive a grant credential and an onboarding contact from NARI's operator success team.
Redeem your grant directly with the relevant certified partner. NARI coordinates the handoff and supports onboarding.
Founding cohort members participate in the intelligence commons from day one — contributing anonymized data and receiving network recommendations in return.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The founding cohort closes when the program window is filled. You will receive a response within five business days of submission.
Thanks — your application is in. NARI's operator success team will review it on a rolling basis and respond within five business days. If you applied for both tracks, expect a single combined decision and onboarding sequence.
In the meantime, you can read about the architecture or the commons you are about to join.
The founding cohort focuses on hardware and software modernization. Additional tracks open as the program matures.
Training and transition support for operator staff as automation increases. In coordination with DOL workforce development programs.
Physical setup, IT configuration, and the first 90 days of operations bundled for entrants joining the sector through NARI's onboarding program.