Starship Technologies and Bolt launch eco-friendly robot powered grocery delivery service in Estonia

Starship Technologies and Bolt have announced the launch of a new food delivery service. As the first roll-out of the commercial partnership agreed between the two Estonian founded firms last year, this collaboration in Tallinn is pitched as the first of its kind in Europe. 

Over 180,000 residents can now use an eco-friendly delivery option via the Bolt Food app from three Bolt Market stores in Tallinn. Robot deliveries will be free to customers during the launch period.

Ahti Heinla, Co-founder and CEO at Starship Technologies, comments: “We're thrilled to launch with Bolt today, bringing autonomous food delivery to even more customers in Tallinn.”

“This collaboration is not just about convenience and greater choice; by integrating our robots into the Bolt Food app, we're offering a sustainable, scalable last mile delivery solution that reduces local traffic and emissions. It's an exciting step forward for both companies as we continue to innovate and pave the way for greener cities across Europe.”

Jevgeni Kabanov, President at Bolt, comments: “With the launch of Starship Technologies robot deliveries in Tallinn we now provide a new delivery experience for Bolt Market customers.”

“It’s a reflection of our shared roots with Starship in Estonian innovation, and we’re proud to bring that experience to power our Bolt Market grocery stores with innovative technology. With this delivery technology now available, we provide more options for them and enable even more choice and convenience for our shared customers.”

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Autonomous delivery is a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by Scala, CADS, 3D Cloud, Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.