Get to Know the Winner
“If you work with merchants managing thousands of SKUs—like convenience stores, liquor shops, or delis—we’re the perfect fit. BodegAI easily integrates with existing processors and helps merchants boost their revenue. Our mission is simple: help independent merchants succeed.”
– Jason Diaz, CEO, BodegAI
The Problem BodegAI Solves
Independent retailers face daily struggles managing thousands of SKUs without adequate time, technology, or staff. BodegAI simplifies this complex problem.
How BodegAI Helps Small Merchants
BodegAI built the first AI-powered POS specifically designed for convenience stores, liquor shops, and other SKU-heavy businesses.
Here’s what makes BodegAI stand out:
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Instant Inventory Management: With a preloaded master database of 200,000+ products—including tax codes, EBT eligibility, images, and product categories—merchants simply scan an item once, and they're ready to sell.
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Dual Pricing Compliance: A built-in, compliant price checker ensures merchants meet all card association rules effortlessly.
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Real-Time Pricing & Merchandising Insights: BodegAI leverages real-time AI recommendations on pricing, tax optimization, and merchandising, actively helping merchants improve sales performance.
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Works with Any Merchant Processor: Completely processor agnostic, BodegAI allows agents and ISOs to seamlessly continue existing relationships.
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Affordable and Scalable: At an entry point of just $500, BodegAI is about 75% cheaper than typical competitors, perfect for scalable rollouts by ISOs and agents.
Why BodegAI Won Catapult
BodegAI isn’t innovating just for innovation's sake—they empower small businesses with practical, easy-to-use solutions that deliver tangible results previously reserved for larger retailers.
What’s Next for BodegAI?
BodegAI continues expanding rapidly, introducing weekly feature upgrades including delivery integrations (DoorDash, Uber Eats), improved tipping functionality, and enhanced inventory management capabilities. As BodegAI grows, so does its ability to create even greater opportunities for merchants and the agents who support them.
Visit BodegAI at NEAA 2026
As the 2025 Catapult winner, BodegAI will be exhibiting at NEAA’s 2026 Annual Conference, held February 4–5, 2026, at Encore Boston Harbor. Plan to visit them to experience firsthand how their revolutionary POS solution can benefit you and your clients.

2025 CatapultAI Winner
Each year, the NEAA Catapult competition highlights the payments industry's most innovative solutions. This year's winner, BodegAI, impressed judges by redefining what's possible for convenience stores, liquor shops, delis, and bodegas—making life easier for independent retailers and the agents serving them.


