connect2posts is a platform for new technologies and startups in the postal and logistics ecosystem. It provides a matchmaking platform for startups, postal and parcel companies, industry partners, as well as investors. It is a network which provides insights and a better understanding of the postal and parcel industry and its needs. Through a mix of platform activities, including regular online and physical events, pitching sessions, workshops, and our Community Circuit we connect the dots and help startups thrive in the postal and parcel ecosystem.
connect2posts is an initiative and network launched and managed by the Postal Innovation Platform (PIP), an open platform which drives innovation in the postal, express and logistics ecosystem with the objective to contribute to the success of the postal and parcel industry in a rapidly changing market environment which constantly creates new needs and demands.
For all types of startups, it provides a community in which they can network with fellow startups, postal and logistics companies, industry partners (suppliers, IT companies, consultancies etc.), academic institutions, or investors.
What we do
Networking
For all types of startups, connect2posts provides a community in which they can network with fellow startups, postal and logistics companies, industry partners (suppliers, IT companies, consultancies etc.), academic institutions, or investors.
Ideally, you will agree on pilots and implementation deals with postal or logistics companies, or you will lay the foundation for securing funding from postal or logistics companies (some companies have their own venture division), or from other investors.
Workshops & Masterclasses
At least once per month, connect2posts members will connect online or offline to exchange on specific topics, learn about latest trends in the postal and logistics industry, discuss with representatives of the industry, and present their solutions. The idea is to get valuable feedback, a better understanding of the industry and its needs, and connect to posts, other startups, and industry partners.
Tailored Pitches
connect2posts will align with postal and logistics companies and invite startups to pitch for specific topics/ industry needs that relate to challenges or pain points for which postal and logistics companies are looking for solutions.
Community Circuit
At least twice per year, the connect2posts community will meet for one day to deep-dive into networking, pitching, exchanging, and growing together. To these events connect2posts members, postal companies, postal organizations, industry partners, and investors will be invited.
Competitions
For many years, the Postal Innovation Platform (PIP) organizes the prestigious PIP Startup Innovation Award Competition during the Parcel+Post Expo and Conference. connect2posts is part of PIP and competitions bring attention and visibility to many new startups and their solutions and will thus be an important pillar of the connect2posts activities.
Site Visits
connect2posts will provide opportunities to visit postal and logistics companies, industry organizations, relevant suppliers and other entities which can be important for the understanding of the industry and its needs. In depth discussions with representatives of these entities will help to grow the network and identify concrete opportuities for cooperation.
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