c2p & PIP

Startup Innovation Award

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Deadline: 31 July 2026

3 categories | 3 winners

watch the finals at Parcel+Post Expo in London on 23 September 2026

connect2posts (c2p)

and the

Postal Innovation Platform (PIP)

in partnership with

Swiss Post, Austria Post and Parcel+Post Expo


brings Startups with a solution that can propel the technology drive of the parcel, postal, and supply chain sector to the stage to showcase their solutions and compete for the most prestigious startup award in the industry.


On 23 September, Parcel+Post Expo will be dedicated to game changing technologies and solutions which will be presented by the finalists of the annual c2p Startup Innovation Award Competition.


This leading startup focused industry event will bring together innovation and strategy leaders from parcel, postal, and logistics companies who will choose the startups which will win the awards in the four categories:


"First & Last Mile"

"Processes, Digital & Data"

"eCommerce, Retail & Cross-Border"

Where: at Parcel+Post Expo, in the startup and innovation zone (free entry)

When: 23 September 2026, 14.00 - 16.00

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS



Join the 2026 Startup Competition and showcase how your innovation can transform the postal and parcel industry. Connect with top industry leaders, gain invaluable exposure, and accelerate your journey to success!

Submit your solution today and make your mark!


Entry condition:

Founding date 2021 or later

Deadline: 31 July 2026


You can submit your solution by sending a Word document (PDF or PPT will not be accepted) to bernhard@postal-innovation.com with the following information:


  1. Short description of the solution (max 200 words)
  2. When was the startup founded?
  3. 3 Key USPs of the solution (each max 50 words)
  4. Has the solution been tested (PoC) or deployed? (short description with max 100 words)
  5. Founding and leadership team
  6. What are you mainly looking for, such as collaboration with a postal/parcel company, investor etc.


You can add a link to the website as well as 1-2 images of your solution.


Award Criteria

Innovation

The innovation is a new and innovative idea offering an exciting new product or solution. It has identified new, so far unmet, customer needs and is able to address those needs.

Value

The innovation has a unique value proposition and differentiates itself from other products or solutions. It has a good cost – benefit ratio and provides a robust business model and market entry strategy. It has a significant value proposition.


Impact

It has the capability to change (part of) the market or can even create a new market. The innovation has the capability to impact the way things are done within its area of application in the future (game changer). It will have an impact on the industry, the environment and society.