c2p Startup Innovation Award
4 categories | 4 winners
watch the finals at Parcel+Post Expo in Amsterdam on 21 October 2025
connect2posts (c2p)
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 21 October, 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"
"The Autonomous Last Mile"
"Processes, Digital & Data"
"eCommerce, Retail & Cross-Border"
Where: at Parcel+Post Expo, in the startup and innovation zone (free entry)
When: 21 October 2025, 14.00 - 16.00
4 award categories
13 startups
4-minute pitch
4 minutes Q&A with the judges
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.