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LogTech. Driving Smarter, Greener, Faster Supply Chains

Logistics is the foundation of business. We are looking for startups that can help our partners create smarter, more resilient, and sustainable supply chains. If your solution addresses automation, green logistics, operational efficiency, or cybersecurity, this program is for you.

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Grow your logistics startup with the StartSmart CEE Acceleration Program

Logistics is transforming the way goods move, supply chains operate, and businesses deliver value to their customers.

 

In our Acceleration Program, we are looking for startups that develop solutions to increase end-to-end visibility of supply chains with real-time shipment tracking, build flexible and resilient logistics networks that adapt quickly to global disruptions, apply automation and robotics to optimize operations and address workforce shortages, support sustainable logistics and green transformation initiatives, strengthen cybersecurity and data management across the supply chain, and optimize costs while maintaining high-quality logistics services.

 

During the Program, you will work with leading logistics companies to create a proof of concept and test your solution in a real operational environment.

 

You will also gain access to logistics experts, R&D support, industry mentors, and a network of contacts that will help you scale your startup and secure your first corporate customer.

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Why join our Fintech Acceleration Program?

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Get Mentored

Work alongside business professionals and industry experts. Get marketing, business, and tech insights and advice and leverage it to scale your business faster.

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Test Your Idea At Scale

Leverage your partner’s vast resources to test how your innovation performs in a real business scenario.

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Access to key data

Get access to operational and supply chain data provided by our program partners. Use it to test, optimize, and improve your logistics solution.

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Get Development Support

Tap into your corporate partner’s R&D resources and get the support you need to speed up the development of your solution.

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Give Your Startup a Credibility Boost

Work alongside the biggest names in your industry. “Borrow” their brand credibility and build a trustworthy brand even before your product hits the market.

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Grow Without Losing Equity

Join a StartSmart CEE Startup Acceleration Program, access a wealth of resources, and grow your startup while keeping 100% ownership over your startup.

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Get up to €90,000 Non-Equity Grant

Receive funding for testing and technology development, in partnership with our corporate sponsors. *This grant is available for a limited number of startups meeting the formal requirements.

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Commercialize Your Idea

Get a chance to get your first high-value client even before you finish the accelerator.

Our Corporate Partners

Groupe CAT

For over 65 years, Groupe CAT has been a European leader in transport and distribution solutions for cars, trucks, spare parts, motorbikes, and agricultural machinery. The company’s strength lies in its 6,100 employees worldwide, a unique international network of 100 vehicle activity compounds, 85 cargo activity platforms, and the daily management of 4,500 car-carrying trucks and 1,800 rail wagons.

 

Operating in Poland since 1994, Groupe CAT provides comprehensive supply chain logistics services, supporting manufacturers and customers with reliable and innovative solutions. Today, the company continues to strengthen its leadership through digitalization, automation, and sustainable logistics practices.

 

As part of its innovation strategy, Groupe CAT is looking for startups and technology providers to help address pressing challenges across the logistics and mobility ecosystem.

How to enable increased end-to-end visibility of the supply chain with real-time shipment tracking?
How to build flexible and resilient supply chains that adapt quickly to global disruptions?
How to apply automation and robotics to address workforce shortages, reduce costs, and improve efficiency?
What innovations can help manage the shortage of drivers and warehouse workers while improving working conditions?
What solutions support sustainable logistics and decarbonization, including reducing CO₂ emissions and improving energy efficiency?
How to develop innovative, multifunctional fleets for vehicle and cargo transport that are efficient, compliant, and environmentally responsible?
What solutions enable safe and efficient storage and handling of lithium-ion batteries for vehicles?
How to optimize costs while maintaining high-quality logistics services in the face of rising inflation and fuel prices?
How to strengthen data security and cybersecurity across the supply chain?

Who should apply?

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Your idea is original and innovative

There are already thousands of startups on the market offering tools for logistics and transportation. What makes your technology stand out from other solutions for supply chain and logistics operations?

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Your idea meets the needs of our partners

Your technology should solve one of the key problems facing the logistics industry – from route optimization and fleet management, through warehouse process automation, to solutions supporting sustainable development and the green transformation of transport.

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You can prove the potential of your solution

To be accepted into the program, your project should show initial signs of market traction or at least have a working, testable prototype.

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You want to commercialize your idea

You are ready to launch your solution on the market in cooperation with logistics partners under a commercialization agreement.



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Recruitment is open!

Do you have an innovative solution that meets the needs of our partners? Register now for our Acceleration Program.

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Help our partners develop innovations in logistics

Logistics is one of the fastest evolving industries today – crucial for improving supply chain visibility, increasing operational efficiency, and enabling sustainable, resilient transport networks.

 

At StartSmart CEE (formerly MIT Enterprise Forum CEE), we work with leading logistics companies that are looking for startups ready to solve their most pressing challenges.

 

If your idea can enhance supply chain visibility, streamline operations, apply automation and robotics, support green logistics initiatives, or strengthen cybersecurity, apply today to the only MIT-affiliated accelerator program in the region.

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Application Guide

Discover all you need to know to join one of our Accelerator Programs. Learn about the exact requirements to apply, and find key dates and documents that you need to prepare. Begin the application process, join the academy, and get ready to learn and scale!

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Rules & Regulations

Learn the rules and regulations of the StartSmart CEE (formerly MIT Enterprise Forum CEE) Startup Accelerator Programs. Find out if your startup would meet the formal criteria and is eligible to apply.

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Build the future of logistics and supply chains in the StartSmart CEE Acceleration Program

Years of experience and 300 success stories have taught us a lot about scaling startups. 

 

Apply today to one of our Acceleration Programs, let us help you scale yours, and become our next success story!

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