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.
Our business partners:
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.
Why join our Fintech Acceleration Program?
Work alongside business professionals and industry experts. Get marketing, business, and tech insights and advice and leverage it to scale your business faster.
Leverage your partner’s vast resources to test how your innovation performs in a real business scenario.
Get access to operational and supply chain data provided by our program partners. Use it to test, optimize, and improve your logistics solution.
Tap into your corporate partner’s R&D resources and get the support you need to speed up the development of your solution.
Work alongside the biggest names in your industry. “Borrow” their brand credibility and build a trustworthy brand even before your product hits the market.
Join a StartSmart CEE Startup Acceleration Program, access a wealth of resources, and grow your startup while keeping 100% ownership over your startup.
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.
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.
Who should apply?
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?
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.
To be accepted into the program, your project should show initial signs of market traction or at least have a working, testable prototype.
You are ready to launch your solution on the market in cooperation with logistics partners under a commercialization agreement.
Recruitment is open!
Do you have an innovative solution that meets the needs of our partners? Register now for our Acceleration Program.
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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