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The Start-up Award 2026 offers up-and-coming and future-oriented companies the unique opportunity to present their business ideas and solutions to a top-class jury and a specialist audience at the BVL Supply Chain CX.

Show what your company is capable of and secure your place at CX 2027!

What to expect?

  • Pitch your idea in 3 minutes to a panel of experts and a specialist audience.
  • Answer the jury's questions in a 5-minute Q&A session.
  • Gain visibility, valuable feedback, and win the "Start-up Award" including a free 6 m² booth space for BVL Supply Chain CX 2027.

The Jury

Who decides the winner of the Start-up Award?

Stay tuned! Our jury consists of four experienced professionals from the worlds of logistics, start-ups, and innovation.

The first jury members have already been selected!

Start-up Award Process

  • Application Period: May 29 to August 15

    Start-ups can apply to participate in the Start-up Award via an online form.
     

  • Selection: August 15 to August 30

    The jury and the BVL will select five startups to pitch at the CX. These companies will be notified on August 30.
     

  • Pitch and Award Ceremony: October 22

    The companies will pitch their ideas at the CX. Following the voting, the Start-up Award will be presented.

           *Schedule may be subject to change.

Terms and Conditions

Only those who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate:

  • The company was founded no more than five years ago.
  • The company has an innovative business model.
  • Sales are less than 10 million euros/year.
  • Not a spin-off.
  • The core activity is not management consulting.
  • A maximum of 50 employees subject to social insurance contributions.

In addition, the business idea must align with one of the 6 CX key topics for 2026.

Do you meet all the requirements? Then apply now for the Start-up Award!

Apply now!

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