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Innovation Pitch

Speaker delivers an innovation pitch at Breakbulk Europe.

Connecting high-potential startups with senior decision-makers

The Innovation Pitch, new for 2026, is a live startup pitch competition at Breakbulk Europe, giving high-potential companies the opportunity to present market-ready solutions to both a panel of industry experts and an audience from across the global breakbulk and project cargo ecosystem.

Taking place at the world’s largest event for the sector, this is a unique opportunity to showcase your solution within an environment that brings together the full supply chain, from project owners and EPCs to carriers, ports and logistics providers.

This is about real connections, real feedback and real commercial opportunity, helping startups build meaningful, career-defining partnerships.

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How it works

Step 1

Apply to Take Part

Submit your application outlining your innovation, traction and relevance to the industry.

Step 2

Selection Process

A shortlist is created, with the strongest applicants selected to move forward.

Step 3

Submit Your Pitch Materials

Finalists may submit an optional pitch deck of up to 3 slides in advance to support more informed panel feedback.

Step 4

Pitch Live on Stage

Finalists present live at Breakbulk Europe in front of key decision-makers.

Step 5

Make the Right Connections

Continue conversations in a dedicated networking session immediately after.

Who can get involved?

To apply, companies must have a proven, market-ready solution relevant to the breakbulk, project cargo or wider port and maritime sector. Applicants should demonstrate early traction, such as pilots, clients or funding, and typically be 3 to 7 years old, with clear potential to scale across the industry.

   
Logistics and project cargo solutions
   
Port and maritime operations
   
Energy and offshore supply chains
   
Digital and AI-driven solutions
   
Sustainability and decarbonisation

Why Take Part

Pitch your solution live to senior decision-makers across the breakbulk and project cargo industry

Build meaningful connections and explore real commercial partnerships across the supply chain

Receive direct feedback and questions from a panel of industry and startup experts

Make more meaningful connections by clearly defining your ‘ask’, from investment to partnerships or expertise

Continue conversations in a dedicated networking session immediately after pitching

Selected finalists will receive complimentary tickets to attend Breakbulk Europe