Innovation Pitch

SHOWCASING THE INDUSTRY'S MOST INNOVATIVE STARTUPS

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The Innovation Pitch, new for Breakbulk Americas 2026, is a live startup pitch competition where innovative companies go head-to-head, presenting market-ready solutions to an expert judging panel and an audience from across the breakbulk and project cargo industry.

Designed to spotlight the next generation of industry innovation, the competition gives startups a platform to gain valuable feedback, raise their profile and showcase solutions that are helping to shape the future of the sector.

Enter the Innovation Pitch

How it works

Step 1

Apply to Take Part

Submit your application, highlighting your innovation, market readiness and relevance to the breakbulk and project cargo industry.

Enter by August 21

Step 2

Finalists Announced

Applications will be reviewed by the Breakbulk team, with the strongest startups selected and announced as Innovation Pitch finalists.

September 1

Step 3

Submit Your Pitch Materials

Finalists submit their presentation deck ahead of the competition, ready to pitch live at Breakbulk Americas.

September 11

Step 4

Pitch Live on Stage

Take to the stage at Breakbulk Americas and present your innovation to an expert judging panel and an audience from across the breakbulk and project cargo industry.

September 22

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