LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN
Open Innovation
for Logistics
& Supply Chain
Elpis Labs connects logistics corporations, freight companies, and supply chain leaders with market-ready startups that solve your most pressing operational challenges.
From last-mile delivery and warehouse automation to AI-powered route optimization and supply chain visibility, we deliver validated technology partnerships that move from scouting to pilot in 1–3 months.
300+
LOGISTICS STARTUPS SCOUTED
THE CHALLENGE
What Logistics Leaders Face Today
Innovation teams at logistics and supply chain corporations face mounting pressure
to modernize operations while managing razor-thin margins and global complexity.
SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY GAPS
Global supply chains span dozens of partners, modes, and geographies. Achieving end-to-end visibility requires integrating technologies that work across fragmented systems and legacy infrastructure.
WAREHOUSE & FLEET AUTOMATION
Labor shortages and rising costs make automation essential, but evaluating and integrating robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AI systems into existing operations requires expert technology scouting and pilot facilitation.
LAST-MILE COST PRESSURE
Last-mile delivery accounts for up to 53% of total shipping costs. E-commerce growth and same-day expectations are forcing logistics companies to find radical efficiency solutions or face margin erosion.
SUSTAINABILITY & DECARBONIZATION
Regulatory pressure, ESG commitments, and customer demand require logistics companies to find technologies that reduce emissions, optimize routes, and enable sustainable packaging and returns management.
LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN
Our Services For Logistics
& Supply Chain
Elpis Labs provides end-to-end innovation support tailored to the specific challenges and technology landscape of logistics and supply chain operations.
01
LOGISTICS STARTUP SCOUTING
& VALIDATION
Targeted identification and validation of startups in warehouse automation, route optimization, supply chain visibility, last-mile delivery, and fleet management. Elpis Labs delivers curated shortlists of market-ready solutions matched to your specific operational challenges.
03
INNOVATION CHALLENGES & PILOT PROGRAMS
Structured programs connecting logistics corporations with startups to solve specific operational challenges. Elpis Labs manages the full cycle from use case definition and startup search to pilot facilitation and outcome measurement.
05
U.S. MARKET ACCESS FOR LOGISTICS STARTUPS
Softlanding and go-to-market programs for international logistics technology startups entering the North American market. Includes corporate introductions, investor matchmaking, and market validation support.
02
CVC DEAL FLOW & INVESTMENT MATCHMAKING
Curated pipeline of investment-ready logistics technology startups for corporate venture capital teams. Elpis Labs aligns deal flow with your CVC thesis and parent company supply chain strategy, supporting due diligence and co-investment mapping.
04
CORPORATE LEARNING
EXPEDITIONS
Custom visits to U.S. logistics innovation hubs, autonomous vehicle facilities, warehouse automation labs, and leading supply chain VCs. Designed for executive teams seeking firsthand exposure to emerging technologies.
06
STRATEGIC MARKET
RESEARCH
Custom intelligence on logistics technology trends, competitive landscape analysis, and opportunity mapping for innovation teams and CVC arms evaluating the supply chain technology ecosystem.
TECHNOLOGY FOCUS
Technologies We Scout In Logistics & Supply Chain
Elpis Labs identifies and validates startups across the following technology domains within logistics and supply chain.
Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
Warehouse Robotics & Automation
AI-Powered Route Optimization
Supply Chain Visibility Platforms
Last-Mile Delivery Innovation
Predictive Demand Forecasting
Cold Chain Monitoring & IoT
Freight Matching & Digital Brokerage
Sustainable Packaging & Reverse Logistics
Drone Delivery Systems
Customs & Trade Compliance Automation
Digital Twins for Supply Chain
Blockchain for Provenance & Traceability
Fleet Management & Telematics
Corporate Use Cases
Market entry opportunity: Ecommerce & Logistics
Client
Luxury goods reseller specializing in B2B2C auctions automation and authentication, enhancing the resale of luxury goods through advanced technological solutions
150
Scouted startups
10
Startups validate
10
Pilots initiated
3
Project timeline (months)
Project
Scout startups to uncover market niches and opportunities in the USA, enhancing our company's presence and market entry strategy.
CVC & INVESTMENT
Corporate Venture Capital In Logistics
Corporate venture capital activity in logistics and supply chain has accelerated as major carriers, freight companies, e-commerce platforms, and industrial conglomerates all invest in technology that improves efficiency, reduces costs, and builds resilience into global supply chains.
Elpis Labs connects logistics CVC teams with validated startup deal flow and helps international logistics startups access corporate investors in the U.S. market. Our CVC event series in New York City brings together corporate venture arms from across industries, creating direct pathways between emerging logistics technologies and corporate investment teams.
Through its deep expertise in startup scouting and corporate innovation, Elpis Labs helps logistics corporations move beyond exploratory innovation to measurable operational impact.
