NRW Bank builds strong partnerships—and strong partnerships make FUTURE LOGISTICS what it is: a place of inspiration, exchange, and logistics innovation. That is why we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks today to our Platinum Sponsor, NRW Bank! With their support as an “Innovation Sponsor,” they are enabling us to make the Innovation Fair on May 5, 2026, at the Duisburg Inland Waterways Museum an unforgettable experience.
Thanks to NRW Bank’s commitment, there is room for bold ideas and forward-looking projects—a real asset for the innovative minds in the logistics industry.
Who is NRW Bank?
NRW Bank is the development bank of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and has been a partner to small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and local governments for decades. With tailored financing solutions, consulting services, and innovative support tools, NRW Bank assists companies in implementing their growth and transformation strategies—particularly in the areas of digital transformation and sustainability.
As a public development bank, NRW Bank sees itself not only as a financier but also as a strategic partner for the region’s economic development. Through targeted support in future-oriented sectors such as logistics, mobility, and digitalization, NRW Bank actively contributes to shaping economic transformation.
With its extensive expertise and dedication, NRW Bank provides invaluable support to our trade fair and the entire logistics community.
Why NRW Bank’s support is so important
Thanks to NRW Bank and our other partners, we are not only able to make FUTURE LOGISTICS 2026 a reality, but also take it to a whole new level. The support of such a renowned development bank demonstrates that startport’s importance as an innovation platform for the logistics industry is growing—and that together we have the potential to shape and finance the industry.
You too can be part of FUTURE LOGISTICS!
We welcome anyone who wants to help shape the future of logistics. Whether you’re a startup or an established company—if you’d like to be part of FUTURE LOGISTICS 2026 and contribute to the development of new technologies, you’re more than welcome! Sign up right here: FUTURE LOGISTICS



