From November 29 to December 1, 2024, the Port Events Hall was the scene of creative and supportive excitement during the 6th edition of the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) Startup Weekend. Organized by the Webcup Association, in partnership with the Port Town Hall, the Western Territory and CRESS, this event brought together more than 100 participants for 54 intense hours of collaborative work.
Participants from all backgrounds came together to address local social and economic challenges by proposing concrete and innovative solutions. Accompanied by a team of specialized coaches (accounting, marketing, ESS, web development, legal), 9 projects among the 16 initial pitches were developed in an atmosphere of mutual aid and sharing.
The winners of this edition
The jury and the public rewarded the most promising projects:
1er Prix : “tRé d’UNION” by Jehanne Lamaud-Bohi
tRé d'Union is a structure which plays the role of facilitator between innovative projects linked to the ESS and structures which have vacant land inaccessible to the public.
“Basically, I came mainly to discuss the difficulties I was facing with MALAKAFE and I was surprised to know that many other project leaders and entrepreneurs shared the same constraints. This weekend reinforced my idea that there is indeed a real problem surrounding access to premises to properly start or continue one's activity.”
2nd Prize and Public Prize: “Hashtag&You” by Jade Soune-Seyne
Hashtag&You offers a show in which experts are invited. In this show, these experts would discuss social and societal issues with guests with creativity and impact.
3rd Prize: “Krysalysis” par Janelyh Baglan
A project to support people with loss of mobility or disabilities to regain confidence through dance.
Favorite Prize: “Maiden” by Dimitri Abemonti
A solution to get older people out of isolation by promoting contact and intergenerational exchange.
Thanks to the support of committed partners such as BRED, Dessaux et Associés, Lizine, Poc Poc, Todaï, MGEN and Cmondon, the winners will benefit from more than €6,000 in grants to bring their projects to fruition. This includes banking support, coaching hours, website creation and many other essential resources to launch their initiatives.
This edition of the ESS Startup Weekend confirms the growing enthusiasm for innovation in the Social and Solidarity Economy. This event once again demonstrated the richness of the sector and the commitment of local stakeholders to a more united and sustainable future.
