Orange et La French Tech Paris-Saclay recently signed a strategic partnership with a view to strengthening support for project leaders and startups deeptech (for “disruptive innovation”) in the territory of Paris-Saclay.
As a reminder, La French Tech Paris-Saclay is a non-profit association responsible for representing the interests of the community of these innovation structures. She carries out this mission on a local, national and international scale. “Our goal is to be a facilitator, to offer services and trusted players via our panel of partners”, recalled Nadia Benallalgeneral delegate of French Tech Paris-Saclay.
Orange’s open innovation ecosystem
For its part, Orange offers startups the opportunity to enter its open innovation ecosystem (innovation open to external collaborations), notably via Orange Venture (investment fund dedicated to innovative startups), Orange Fab (startup accelerator), Orange Developer (tools, support and opportunity to succeed in your technological project), and the support program Women entrepreneurs.
Corina Numbelapresident of French Tech Paris-Saclay, said she was delighted to sign this partnership. “Our ecosystems are complementary. Joining forces with large groups is essential if we want to progress in innovation and move quickly. The chain must be efficient. It is by signing this type of partnership”, she indicated, citing the program “I choose French Tech” which is dedicated to this subject.
The financement is also an important axis, according to Corina Numbela, who said she was delighted that Orange Venture could come and source startups for fundraising. “Another important aspect is that of equipment and premises. We have the “V” programjoin us as a startup“for structures in the pre-industrialization phase”she added.
And to conclude: “There are therefore already three important themes in which you fit perfectly. We are very happy, this will only help accelerate innovation to contribute to a technological sovereignty”.
