23rd edition of the Talents Des Cités competition – 7 business creators from the Priority Districts of Urban Policy received the national prize at the Élysée in the presence of the President of the Republic and the Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal
Paris, November 28, 2024 – This year, as part of the Entrepreneurship Neighborhoods 2030 program, the Talents des Cités competition led by Bpifrance in partnership with the State, Banque Des Territoires, Radio France, France Télévision and France Travail, awarded 7 aspiring and active entrepreneurs from or established in the Priority Neighborhoods of the City Policy (QPV).
In 2024, nearly 700 active entrepreneurs applied and 28 of them were rewarded at the regional level.
Since its creation, the Talents des Cités competition has rewarded more than 750 entrepreneurs from Priority Neighborhoods of the City Policy.
For Nicolas Dufourcq, general director of Bpifrance : “A real lever for economic and social development, this competition illustrates the dynamism and creativity of entrepreneurs in these territories. Each year, it highlights inspiring initiatives and offers valuable support to active and aspiring entrepreneurs, thus strengthening the attractiveness and entrepreneurial potential of these neighborhoods. We are very proud to continue with our partners our commitment to supporting this incredible entrepreneurial dynamic.”
The 7 national winners were revealed yesterday, by Valérie Letard, Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal, Éric Lombard Director General of Banque des Territoires, Nicolas Dufourcq, Director General of Bpifrance, Delphine Ernotte President Director General of France Télévisions, Sybil Veil President Director General of Radio France, Aymeric Morin representing France Travail, in the presence of the Club XXIè siècle, BGE and all the support networks of the CAP Crea collective. The Coup de Cœur Prize, awarded by the previous Coup de Cœur of the 2023 edition, Hicham Ousseni de Kunto, was presented by the President of the French Republic.
- Bpifrance Prize: Ibtissam OUAKHA, for his project Isibiotein Rennes (35) in Brittany.
– In the Young Growth category
– Accompanied by Adie, The Determined and the First.
Izybiote is an advice application and marketplace dedicated to people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Prize from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Renewal: Imane ZIOUCHE, for his project EasyMark
in Colmar (68) in Alsace
– In Young Growth category
– Supported by BGE
EasyMark is an advertising marking company offering a full range of services: graphic creation, printing on all types of media, sign design, decoration of vehicles and windows, personalization of promotional objects, textiles.
- Bank of Territories Prize: Hicham EN NAKHLA, for his project 420 treesin Montpellier (34) in Occitanie.
– In the Young Growth category
– Supported by BGE, French Tech Tremplin and Ticket for change
420 trees is a startup which aims to bring together nature stakeholders in the city and accelerate the greening of our urban spaces, by de-waterproofing thousands of m2.
- Radio France Prize:Wassim BENOUIS, for his project StudiAvain Marseille (13) in Provence-Alpes Côte d’Azur.
– In the Young Growth category
– Accompanied by Adie and Pépite
StudiAva is a platform that “matches” the profiles of high school students with post-baccalaureate training courses that match their expectations and desires using artificial intelligence. Presented as the “Tinder of orientation”, this platform offers a personalized fun journey.
- France Télévisions Prize: Khadidja BENYAHIA, for his project Net Building Finish (FNB)in Rouen (76) in Normandy.
– In the Creation category
– Supported by Positive Planet
FNB is a company mainly made up of painters and female cleaners, which offers interior and exterior painting, cleaning, floor coverings, and insulation services, for individuals, associations and professionals (companies, communities, public organizations ).
- France Travail Prize: Ibrahim Oili Ali, for his project SOAin Bandraboua (97) in Mayotte.
– In the Creation category
– Supported by BGE, ADIE, France Travail
SOA is a company specializing in the repair of defective household appliances, the reuse of spare parts on abandoned appliances and the recycling and reconditioning of appliances.
- Favorite Prize: Romane PETAGNA, for his project Romandoin Angoulème (16) in New Aquitaine.
– In the Creation category
– Supported by CCI, CMA, CitésLab, Les Premières and Eurekatech
Romando is a brand of hand-knitted sweaters and accessories, which uses 100% French, EPV-certified merino wool. The company promotes local know-how by collaborating with knitting grandmothers, today there are six of them.
Find the 2024 winners: www.talentsdescites.com/palmares/
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More information on the Neighborhood Entrepreneurship 2030 program, go to:
The 7 winners will be present at “Quartier Général”, Bpifrance’s first annual highlight dedicated to celebrating the success of entrepreneurs from all districts of France as well as those who contribute to their success, on December 5, 2024 at the Municipality of Saint-Ouen will perform on the Main Stage at 11:15 a.m. In the presence of Nicolas Dufourcq, Managing Director of Bpifrance and Marie Adeline-Peix, Executive Director in charge of Creation at Bpifrance and many inspiring speakers, Quartier Général will be an opportunity for entrepreneurs from emerging, active or active neighborhoods. in development, to transform and develop their business, to access financing and all solutions, while participating in the collective energy of entrepreneurship.
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