CMA CGM Startup Awards
CMA CGM Startup Awards
BUILD WHAT MOVES THE WORLD
Unlock new horizons with the CMA CGM Startup Awards — a global initiative inviting innovators from around the world to accelerate breakthrough solutions across shipping, logistics, media, and social impact. Powered by ZEBOX, and in partnership with BFM, La Tribune and Le Phare, we are on a mission to discover, support, and scale the next generation of technologies across six strategic themes defined by the CMA CGM Group.
This year, we are proud to introduce the CMA CGM Startup Awards x CMA CGM Foundation — two dedicated themes focused on humanitarian impact, education and social inclusion, reflecting the Group’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the world.
50 finalists. 6 winners. 1 winner per theme — join us on September 24 at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille for the 3rd edition of the CMA CGM Startup Awards.
Don’t miss your chance to elevate your startup.
COMPETITION CHALLENGES
The CMA CGM Group is looking for the boldest solutions across four strategic challenge areas, with one winner recognized per category at the prize ceremony
Harness AI and automation to anticipate disruptions, optimize logistics flows, and streamline operations end-to-end.
Reinvent infrastructure through clean energy, robotics, digital twins, and robust OT cybersecurity to enable smarter, safer, and more resilient operations.
Create interactive, automated, and data-driven media experiences that turn audiences into engaged communities and unlock new revenue streams.
Empower frontline and corporate teams with immersive training, AI copilots, and smart tools to boost safety, skills, and engagement.
Getting the right aid to the right place at the right time, when it matters most
Empowering every learner, wherever they are, whatever their starting point
PROFIL CIBLE
50 finalists. 6 winners. 1 winner per theme
PITCH
TRL ≥ 5 - Raised less than €50M - Viable and scalable economic model - Value proposition of the solution and the quality of the innovation presented - Ability of the innovation to address CMA CGM's key challenges and to be deployed easily
DOTATION
Business Acceleration + Acceleration Program + Strategic Access & Networking + Media & Brand Exposure
Joséphine Boudy