OVHcloud celebrates 10 years of Startup Program with Impact 2035 Challenge at Vivatech

Roubaix – June 11th 2025 – OVHcloud, a global player and the European cloud leader, today celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Startup Program. Globally recognized for its dual support – both technological and mentoring, the OVHcloud Startup Program has supported around 5,000 start-ups worldwide since its creation. One of the ways this anniversary is being celebrated is with the launch of the Impact 2035 Challenge in collaboration with Vivatech, Europe's largest innovation show.

14,000 candidates, 5,000 startups supported, and an ecosystem designed to forge lasting partnerships

Recognizing that support for start-ups often focuses on investment, whether from business angels or venture capitalists, OVHcloud decided to set up a model tailored to start-ups and scale-ups. The Group supports them through dedicated infrastructure and teams of experts acting as mentors, helping these new companies to move on to the next stage in their growth. Backed by OVHcloud's engineers and business experts, the program offers tailor-made advice and support as well as “cloud credits” (up to €100,000).

Finally, the Fast Forward accelerator, launched in 2024 and designed to support startups in various verticals or using various technologies e.g. AI, enables start-ups to accelerate their market entry through a 10-week program that allows them to fine-tune their strategy and growth plan through attending from specialised workshops.

“The OVHcloud Startup Program was founded on the belief that great founders deserve the tools and support they need to thrive. Over the past decade, we've had the privilege of helping countless entrepreneurs turn their vision into reality. We thank the incredible talents, teams and partners who have been part of this journey. The last ten years were just the beginning - together, the future is limitless!” said Octave Klaba, Founder and Chairman of OVHcloud.

Since its creation in 2015, the program has welcomed 5,000 start-ups, selected from 14,000 applications received as documented in the 10 years Startup Program Global Report 2025.

8 start-ups dedicated to helping our society

In the context of the challenge launched in partnership with Vivatech, OVHcloud is reaffirming its commitment to data sovereignty and protection, relying from the outset on sustainable technology with the ambition of reducing environmental impact. Through the Impact 2035 Challenge, OVHcloud is highlighting its dedication to help technology champions in their commitment to solve social and environmental challenges. The Challenge will culminate in an Elevator Pitch-style presentation session at Vivatech on June 11th, following which the winner will be announced. 8 start-ups are competing to answer the world’s main challenges:

• French start-up FireTracking, developing AI models to better detect and locate forest fires through accurate modelling of the territory,
• US-based Spendbase, which focuses on the management of SaaS applications and software for businesses, with a view to controlling resources and spending, 
• Virtuosis AI, a Swiss start-up working on AI analysis of human voices to improve mental health and detect signs of illness in interpersonal communications,
• Saturnalia, an Italian champion promoting the use of satellite data to improve crop yields and quality,
• France's Lizee, which focuses on optimising supply chains to reduce emissions from the fashion industry based on the principles of the circular economy,
• Facilitating access to credit and microfinancing solutions for businesses with the founders of Nigerian start-up Zeeh Africa, who are developing an inclusive, borderless platform,
• The innovative Kenyan company Signvrse uses AI and 3D avatars to help interpret sign language in real time, 
• NEOBRAIN rethinks the notion of productivity with an AI-enabled, people-centric talent and skills management solution.

The Impact Challenge 2035 final will be held on June 11, 2025 from 4.05pm to 5.05pm, in the Pitch Studio at Vivatech.

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