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CMA CGM, a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, is launching the second edition of the CMA CGM Startup Awards—an international competition to identify and support the most innovative startups in the fields of maritime transport, logistics, and media. Organized in partnership with BFM Business and La Tribune, the competition is part of the Artificial Intelligence Marseille (AIM) forum, taking place on November 13 and 14, 2025.
Until October 3, 2025, entrepreneurs worldwide are invited to submit their applications on the ZEBOX website, for a chance to secure collaboration opportunities with the Group, benefit from significant media exposure through CMA Media, and receive personalized support.
Tackling four major CMA CGM Group challenges
In a constantly evolving world, CMA CGM is seeking groundbreaking solutions to tackle four major strategicchallenges. One startup will be selected for each of the following categories:
- Disruption Forecast & Transport Tracking: Design accessible, scalable, and intelligent tools to monitor flows and anticipate disruptions.
- Safe & Compliant Transportation of Hazardous Goods: Offer innovative technologies to ensure the safety and compliance of sensitive cargo and employee well-being.
- Warehouse Humanoid Robotics: Integrate humanoid robots capable of performing complex tasks—independently or in collaboration with humans—in automated warehouse settings.
- Media Experience Diversification & Monetization: Imagine new formats and revenue models to enhance audience engagement and develop sustainable business models.
Spotlighting future leaders in CMA CGM’s ecosystem at AIM
Around 40 international startups will be shortlisted to participate in the final round, which will take place at Tangram, the Group’s training and innovation center in Marseille, on November 13. Throughout the day, they will pitch before a jury composed of members of the Executive Committee and sector experts. One winner will be designated for each challenge at the end of this competition.
The four winning startups will then be officially revealed on November 14 at the CMA CGM Startup Awards Ceremony, held at the Orange Vélodrome Stadium, during the Artificial Intelligence Marseille (AIM) Summit.
Tailored support from CMA CGM Group to accelerate their development
The winning startups will receive funding to develop a pilot project, along with one year of customized support from ZEBOX, the international innovation accelerator founded on the initiative of Rodolphe Saadé. This support will leverage a broad network of industrial leaders and recognized experts to help entrepreneurs accelerate the development of their solutions in line with market needs in France and internationally. They will also gain privileged access to CMA CGM’s decision-makers through dedicated meetings and benefit from increased media visibility via CMA Media (BFM Business, La Provence, La Tribune, and RMC).
Over 400 applications and 7 startups rewarded during the first edition in 2024
The first edition of the CMA CGM Startup Awards was a great success, with over 400 applications from around the world and 60 finalists selected from 12 countries. Seven startups were awarded for the excellence of their solutions: Aerleum, Elonroad, GBMS, and ZERO44 in maritime transport; Okular Logistics and Optioryx in logistics; and Argil in media. A special “Coup de Cœur” prize was also awarded to Bodyguard. The winners were announced during AIM 2024, in the presence of Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, and Clara Chappaz, Secretary of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs.
Please submit your application by October 3 via the link below:
https://www.cmacgm-startup-awards.com/
