May 20, 2025

ZEBOX and Startup Aix-Marseille accelerate 9 local startups for the second edition of the Sprint for Impact

ZEBOX and Startup Aix-Marseille launch the 2nd Sprint for Impact, a 54h program to accelerate local startups with top students from the region's leading academic institutions.
ZEBOX and Startup Aix-Marseille accelerate 9 local startups for the second edition of the Sprint for Impact

Following the success of the first edition, ZEBOX and Startup Aix-Marseille are renewing this unique format, designed to boost the growth of early-stage companies by connecting them with the regional innovation ecosystem.

A collaborative and intensive sprint to scale up

From May 20 to 22, the 9 startups from the ZEBOX acceleration program will be challenged on a key development issue—be it product, business model, fundraising strategy, or commercial growth.
They’ll be supported by selected students from leading institutions including Arts & Métiers, Centrale Marseille, Mines Saint-Étienne (Aix-Marseille-Provence Campus), Polytech, IAE Aix-Marseille, KEDGE BS, La Plateforme, and doctoral programs from AMU.
An immersive, hands-on experience at the crossroads of tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

A springboard into the ecosystem and toward investors

Beyond acceleration, Sprint for Impact aims to build lasting bridges between entrepreneurs, young talent, and investors. Students benefit from an immersive dive into the startup world, while startup founders get a chance to identify promising candidates for future recruitment.

The highlight of the event will be a final pitch session in front of a jury of investors only, offering valuable feedback, potential follow-ups, and maybe even the start of a fundraising journey.

With Sprint for Impact, ZEBOX and Startup Aix-Marseille reaffirm their ambition to strengthen the local tech ecosystem by creating meaningful synergies between startups, students, investors, and innovation stakeholders.

The 9 selected startups

All startups taking part in this second edition are currently part of ZEBOX’s acceleration program:

  • Adverco turns last-mile delivery trucks into geo-targeted mobile advertising platforms, offering brands an impactful and innovative communication channel.
    Founder & CEO: Riad Lamharrach
  • BlueTwin is developing a next-generation floating wind technology with a dual vertical rotor (20 MW) to cut production costs and accelerate the energy transition.
    Founder & CEO: Matthieu Minguez
  • Bubo Initiative offers an all-in-one cybersecurity and compliance platform designed for SMEs, combining real-time protection, automated auditing, and regulatory support.
    Founder & CEO: Renaud Alliod
  • Green Energy Solutions (GE’S) transforms waste into clean energy using a patented Waste-to-Energy process, promoting circular economy and environmental performance.
    Founder & CEO: Kaouther Zaafouri
  • LeenX simplifies industrial data visualization and analysis through intelligent data storage and 3D visualization, delivering actionable insights and a clear view of safety metrics.
    Founder & CEO: Xavier Camilleri
  • Nseven connects premium live content creators with a distribution network via a blockchain and AI-powered intermediation platform for better monetization.
    Founder & CEO: Issam Aglan
  • Marine Weather Intelligence (MWI) enhances maritime routing with high-precision weather forecasts derived from oceanographic modeling, helping to secure navigation and support maritime decarbonization.
    Founder & CEO: Christian DUMARD
  • OTRERA NEW ENERGY is developing a compact modular reactor (SMR), leveraging French nuclear expertise to deliver stable, affordable, and carbon-free energy and heat.
    Founder & CEO: Frédéric Varaine
  • PrivaMap secures sensitive sites with a digital traffic flow monitoring and geo-guidance technology, integrating a digital security protocol.
    Founder & CEO: Estelle Valeri

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