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March 31, 2026 // Marseille, France – ZEBOX, the international innovation accelerator initiated by Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, is launching the 3rd edition of Sprint for Impact, an intensive 54-hour program dedicated to accelerating local startups, each working on its own strategic business challenge in collaboration with around fifty students from some of the region’s leading schools.
Building on the success of the first two editions, ZEBOX is renewing this unique format, designed to help young companies reach the next stage of their development.
54 hours to solve concrete strategic challenges specific to each startup
From March 31 to April 2, the 6 startups in ZEBOX’s acceleration program will work for 54 hours on their own key growth challenge: product, business model, fundraising, or business development.
Each startup will be supported by student teams mobilized to analyze, challenge, and deliver concrete answers to these issues. These students come from top institutions in the region, including Aix-Marseille University, École des Mines de Saint-Étienne, Albert School, École 42, KEDGE Business School, Epitech, as well as the doctoral schools of Aix-Marseille University.
This is a hands-on immersion at the crossroads of innovation, tech, and entrepreneurship, designed to generate solutions that startups can activate directly.
A springboard into the ecosystem and the investor community
Sprint for Impact creates concrete connections between entrepreneurs, students, and investors.
For students, it offers direct exposure to entrepreneurial projects.
For startups, it is an opportunity to identify future talent.
The event will conclude with a pitch in front of a jury of investors, giving startups the chance to receive strategic feedback and initiate first conversations ahead of future fundraising rounds.
With Sprint for Impact, ZEBOX reaffirms its ambition: to grow the tech ecosystem by creating practical bridges between startups, students, investors, and innovation stakeholders.
The 6 selected startups
The startups taking part in this third edition are all members of the ZEBOX Acceleration Program:
- ArchiSmart Solar helps accelerate the solarization of commercial real estate portfolios through a technology-driven solution and a “Solar as a Service” model requiring no CAPEX, supporting building decarbonization.
Co-founder & CEO: Lia Rochat.
- Qista develops an eco-friendly mosquito control solution using connected, insecticide-free stations that provide a sustainable and preventive approach while preserving biodiversity.
Founder & CEO: Pierre Bellagambi.
- SenseBioTek develops an early disease detection technology based on volatile organic compounds emitted by the body, using an AI-powered electronic nose platform.
CEO: Nabil Moumane.
- StackEase develops a software solution that helps battery developers and operators maximize the profitability of their assets through forecasting, optimal sizing, and market analysis.
Co-founder: Paul Aubin.
- Teed Up develops training and inspiration solutions for companies by drawing on the experience of top-level athletes around themes such as leadership, resilience, engagement, and team cohesion.
Co-founder & CEO: Simon Kuster.
- Muance combines modern construction methods, innovative materials, and digital tools to build better and faster while respecting the environment.
CEO: Lionel Morenval.
