French logistics solution provider CMA CGM today launched the second edition of the company’s startup awards to identify and support the most innovative startups in the fields of maritime transport, logistics, and media.
Entrepreneurs worldwide are now invited to submit their applications by October 3 on the website of ZEBOX, CMA CGM’s tech incubator. Winners will gain collaboration opportunities with CMA CGM, benefit from media exposure through CMA Media, and receive personalized support, the company said.
Of those entries, around 40 startups will be shortlisted to participate in the final round, which will take place at Tangram, CMA CGM’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, with one winner chosen for each challenge. The international competition is organized in partnership with BFM Business and La Tribune, and is part of the Artificial Intelligence Marseille (AIM) forum, where winners wll be announced on November 14.
For this year’s contest, CMA CGM is seeking groundbreaking solutions to tackle strategic challenges in four areas:
- 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.
This year’s event marks the second year for the startup awards. The 2024 contest featured 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.
