G.A.C. Group is organizing the second WeImpact Competition to reward 3 winners with projects that have a positive impact on the environment, society and local communities. This year, the WeImpact Competition will highlight companies, research establishments or associations invested in decarbonization actions or in innovation for decarbonization.
The 3 winners of the We Impact 2024 competition
ECOLLANT has developed the first environmentally-friendly process capable of extracting nylon from old multi-material garments, while maintaining a sufficiently high level of quality to re-industrialize it in the textile industry.
#2 ENTENT
ENTENT is developing a machine, the PULSE, to convert low-temperature industrial waste heat (60-150°C) into electricity. This machine can be plugged into an industrial site in a "plug and play" fashion.
OCTOMETHA offers an innovative anaerobic digestion technology that guarantees continuous, efficient biogas production. This solution is ideal for small and medium-sized farms, making anaerobic digestion accessible and reliable.
The eligibility criteria are:
- New product or service enabling your customers to decarbonize their business
- Innovative process to reduce your carbon emissions
- Change of practice or organization in favor of decarbonization
- Invest in equipment to accelerate your energy transition
- Awareness-raising, information and support initiatives
The WeImpact Competition is at the heart of G.A.C.'s commitment to being a leading a leading player in the energy transition. We are convinced that innovation and collaboration are the keys to overcoming the urgent environmental challenges we face. By launching this competition, we are pursuing our commitment to stimulate innovation and federate a community of players committed to building a sustainable future.
The second WeImpact "Decarbonation Challenge" competition is an opportunity for us to reward initiatives and talents from diverse backgrounds with a common goal: reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the transition to a more sustainable economy.
What do the winners of the We Impact Decarbonation Competition win?
The three winners will also benefit from :
A podcast episode broadcast on our chain
A 3-month subscription to ideXlab open innovation platform
Support provided by G.A.C. Group
or by a partner in its ecosystem, depending on the winner's needs
We are pleased to announce that Our partner Bpifrance will support the projects of the 3 winners through its Accelerator programs.
Dedicated to start-ups, SMEs and ETIs, the Accelerators are intensive programs designed to help managers structure their businesses in depth, unlocking their ambitions and enabling them to benefit from the collective experience.
Bpifrance's Accelerators acceleration programs, which last from 12 to 24 months, are based on three pillars:
- customized advice
- training, in collaboration with leading schools
- networking
Preferential pricing conditions, with a €2,000 discount, will be reserved for the 3 winners of our WeImpact competition.
This opportunity is combined with the free days of support offered by G.A.C. Group and its partners.
Find out more about our other accompaniments:
Grant Thorntongroup leader in Audit and ConsultingWith over 2,700 employees in France, including 150 associates in 24 offices, we are positioned in 6 core businesses: Audit, Consulting, Financial Consulting, Operational Consulting and Outsourcing, Legal and Tax Consulting and Sustainable Transformation.
We offer a strategic and operational support in three areas:
Innovation : financing, strategy and market research, finding partners...
Energy performance (decarbonation trajectory consulting, energy transition assistance, energy audits, carbon footprints, compliance audits)
Energy taxation (audit of energy-related taxes)
VIANEO gives you access to a complete range of innovation management integrating a unique Business Design method. Its solutions enable any organization to implement its strategic roadmap by making it easier for employees to create innovative offerings: new markets, new products and services, new business models...
Green Age - Assets Services is a service company specializing in energy, environmental and digital transition. Its expertise in regulatory compliance and CSR diagnostics is aimed at valuation of real estate assets and acceleration of decarbonization trajectories
With 250 employees, IPSILON ranks among the top 3 French firms in the intellectual property consulting. Renowned for their technical and legal excellence, they are constantly innovating to push back the frontiers of intellectual property, offering their staff and customers a unique experience. Take advantage of their support and advice to securing and enhancing your intellectual assets
C2E (Compagnie des Economies d'Energie) specializes in energy performance improvement and financing. With 20 years' experience in various energy-related businesses, the company addresses theoptimizing every link in the energy value chain for its customers.
The different stages of the WeImpact 2024 Competition
Following the close of applications, 6 finalists were selected by a jury of experts. The finalists had to produce a short video presenting their project, which the experts used to select the 3 winners. The latter had the honor of pitching their project on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Hub Bpifrance offices. during a dedicated evening.
A look back at the 2023 WeImpact Competition
See pictures of the awards ceremony at the Hub Bpifrance.
Discover the 3 winners of the 2023 edition.
Feedback on the support won by Aurizéo, winner of the WeImpact 2023 competition
We feel that each of us has mastered his or her area of expertise, responding to a specific problem. We're well listened to on the perimeter that concerns the practice we need to develop together. It's not redundant with what might already be in place elsewhere. Whether it's industrialization, global strategy and vision, sourcing, competitive intelligence or other issues... We feel that it opens doors and makes us more receptive to the market in general. Generally speaking, we're well looked after and we're well resourced.
To find out more, listen to the Aurizéo podcast episode
The 2023 edition of the WeImpact Competition aimed to highlight companies or associations with innovative projects that have a positive impact on the environment or society.
