The Banquiz, defined as “first accelerator startups free in France,” was launched Friday, December 12 by the Aquinetic skills center and the technology Bordeaux Unitec.
Opened by Alain Rousset, President of Regional Council of Aquitaine and Bordeaux Unitec, and François Pellegrini, President Aquinetic, accelerator, based in Pessac (Gironde) is a support program for six months (renewable once) for entrepreneur and free software open source. A significant area by the community as at the national level, with 30,000 jobs and € 4 billion in revenue for the sector.
Train “little penguins”
To change the selected contractors to geek entrepreneur, the account Banquiz train his “little penguins” (nod to insiders libristes, that are sure to point out that Tux, the mascot of Linux is a penguin)
“Each promoter is individually and collectively, accompanied by an expert. in strategic thinking, structuring the business plan, fundraising … to maximize its chances success, “says the press release of the Banquiz.
Before the creation of the program, its initiators cite” a successful first collaboration, “Shinken Solutions. This project is” dedicated to the economic value of an information system monitoring tool developed under a free license, “and was awarded 2014 category creation and development of the national competition i-LAB.
The company Shinken Solutions” mobilized “with his supporters The Aquinetic cluster and the accompanying Bordeaux Unitec, 508.000 euros “that allow him today to consider an ambitious international expansion. The company is currently based in Pessac in the Unitec nursery and employs 7 employees. “
Create
ecosystem
Each year, the Banquiz accompany six new projects in two cycles, two startups received promotions in one place and receiving group training.
Bordeaux is one of nine cities French Tech labeled by the government in November.
During the presentation of the Banquiz, reports Aqui.fr, François Pellegrini stated: “How to explain to investors that can make profits with freely copyable property? Creating value and synergies. Since the installation of Aquitanis Pessac there are two years is twenty projects that have been funded. We will only succeed by creating an ecosystem “
The first three seedlings are selected by Banquiz.
– Ekylibre, which develops open source tools for farmers and their partners
– Iris-IT services company dedicated to SMEs (development and maintenance of the computer system)
– Ucare Watch, which publishes a service platform to the person (one connected shows “that collects data, generates alerts and favors the establishment of links with caregivers”).
Read also
Tribune: the ecosystem of free software in France faces three major challenges, Stefane Fermigier – October 31, 2014
Alloy, aquitaine free software solution for the elderly – July 23, 2014
Linux Solutions, living a free growing software – May 28, 2013
Regional: Aquitaine, Alain Rousset wants “an inclusive digital society” – February 13, 2010
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