“Femmes Entrepreneuses” is a start-up network for businesswomen in France. The initiative provides local and personalized support to women who have recently started a business in the tech sector.
Every year, Orange supports 100 entrepreneurs in all regions of mainland France and French overseas territories. Since 2018, more than 500 women have benefited from this program developped by the Orange Digital Center.
What does it offer participants?
At the end of the support period, alumni can join our dedicated circle for ongoing business development and access to dedicated services such as masterclasses, one-off coaching, funding networks and more.
Key dates:
from 3 November to 31 December 2023
January 2024
February 2023
end-October 2024
The winners of the sixth season:
Orange is supporting 104 new businesswomen in all regions of mainland France and French overseas territories. The candidates were selected by a jury of experts in each region based on:
- the project’s maturity
- the role of digital technology in the company's development
- the founder’s vision and personality
- the potential for an Orange regional department to offer support.
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Our regional contacts:
- Caraïbes Guyane: Tania Saint-Val
- Grand Nord-Est: Stéphanie Deville
- Hauts-de-France: Thomas Longuemart
- Grand Est : Anne Coreau
- Bourgogne Franche-Comté: Olivier Rouget
- Grand Ouest (Centre Val de Loire, Bretagne, Normandie): Nelly Simoes
- Grand Sud-Ouest (Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées): Julien Anselme and Sandrine Sbert
- Grand Sud Est (Auvergne, Rhône-Alpes): Thomas Trayssac and Sophie Marchand
- Grand Sud Est (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur, Corse): Sophie Peurière and Thomas Trayssac
- Île de France: Marie-Astrid Donders and Frédéric Havard
- Île de France: Marie-Astrid Donders and Frédéric Havard
- Réunion Mayotte: Laurence Rezac and Cathy Fontaine
Testimonials from participating businesswomen:
Laetitia Christophe
Health, Overseas departments
“It’s inspiring to be part of a cohort of other women”
Nathalie Alzuyeta
Future workplace, Île-de-France
“This precious support stimulated BILIV’s business development”
Sara Reynaud,
EdTech, Gironde
“This program really empowers female entrepreneurs”
Victoire Baudin
Environment, Nord
“It’s a unique chance to learn and gain perspective”
Aurore Cottrel
Smart Agri, Calvados
“This exceptional experience is a great boost to continue the adventure”
Mélanie Neveu
Digital social enterprise, Puy-de-Dôme
“Expert support helped me with key skills”