Applications are open until 31 December 2026.
What is Orange’s Femmes Entrepreneuses program?
Launched in 2018, Femmes Entrepreneuses is Orange’s accelerator program for women founders and cofounders of growing tech startups. It’s designed for businesses that are already up and running, with a digital product or service on the market and their first customers on board, and are ready for their next phase of growth.
Since it began, the program has supported more than 750 women entrepreneurs across France, including the overseas territories. It’s part of Orange’s commitment to entrepreneurship and greater diversity in tech, alongside our work to make digital technology more inclusive. This includes Hello Women, our program encouraging greater gender diversity in technical and digital careers. We believe innovation benefits when people bring different backgrounds and experiences to the table.
Femmes Entrepreneuses: Real results for participating startups
The program combines one-on-one support with expert advice and access to professional networks, helping founders grow their businesses and raise their profiles.
Up to 100 women entrepreneurs supported each year
One in three participants takes their business to a new level of commercial growth
200 jobs created by program participants in 2024
95% of participants are still running their businesses after the program
Why apply for Femmes Entrepreneuses 2027?
Grow your business
Participants can make new connections through Orange’s network, meeting potential customers and partners across the wider business community.
Strengthen your strategy
Depending on what your business needs, the program connects you with Orange experts to explore technology, product development, innovation, or how to scale up.
Get ready to raise funding
Founders can work on their funding strategy, prepare for conversations with investors, and sharpen how they pitch their business.
Explore new markets
The program opens doors to networks and events that can help you spot opportunities in France and internationally.
Orange’s network: Helping women founders move forward
Femmes Entrepreneuses draws on a network of Orange experts, partners, investors, entrepreneurs, and people working across the innovation community.
Every year, more than 100 Orange employees share their experience and contacts with participants. Our regional teams also help founders build local connections throughout France, including the overseas departments and regions.
The program combines individual support and mentoring with masterclasses, group sessions, and introductions. Each founder follows a path tailored to the stage of her business and her priorities.
Hear how past Femmes Entrepreneuses grew their business
Past participants show just how varied the businesses can be, from cybersecurity and AI to accessibility, logistics, and critical infrastructure.
Follower Products : Securing critical infrastructure
Follower Products develops a security solution deployed on Orange networks.
Igonogo : Putting predictive AI to work for businesses
Orange Business has supported Igonogo as it expands internationally.
EX9 : Using technology to automate logistics
EX9 develops logistics automation solutions, including autonomous tractors. The company is working with Orange Labs on 5G applications.
Open Sezam : Making digital authentication more inclusive
Open Sezam provides authentication solutions, including options designed for people with disabilities, and works with Orange Cyberdefense.
Hear from women building businesses in tech
What does it take to launch a tech business and help it grow? Two founders share their experiences and advice in Orange Pro podcasts.
Building a profitable AI agency
Laura Cozzolino looks back on how she founded Neoresilia and the steps involved in building a sustainable business around artificial intelligence.
Creating an AI tool without an engineering background
Camille Gerbier explains how she launched Neova and turned an idea into an AI solution, without a technical background.
Who can apply for Femmes Entrepreneuses 2027?
Femmes Entrepreneuses is open to women who have founded or cofounded a growing tech startup.
You can apply if:
- You’re a founder or cofounder of the business and hold a majority or equal ownership stake
- You hold a leadership role, such as CEO, COO, CTO, or an equivalent position
- Digital technology is central to your product or service
- Your solution is already on the market and you have your first customers
- Your business is entering a phase of growth, organizational development, or scaling up
- Your project aligns with the goal of making digital technology more inclusive and sustainable
What are the key dates?
- Applications open: 2 November 2026
- Applications close: 31 December 2026
- Selection panels: January 2027
- Program begins: February 2027
- Program ends: November 2027
How do you apply for Femmes Entrepreneuses 2027?
Applications are open until 31 December 2026. Before you submit yours, check that your business meets the program’s eligibility criteria.
Are you the founder or cofounder of a growing tech startup? Join a community of entrepreneurs, experts, and partners ready to help your business grow.
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