Apply for the CMA CGM Startup Awards – Build what moves the world

Unlock new horizons with the CMA CGM Startup Awards, a global initiative inviting innovators from around the world to propel their technologies in shipping, logistics, and media industries. As part of CMA CGM Group’s commitment to innovation, this contest seeks to discover, nurture, and scale the next generation of AI or technological solutions.

About the Awards

In collaboration with BFM Business and La Tribune, CMA CGM has launched its first Startup Awards. This is an unparalleled opportunity for emerging startups and scaleups to showcase their innovative solutions in a competitive environment in front of CMA CGM business leaders. This initiative reflects CMA CGM's strategy to integrate cutting-edge technologies across its extensive operational network, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the shipping, logistics, and media. 

The 6 winners will receive 6 awards

  • Business collaboration opportunity with the Group
  • One-year support program offered by ZEBOX
  • Media coverage through the Group’s brands: BFM Business, La Provence, La Tribune
  • Strategic Access & Networking through invitations to top international tech events alongside CMA CGM and direct pitch opportunities to CMA CGM Group decision-makers & partners.

The 6 key themes of the competition

  1. Smart Transport & AI-Driven Operations

  2. Logistics assets of the future

  3. Next-Generation Media

  4. Augmented Workforce

  5. Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chains

  6. Training, Education and Employability of the Future

Selection criteria

  • TRL ≥ 5
  • Raised less than €50M
  • Viable and scalable economic model
  • Value proposition of the solution and the quality of the innovation presented
  • Ability of the innovation to address CMA CGM's key challenges and to be deployed easily

Key dates for this 3rd edition

  • Application deadline: August 7, 2026
  • Final & Awards ceremony: September 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Vélodrome, Marseille: pitches from the 50 finalists in front of a jury composed of members of CMA CGM Group’s COMEX and award ceremony on stage presented by Chairman Rodolphe Saadé
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