
Céline Frey
CEO Firstcaution
Presentation
True to the entrepreneurial values that underpin its success, the independent European financial group ODDO BHF is turning the spotlight on the most promising incubated start-ups in France, Germany and Switzerland. The aim of the ODDO BHF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AWARDS is to guide and support the winning start-ups through financial assistance, and coaching from ODDO BHF Group experts and specialists: experienced entrepreneurs, business angels, media partners, etc.
Applications for the French-speaking 2025 edition are now open until February 28, 2025 !
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AWARD CATEGORIES
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Rewards the most disruptive startup for its ability to stay ahead of the game thanks to its advanced problem-solving capabilities.
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Rewards a project for its social and/or environmental commitment and whose business model is designed to address current issues with measurable impact.
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Rewards a young startup demonstrating a high potential for future success.
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Rewards the startup selected by the audience present at the Awards ceremony, out of the ten final pitching entrepreneurs.
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Rewarding the best entrepreneurial project founded or co-founded by at least one woman. This prize is co-organised with Ladies Bank, the committed community that takes a feminine perspective on investment and wealth management.
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Rewards the favorite startup of our final jury. The prize will be awarded to the most appealing project to this demanding panel.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
To participate to the ODDO BHF Young Entrepreneurs Awards, all you need to do is :
1. Fill in the online application survey
2. Include a link to a short video presenting your teams, the start-up's positioning, the business model and the reason to believe
3. Attach a business plan and the founders' CVs.
All before February 28th , 23:59