In this respect, DEV'UP Centre-Val de Loire is proud to support startups in the region in the French IoT 2023 competition, organised by La Poste. This open innovation programme in digital services with a positive impact aims to help companies in the commercialisation or pre-commercialisation phase. 

Since its launch in 2015, French IoT has supported startups in their development through an acceleration programme to turn them into solid partners for large groups. And in its ninth edition, the programme remains committed to selecting startups that develop digital services with positive impact and to supporting women entrepreneurs in technology, reserving 50% of the places for startups founded or co-founded by women. 

To participate in the programme, it is necessary to design a digital service with a positive impact and/or a service based on a digital foundation, such as an app, an online platform, or a connected object, among others. In addition, the innovation must be framed within one of the four challenges offered: local services, business services, health services or territorial services. 

The benefits of joining French IoT 2023 are numerous, including a 6-month boost programme with expert support and mentoring, access to the La Poste group and its large group co-sponsoring partners through business and investor relations, visibility through communication campaigns and participation in trade fairs alongside La Poste. You will also have the opportunity to join a community of more than 300 committed entrepreneurs. 

For startups in the region, participation in French IoT 2023 can be a unique opportunity to accelerate their growth and consolidation, gain visibility and increase their network of contacts and collaborators. DEV'UP Centre-Val de Loire encourages all startups to present their projects and to take advantage of this unique opportunity to boost their development in the digital market. 

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