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Bouygues
Bouygues
Building for life
Building for life
Why this Challenge?

Bouygues Construction employs 32,500 people around the world, all driven by the greatest and most exciting responsibility of all – building for life.

In more than 50 countries, we improve daily life for millions of people by creating sustainable infrastructures and buildings that serve life and address all our needs: housing, healthcare, education, work, entertainment, mobility, contribution to low-carbon energy production, natural resources management, etc.

The Startup Challenge
Transforming the way we build

Our shared goal is to modernize the construction industry to implement the most human and environmental innovations in construction at a global scale.

Context & Need: We run this challenge to identify the startups that will revolutionize the industry through new approaches to Green Construction, Boosted Productivity, and the Future of Construction.

Expected Solutions: The selected startup should be adapted to eventual partnership with Bouygues Construction:
- Business model: B2B with emphasis on contractors as customers
- Potential synergies with Bouygues Construction: business partnership, technical co-development, access to new markets…

Scope:
- Geography: Bouygues Construction operates worldwide. Relevant startups of all origins are encouraged to participate.
- Maturity: Apply if you’ve developed at least a minimum viable product and are interested in deploying your innovation within Bouygues Construction to accelerate your development.

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Transforming the way we build

Our shared goal is to modernize the construction industry to implement the most human and environmental innovations in construction at a global scale.

Context & Need: We run this challenge to identify the startups that will revolutionize the industry through new approaches to Green Construction, Boosted Productivity, and the Future of Construction.

Expected Solutions: The selected startup should be adapted to eventual partnership with Bouygues Construction:
- Business model: B2B with emphasis on contractors as customers
- Potential synergies with Bouygues Construction: business partnership, technical co-development, access to new markets…

Scope:
- Geography: Bouygues Construction operates worldwide. Relevant startups of all origins are encouraged to participate.
- Maturity: Apply if you’ve developed at least a minimum viable product and are interested in deploying your innovation within Bouygues Construction to accelerate your development.

Apply Now

Transforming the way we build

Our shared goal is to modernize the construction industry to implement the most human and environmental innovations in construction at a global scale.

Context & Need: We run this challenge to identify the startups that will revolutionize the industry through new approaches to Green Construction, Boosted Productivity, and the Future of Construction.

Expected Solutions: The selected startup should be adapted to eventual partnership with Bouygues Construction:
- Business model: B2B with emphasis on contractors as customers
- Potential synergies with Bouygues Construction: business partnership, technical co-development, access to new markets…

Scope:
- Geography: Bouygues Construction operates worldwide. Relevant startups of all origins are encouraged to participate.
- Maturity: Apply if you’ve developed at least a minimum viable product and are interested in deploying your innovation within Bouygues Construction to accelerate your development.

Apply Now

Selection Criteria
Innovation
Scalability
Technical potential
Business potential
Suitability for synergies with us
Rewards
  • Test your solution at our Scale One®

    Bring your startup’s solution for a test at Scale One® (pending validation by safety, IT, …), you’ll find everything you need to replicate a “real” worksite. Travel expenses are not included.

  • Meet & pitch at VivaTech 2025

    Two tickets to VivaTech PLUS a spot at the Startup corner at the Bouygues stand to show your poster or prototype AND visibility on Bouygues Construction social media. Travel expenses are not included.

  • Pitch & consult

    Book an online slot with our internal experts to identify a strategic match with Bouygues Construction and get constructive feedback on your tech and business potential.

Play an active role in our six business sectors

Your solution, product or service demonstrates that you can play an active role in LVMH's ecosystem and deliver on a large scale. Whether it be the creation process, the omnichannel customer journey, or operation and manufacturing, you support the Group's legacy of excellence and innovation in all areas of its 6 business sectors.

  • Fashion & Leather Goods

  • Wines & Spirits

  • Perfumes & Cosmetics

  • Watches & Jewelry

  • Other Activities

  • Selective Retailing

Timeline

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  • 03/03/2025

    Applications open

  • 20/04/2025

    Applications close

  • 09/05/2025

    The winners are announced

  • 11/06/2025

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    20/06/2026

    9th edition of VivaTech

FAQ

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Who can apply?

Can I apply for more than one Startup Challenge/Award?

What is the difference between a Startup Challenge and an Award?

Is applying for an Award or Startup Challenge free?

Who can apply?

Can I apply for more than one Startup Challenge/Award?

What is the difference between a Startup Challenge and an Award?

Is applying for an Award or Startup Challenge free?

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