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EDF
EDF
Protecting the lives of the women and men who make up the Group
Protecting the lives of the women and men who make up the Group
Why this Challenge?

The Group is a world leader in low-carbon energy, with a low carbon output of 490TWh, a diverse generation mix based mainly on nuclear and renewable energy (including hydropower). It is also investing in new technologies to support the energy transition.
EDF’s raison d’être is to build a net zero energy future with electricity and innovative solutions and services, to help save the planet and drive well-being and economic development. The Group supplies energy and services to approximately 41.5 million customers and generated consolidated sales of €118.7 billion in 2024.

The Startup Challenge
Innovative solutions for health and safety at work

Context & Need:
EDF Group is attentive to the physical and psychological health of its employees and partners.
Our absolute priority is to protect life, to achieve zero injuries, to eradicate serious accidents and fatalities. These priorities that highlight the importance of prevention..

Expected Solutions:
- activities : construction sites, operations (nuclear, wind, solar ...)
- populations : operating staff, maintenance technicians, operators
- contexts : worksites, load lifting, O&M, emergency intervention

Scope: teamwork or lone worker, with or without a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in difficult conditions (high temperatures) or not ...

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Innovative solutions for health and safety at work

Context & Need:
EDF Group is attentive to the physical and psychological health of its employees and partners.
Our absolute priority is to protect life, to achieve zero injuries, to eradicate serious accidents and fatalities. These priorities that highlight the importance of prevention..

Expected Solutions:
- activities : construction sites, operations (nuclear, wind, solar ...)
- populations : operating staff, maintenance technicians, operators
- contexts : worksites, load lifting, O&M, emergency intervention

Scope: teamwork or lone worker, with or without a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in difficult conditions (high temperatures) or not ...

Apply Now

Innovative solutions for health and safety at work

Context & Need:
EDF Group is attentive to the physical and psychological health of its employees and partners.
Our absolute priority is to protect life, to achieve zero injuries, to eradicate serious accidents and fatalities. These priorities that highlight the importance of prevention..

Expected Solutions:
- activities : construction sites, operations (nuclear, wind, solar ...)
- populations : operating staff, maintenance technicians, operators
- contexts : worksites, load lifting, O&M, emergency intervention

Scope: teamwork or lone worker, with or without a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in difficult conditions (high temperatures) or not ...

Apply Now

Selection Criteria
Maturity

Technology Readiness Level: 9

Relevance of the solution
Skills

Of the teams.

Rewards
  • Attend VivaTech in June

    Five startups will win two 4-day passes for the 9th edition of VivaTech

  • Meet us at VivaTech in June

    Five startups will get the chance to meet with EDF Pulse Connect at VivaTech in June

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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  • 14/03/2025

    Applications open

  • 21/04/2025

    Applications close

  • 05/06/2025

    The winners are announced

  • 11/06/2025

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    20/06/2026

    9th edition of VivaTech

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