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Impact 2035: Shape the future with OVHcloud
Impact 2035: Shape the future with OVHcloud
Why this Challenge?

OVHcloud has just celebrated a 25th birthday and the OVHcloud Startup Program is 10 years old this year. As the Startup Program reflects on 10 years of impact in the startup ecosystem we are also looking ahead for the next 10 years.

This challenge honors innovation across diverse fields, focusing on high-impact ideas that improve lives, protect the planet, and advance equitable technological progress.
We want to identify and accelerate startups with groundbreaking tech solutions that will deliver transformative, measurable, and scalable impact on humanity and the planet over the next decade. Preference given to tech solutions.

The Startup Challenge
Impact 2035: Shape the future with OVHcloud

This challenge seeks groundbreaking tech startups delivering transformative, measurable, and scalable solutions to address global challenges like climate resilience, healthcare, ethical AI, and sustainability, shaping a better future for humanity and the planet over the next decade.

OVHcloud has just celebrated a 25th birthday and the OVHcloud Startup Program is 10 years old this year. As the Startup Program reflects on 10 years of impact in the startup ecosystem we are also looking ahead for the next 10 years. We want to identify and accelerate startups with groundbreaking solutions that will deliver transformative, measurable, and scalable impact on humanity and the planet over the next decade. This challenge celebrates innovation across diverse fields, focusing on high-impact ideas that improve lives, protect the planet, and advance equitable technological progress.

Key Themes:
1. Resilient Health and Well-being: Advancements in healthcare access, mental health support, and life sciences, using AI, quantum simulations, or wearable technology to improve quality of life and longevity.
2. Sustainable Living and Urban Innovation: Startups creating greener, more efficient smart city technologies that reduce emissions and enhance quality of life.
3. Green IT and Energy Efficiency: Innovations in data centers, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure that reduce energy consumption, optimise resource use, and promote carbon-neutral operations.
4. Future of Learning and Work: Platforms and tools enabling equitable skill-building, lifelong learning, and adaptability to the jobs of the future, powered by AI and open-source collaboration.
5. Planet-Positive Tech: Solutions using satellite data, regenerating ecosystems, driving circular economies, and fostering climate adaptation through AI-driven precision agriculture, renewable energy technologies, or resource optimization.
6. Open Source and Data Sovereignty: Tools and platforms embracing open collaboration, while empowering users and organisations to retain control of their data and promote ethical innovation.
7. Ethical AI and Quantum Innovation: Startups ensuring responsible development of AI and quantum technologies to enhance transparency, security, and trust, safeguarding humanity’s interests.
8. Equity and Inclusion through Tech: Technologies bridging gaps for marginalised or underserved populations, from financial inclusion to access to essential services.

Expected Solutions:
A minimum of the following is required, but later-stage startups are preferred:
- A prototype or MVP showcasing technological innovation.
- A clear roadmap for achieving measurable impact by 2035.
- Evidence of validation, early traction, or partnerships to scale.

Apply Now

Impact 2035: Shape the future with OVHcloud

This challenge seeks groundbreaking tech startups delivering transformative, measurable, and scalable solutions to address global challenges like climate resilience, healthcare, ethical AI, and sustainability, shaping a better future for humanity and the planet over the next decade.

OVHcloud has just celebrated a 25th birthday and the OVHcloud Startup Program is 10 years old this year. As the Startup Program reflects on 10 years of impact in the startup ecosystem we are also looking ahead for the next 10 years. We want to identify and accelerate startups with groundbreaking solutions that will deliver transformative, measurable, and scalable impact on humanity and the planet over the next decade. This challenge celebrates innovation across diverse fields, focusing on high-impact ideas that improve lives, protect the planet, and advance equitable technological progress.

Key Themes:
1. Resilient Health and Well-being: Advancements in healthcare access, mental health support, and life sciences, using AI, quantum simulations, or wearable technology to improve quality of life and longevity.
2. Sustainable Living and Urban Innovation: Startups creating greener, more efficient smart city technologies that reduce emissions and enhance quality of life.
3. Green IT and Energy Efficiency: Innovations in data centers, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure that reduce energy consumption, optimise resource use, and promote carbon-neutral operations.
4. Future of Learning and Work: Platforms and tools enabling equitable skill-building, lifelong learning, and adaptability to the jobs of the future, powered by AI and open-source collaboration.
5. Planet-Positive Tech: Solutions using satellite data, regenerating ecosystems, driving circular economies, and fostering climate adaptation through AI-driven precision agriculture, renewable energy technologies, or resource optimization.
6. Open Source and Data Sovereignty: Tools and platforms embracing open collaboration, while empowering users and organisations to retain control of their data and promote ethical innovation.
7. Ethical AI and Quantum Innovation: Startups ensuring responsible development of AI and quantum technologies to enhance transparency, security, and trust, safeguarding humanity’s interests.
8. Equity and Inclusion through Tech: Technologies bridging gaps for marginalised or underserved populations, from financial inclusion to access to essential services.

Expected Solutions:
A minimum of the following is required, but later-stage startups are preferred:
- A prototype or MVP showcasing technological innovation.
- A clear roadmap for achieving measurable impact by 2035.
- Evidence of validation, early traction, or partnerships to scale.

Apply Now

Impact 2035: Shape the future with OVHcloud

This challenge seeks groundbreaking tech startups delivering transformative, measurable, and scalable solutions to address global challenges like climate resilience, healthcare, ethical AI, and sustainability, shaping a better future for humanity and the planet over the next decade.

OVHcloud has just celebrated a 25th birthday and the OVHcloud Startup Program is 10 years old this year. As the Startup Program reflects on 10 years of impact in the startup ecosystem we are also looking ahead for the next 10 years. We want to identify and accelerate startups with groundbreaking solutions that will deliver transformative, measurable, and scalable impact on humanity and the planet over the next decade. This challenge celebrates innovation across diverse fields, focusing on high-impact ideas that improve lives, protect the planet, and advance equitable technological progress.

Key Themes:
1. Resilient Health and Well-being: Advancements in healthcare access, mental health support, and life sciences, using AI, quantum simulations, or wearable technology to improve quality of life and longevity.
2. Sustainable Living and Urban Innovation: Startups creating greener, more efficient smart city technologies that reduce emissions and enhance quality of life.
3. Green IT and Energy Efficiency: Innovations in data centers, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure that reduce energy consumption, optimise resource use, and promote carbon-neutral operations.
4. Future of Learning and Work: Platforms and tools enabling equitable skill-building, lifelong learning, and adaptability to the jobs of the future, powered by AI and open-source collaboration.
5. Planet-Positive Tech: Solutions using satellite data, regenerating ecosystems, driving circular economies, and fostering climate adaptation through AI-driven precision agriculture, renewable energy technologies, or resource optimization.
6. Open Source and Data Sovereignty: Tools and platforms embracing open collaboration, while empowering users and organisations to retain control of their data and promote ethical innovation.
7. Ethical AI and Quantum Innovation: Startups ensuring responsible development of AI and quantum technologies to enhance transparency, security, and trust, safeguarding humanity’s interests.
8. Equity and Inclusion through Tech: Technologies bridging gaps for marginalised or underserved populations, from financial inclusion to access to essential services.

Expected Solutions:
A minimum of the following is required, but later-stage startups are preferred:
- A prototype or MVP showcasing technological innovation.
- A clear roadmap for achieving measurable impact by 2035.
- Evidence of validation, early traction, or partnerships to scale.

Apply Now

Selection Criteria
Impact

How transformative is the solution for humanity and the planet? Has progress been made?

Innovation

Does the startup leverage cutting-edge technologies like AI, quantum computing, or blockchain in novel ways?

Feasibility and scalability

Can the solution grow to reach millions while staying sustainable?

Rewards
  • 1st Prize

    • 100,000 EUR free cloud Credits

    • Direct access to the OVHcloud Accelerator 2025 Cohort

    • 20h Free professional Services support

    • Free 3h Mentoring

  • 2nd Prize

    • 50,000 EUR free cloud Credits

    • Direct access to the OVHcloud Accelerator 2025 Cohort

    • 10h Free professional Services support

  • 3rd Prize

    • 25,000 EUR Free cloud Credits

    • Discretionary access to the OVHcloud Accelerator 2025 Cohort

    • 6h Free professional Services support

  • For all the selected startups

    Win two 4-day passes for the 9th edition of VivaTech

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.

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  • Selective Retailing

Timeline

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  • 03/02/2025

    Applications open

  • 30/03/2025

    Applications close

  • 15/04/2025

    The winners are announced

  • 11/06/2025

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    20/06/26

    9th edition of VivaTech

FAQ

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

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Who can apply?

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Is applying for an Award or Startup Challenge free?

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