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Mayotte Reconstruction Challenge

Startup Challenge by Agence de Développement et d'Innovation de Mayotte

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Startup Challenge by Agence de Développement et d'Innovation de Mayotte

Why Apply?

A Challenge for a Territory

The 2025 VivaTech Challenge highlights Mayotte, leveraging innovation for resilient reconstruction after Cyclone Chido. The island faces challenges in infrastructure, water access, agriculture, and employment. With immense potential in the blue economy, renewable energy, and AgriTech, startups worldwide are invited to propose scalable solutions for sustainability and economic growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape Mayotte’s future through technology and long-term development.

  • Description

    Ready to drive real impact? Join the Mayotte Challenge at VivaTech 2025 and help rebuild the island after Cyclone Chido. If you're working on solutions in infrastructure, water, AgriTech, employment, renewable energy or the blue economy — this is your moment. Win €5,000, get incubated by Mayotte Technopole, pitch your project, and receive 4-day passes to VivaTech 2025. Deadline: April 28th.

Who can apply?

  • Selection Criteria

    ★ Adaptability to Challenging Environments: Innovative companies that provide cutting-edge solutions while adapting to the unique challenges of Mayotte. Ability to navigate logistical, infrastructural, and environmental issues. A commitment to long-term impact and collaboration with local stakeholders is essential.

    ★ Technical and Economic Feasibility & Startup Readiness: Technically viable and economically feasible for Mayotte. Candidates should have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or functional prototype to show their solution's practicality and potential.

  • Selection Criteria

    ★ Social and Environmental Impact: Tangible and measurable impact on the sustainable and inclusive rebuilding of Mayotte, addressing key local challenges: resource management, economic resilience, and environmental protection.

    ★ Innovation: Technological or social innovations that effectively tackle Mayotte's unique constraints. Must bring new approaches or significantly improve existing ones to drive meaningful change.

    ★ Scalability: Deployable at scale and adaptable to various contexts, ensuring long-term viability. Solutions that can be replicated in other territories facing similar challenges will be favored.

Timeline

March 21
Challenge opens


April 28
Challenge closes


May 12
Selected Startups announced


June 11 - 14
VivaTech Paris

Benefits

  • Visibility and Deployment

    Exposure at VivaTech 2025 with a dedicated presentation, as well as access to local and international networks to facilitate the deployment of the solution in Mayotte.

  • VivaTech Access

    Two tickets per winning team for VivaTech’s 9th edition, offering opportunities to engage with global tech leaders and innovators.

  • Win a prize money for each challenge

  • Incubation and Support

    Access to a local support program, including office space at the Mayotte Technopole, mentorship, and tailored guidance for implementation.

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