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Every year, IÉSEG and the Ceetrus Foundation (managed by Nhood France), reward dedicated entrepreneurs with the CRÉENSO Prize (the National Prize for Social Enterprise Creation). This program enables young social impact enterprises to benefit from skill-based sponsorship provided by Grande École Program Master‘s students over a semester, along with financial backing for the winners to boost their development.

For the 2025 edition, 15 social impact enterprises have been selected to join the program:

• Gimii – Founded by Thomas Gicquel, a “Consent Raiser,” a solidarity-based consent solution for websites and mobile applications.
• Flolend – Created by Tiago de Vassal, the first mobile app for crowdfunding in the renewable energy sector. 
• Moulins Demain – A project by Maxime Delacourt to transform old water mills into sources of renewable and local electricity. 
• Recycl’Ace – Founded by Iouri d’Adhémar to design durable sports equipment made from used tennis balls.
• TROCOOL – this project led by Agathe Violain aims to reduce overconsumption and waste while promoting solidarity through bartering.
• Gîtes pour tous – Thomas Deloison’s initiative for social and solidarity tourism.
• ERINE– Sébastien Roger’s initiative to educate and engage 12 million children in biodiversity conservation. 
• Place des Victoires – Founded by Nicolas Pierret, the first multimedia digital creation studio in an adapted enterprise.
• Mauve – Led by Florence Tersier, an initiative supporting victims of violence. 
• Les Petites Abeilles – Vincent Gourdé’s project, a solidarity-focused childcare center.
• L’étoile des familles – Founded by Emilie Billaud, innovating in social parenting and health. 
• Refaire surface – Aurélien Guillois’ project offers underwater therapy for resilience in chronic illness sufferers.
• La Cavalerie Arc-en-Ciel – Led by Tatiana Molé, an inclusive equestrian center promoting unconditional acceptance and animal welfare.
• Libel’up – Quentin Brassart’s project specializing in collecting, repairing, and redistributing refurbished medical equipment. 
• HelloArtUp – Founded by Laetitia Portal, enhancing life in nursing homes through participatory museum experiences.

These entrepreneurs will all benefit from personalized mentoring by IÉSEG Master’s students in the Grande École Program for a semester, focusing on strategic issues such as marketing, finance, and human resources management. At the end of the program, a €25,000 grant will be awarded to the most promising project, with an additional €5,000 for the Jury’s Choice Award.

The CRÉENSO Prize embodies IÉSEG and its partners’ commitment to social innovation and sustainable development. Through this initiative, the School accelerates the growth of impact-driven startups while providing its students with practical, enriching experience in social entrepreneurship.

Stay tuned for the reveal of the winners in May 2025!

>Discover last year’s winners here!