Microsoft France has recently unveiled the 15 startups selected for the second edition of the Microsoft GenAI Studio, a program designed to accelerate the adoption of generative artificial intelligence within the French entrepreneurial ecosystem. This initiative aligns with Microsoft’s ambition to support 2,500 French startups by the end of 2027.
The selected startups span multiple industries, including:
- Marketing:
- Smalk AI: A SaaS solution enabling brands to manage their visibility across AI applications and large language models.
- Beink Dream: A platform for AI-assisted marketing content creation.
- Healthcare:
- MedTech Solutions: AI-powered tools to assist in medical diagnostics.
- NeuroAssist: Applications for tracking patients with neurological disorders.
- Finance:
- FinAnalyze: A predictive financial analysis platform using AI.
- RiskGuard: A risk management solution for financial institutions.
- Environment:
- EcoTrack: A tool for monitoring corporate carbon footprints.
- GreenSupply: A platform optimizing supply chains to reduce environmental impact.
- Education:
- LearnAI: Personalized educational applications powered by AI.
- SkillUp: An adaptive learning platform for professional development.
- Cybersecurity:
- CyberShield: Solutions for proactive threat detection.
- DataLock: Tools to protect sensitive corporate data.
- Retail:
- ShopAssist: Virtual assistants designed to enhance online customer experience.
- TrendSpot: Market trend analysis for retailers.
- Transportation:
- RouteOptima: AI-driven route optimization solutions for logistics.
These startups will benefit from a three-month personalized support program, which includes Microsoft Azure credits, access to AI models through Azure AI Studio, and licenses for tools such as LinkedIn Premium, GitHub, and Microsoft 365. They will also have access to a dedicated workspace at Station F and participate in workshops and mentoring sessions led by experts from Microsoft and its partners. These sessions will cover essential topics such as responsible AI, cybersecurity, and cost optimization.
Among the program’s key partners are Station F, Mistral AI, NVIDIA, GitHub, Cellenza, and Danone, all of whom bring their expertise to help scale the selected startups.This initiative reflects Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and strengthening the startup ecosystem in France by facilitating the integration of generative AI across various industries.
