12 New Entrepreneurs Join Le Phare, the Social Incubator of the CMA CGM Foundation

Through its social incubator Le Phare, the CMA CGM Foundation welcomes a new generation of high-social impact entrepreneurs and associations.
Selected from over 80 applications, these 12 laureates will launch initiatives in Marseille focused on digital innovation, solidarity, inclusion through sport, as well as educational and professional support.

From October 2025 to June 2026, the laureates will benefit from a comprehensive, individualized 9-month support program fully funded by the CMA CGM Foundation to help consolidate their projects, strenghten their business models, accelerate their development, and increase their impact.

The program includes:

• A coworking space in the heart of Marseille: hosted at Grand Central, Le Phare is part of a dynamic ecosystem of entrepreneurs, experts, and decision-makers, fueled by the presence of ZEBOX, the Group’s international accelerator, and 42 Marseille, a free and inclusive digital school supported by CMA CGM, which starting in November 2025 will train a new generation of talents.
• A network to accelerate growth: With the support of the CMA CGM and Foundation ecosystem—locally, nationally, and internationally—project leaders gain access to new development opportunities, partnerships, and increased visibility to amplify their impact.
• Outstanding mentorship: Laureates will be supported daily by the Foundation’s team and benefit from a mentoring program involving CMA CGM Group employees in key areas (strategy, management, legal, communications, finance, etc.). This operational support is adapted to each project’s specific needs.

• Entourage: Restoring social connections for people in vulnerable situations through a dedicated app and community events.
• DesCodeuses: Opening pathways for women from underprivileged neighborhoods to build careers in tech.
• Linkee: Tackling student food insecurity by redistributing unsold food through solidarity initiatives.
• AFPER (French Association for Research-Based Education): Introducing innovative, science-based teaching by engaging students in the role of researchers.
• FASK: Empowering careers in the garment industry through practical, professional training.
• Les Minots de Marseille: Supporting youth in the Parc Corot area prepare for their final high-school exams by combining sports and academic success.
• Studiava: Matching youth’s aspirations with tailored training through an AI-powered guidance platform.
• Le Patchwork: Creating co-designed container housing solutions for communities facing inadequate living conditions.
• Wallet Master: Democratizing financial literacy by engaging students through a fun and educational app.
• Résidence Collectif: Enabling young people to produce documentaries highlighting local initiatives.
• GenCo: Equipping teenagers to act as ‘experts,’ decoding their generation for adults
• Phenix Studio: Training youth to explore mobile digital journalism through smartphone reporting workshops.