Allianz France launches the call for applications for the new cohort of its startup accelerator, based in Nice at the heart of the Allianz Riviera stadium, and specializing in big data, the sharing economy, connected objects, InsurTech, and e-travel. The call for applications was open until April 30.
With this new call for applications, Allianz aims, alongside entrepreneurs, to support the selected startups in the fields of big data/artificial intelligence, the sharing economy, connected objects, InsurTech, and e-travel to enable them to scale up.
This new promotion adds a new acceleration axis dedicated to “e-travel” in collaboration with Allianz Worldwide Partners and our partner Voyages-sncf.com.
To be selected and join the Allianz accelerator in Nice, startups must propose an innovative offer or service related to big data (risk prediction/prevention, data valuation, user experience), the sharing economy, connected objects (car, home, health, well-being, city, stadium), InsurTech, and e-travel, have significant development potential, and a strong motivation to scale up.
At the end of the selection process, 5 startups will join the third cohort of the Allianz accelerator, the Summer Batch #2, which will start in June 2016 for a duration of 5 months at the heart of the Allianz Riviera stadium.
The accelerated startups have access to top-tier financiers and investors, including Bpifrance and Idinvest Partners, and benefit from structured support through a network of mentors and via masterclasses (pitch training, entrepreneurship, fundraising assistance, etc.).
The startups can also be offered a strategic partnership with Allianz or test their solution internationally, thanks to the group’s global presence in more than 70 countries. Each of the startups