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Inspiring collaborations between start-ups and major corporations : Discover the second and third episodes of the podcast "Je t'aime, moi non plus."

3.01.2025

The "Je t'aime, moi non plus." podcast, produced by GRTgaz and Spark Lab, continues to reveal our exciting and inspiring collaborations with start-ups. This podcast highlights the synergies, challenges and successes arising from these partnerships, which foster innovation in key sectors such as energy and the energy transition. We invite you to discover the testimonies of the founders of two innovative start-ups who have found invaluable support within GRTgaz's #Nova incubator.

🎧Episode two: Stéphane Canet, founder of YLSSEN

The second episode of the series takes us into the world of YLSSEN, a start-up headed by Stéphane Canet, which has developed a solution for remote, real-time monitoring of the condition of industrial valves. This innovative system enables manufacturers to monitor and anticipate the maintenance of their installations, guaranteeing greater safety and reliability.

🎙️ Stéphane Canet shares his experience at GRTgaz's #Nova incubator, where he benefited from tailor-made support combining technical expertise, financing and access to a network of industrial partners. This support enabled him to perfect his solution and gain credibility with major players in the sector.

In this episode, Stéphane looks back at the difficulties he encountered, the crucial stages in his development and how GRTgaz facilitated the implementation of his solution by providing technical and human resources.

🎧Episode three: Thomas Delapierre, founder of Alhomna Systems

In the third episode, we meet Thomas Delapierre, founder and director of Alhomna Systems, a start-up pioneering the production of energy from waste. Their technology is based on a solar-powered pyrolysis process that transforms organic waste into renewable energy, thereby contributing to the energy transition.

In this episode, Thomas Delapierre shares his adventure with GRTgaz and the #Nova incubator, where he had the opportunity to collaborate with experts from RICE (Research & Innovation Center for Energy). Thanks to their support, Alhomna Systems was able to accelerate the development of its prototype while avoiding potential mistakes that could have held back its project. Incubation also enabled the start-up to strengthen its credibility with investors and players in the energy industry.

🎙️ Thomas talks about the technological and logistical challenges he encountered, and the importance of long-term support. This podcast also highlights GRTgaz 's vision for supporting innovative start-ups and giving them the keys they need to succeed over the long term in a highly competitive environment.

👉We invite you to view the contents of these two episodes to get a behind-the-scenes look at these collaborations within the #NOVA incubator. You'll find exclusive interviews and valuable insights from the entrepreneurs themselves.

The advantages of collaborations between start-ups and large corporations

These two episodes are an opportunity to better understand the impact of collaborations between start-ups and major groups in the field of innovation. As an energy company, GRTgaz plays a key role in supporting start-ups, providing them with valuable resources and expertise to overcome technical and commercial obstacles. These partnerships combine the agility and creativity of start-ups with the stability and infrastructure of large corporations.

By supporting projects such as those of YLSSEN and Alhomna Systems, GRTgaz and its RICE R&D center are actively participating in the transformation of the energy sector.

Stay connected

Stay tuned for more inspiring stories of start-ups making a difference in key sectors for the future of our planet. These stories testify to the power of open innovation and the fundamental role of major corporations in accelerating this transformation.

The "Je t'aime, moi non plus" podcast is an excellent way to discover the success stories of start-ups supported by GRTgaz and RICE.