Aims to support entrepreneurial actors in micro-commerce serving the common good: professional integration, help to the creation of enterprise and social link. Supporting entrepreneurial actors in micro-commerce in the service of the common good: Professional insertion, help in creating a business and social link. In 2020, the Altavia group wanted to go further in its sponsorship policy by committing itself to a meaningful philanthropic project. This is how Altavia Foundation was born, whose mission is to support micro-commerce entrepreneurs in the service of the common good: professional integration, help in creating businesses and social ties. Our priority is to help people who are far from employment. By micro-commerce, we mean any independent micro activity of trade, craft and service provision. What are the Altavia Foundation’s projects ? 01 Our plateform microco.com “Inspiring, guiding, and informing today and tomorrow’s micro-commerce actors.” “Inspire, guide and inform the micro-commerce players of today and tomorrow.” Our platform, microco.com, aims to facilitate access to micro-commerce, by providing access to numerous resources, tutorials, feedback, webinars and more… This tool gathers inspiring micro-commerce models, ready to be duplicated, whether it is a mobile grocery store, home-based computer services or foodtrucks. A real guide to action for today’s and tomorrow’s micro-entrepreneurs! View more 02 Small is Big : The small business festival Small is Big is an annual event organized by Altavia Foundation to highlight micro-commerce. The day is filled with activities, including conferences, panel discussions, workshops, merchant stands, and an award ceremony. 03 The Micro-Commerce Awards Every year, Altavia Foundation rewards micro-merchants through a call for applications. In 2024, Altavia Foundation awarded 4 prizes to entrepreneurs from Île-de-France, each receiving a €5,000 grant and communication support: – The most innovative micro-commerce award – The social impact micro-commerce award – The environmental impact micro-commerce award – The jury’s choice micro-commerce award 04 Pro bono projects Altavia Foundation mobilizes its employees with pro bono projects. Whether it is to help associations specialized in professional integration, or to support small business owners, we are happy to use our skills to help others! This can be (among other things) coaching in strategy, communications, visual identity, social network management, etc. Our News Previous Next 12 June 2025 Discover the winners of our call for applications Read 12 June 2025 Altavia Foundation launches its own master classes Read 12 June 2025 Altavia Foundation Celebrates 1 Year of Its Podcast! Read 12 June 2025 Replay Our Roundtable Discussion! Read 5 December 2024 Small is Big 2024: the winners who make small business shine At this year’s Small is Big Festival, 4 exceptional female entrepreneurs were honored for their creativity, impact and determination. Among the many entries, each of them was able to stand out from the crowd. Read 30 November 2024 Small is Big: Highlights from the 2024 edition Read Our team Coralie ABRAM-PALTI Altavia Foundation Director Sally BERNARD Project Manager Ali NAMOOYA Digital Trainee Alexandre YAKOVLEV Digital creative project manager trainee Our Network of Ambassadors A Participatory Model Today, 44 ambassadors represent Altavia Foundation within the various entities of the group. They help extend the Foundation’s initiatives across all the territories where the group operates, both in France and internationally. Let’s Talk
