Our aim is to support small business owners and entrepreneurs in their efforts to serve the common good: professional integration, business creation, and social connection. Supporting small business owners to serve the common good Professional integration, business creation and social connection. In 2020, the Altavia Group wished to take its humanitarian involvement policy one step further and commit to a meaningful philanthropic project. The Altavia Foundation was thus born, with its mission to support entrepreneurs and small business owners working for the common good: professional integration, business creation and social connection. Our main priority is to help those who are the furthest from employment. Our work mainly concerns independent small businesses, artisanal craftswork, or provision of services. Why micro-commerce? At the Altavia Foundation, we firmly believe in the value of small business for society. Previous Next A tool for professional integration Starting a small business is a fantastic opportunity to make a fresh start. Altavia Foundation wants to inspire people seeking professional integration or professional transition to embark on this path. A catalyst for social connection Today, we are faced with countless challenges that weaken our social ties and isolate us: digitalization, unemployment, etc. In this context, micro-commerce can be a powerful way of connecting people. A way to breathe new life into rural areas Rural communities are becoming increasingly deserted and lacking in local businesses. We want to support the creation of businesses that are useful to everyone: mobile bakeries, in-home hairdressing, sports lessons, and so on. What are Altavia Foundation’s initiatives? 01 Our Microco.com Platform “Inspiring, guiding and informing the small business owners of today and tomorrow.” Our platform, microco.com, aims to facilitate access to micro-commerce, by providing access to a wide range of resources, tutorials, feedback, webinars and much more… This tool compiles inspiring micro-commerce models, ready to be duplicated, whether they be mobile grocery stores, in-home IT services, or foodtrucks. It’s a veritable guidebook for the small business owners of today and tomorrow! View more 02 Mentoring and Skills Development Altavia Foundation mobilizes its employees as part of its corporate mentorship program. Whether it’s helping associations specialized in professional integration through entrepreneurship, or providing direct support to small businesses and entrepreneurs, we’re happy to make our skills available! This can include (among other things) coaching in strategy, communications, visual identity and social network management. Learn more 03 Our Call for Applications Each year, Altavia Foundation seeks to reward entrepreneurs through an application process. In 2023, Altavia Foundation awarded 4 prizes to female entrepreneurs in the 93 borough of Paris, each of whom walked away with a 5,000-euro donation and communications support: a prize for the most innovative small business, a prize for the small business with a positive social impact, a prize for the small business with an environmental impact, and a special “Jury’s Choice” prize, for the small business they just fell in love with. Learn more 04 Small is Big: The Micro-commerce Festival Small is Big is an annual event organized by the Altavia Foundation, highlighting the importance of small business. The festival is scheduled for June 27, to coincide with the International Day for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Businesses. The day’s activities include conferences, round tables, workshops, retailer stands and a awards ceremony. Learn more Our Latest News Previous Next 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 24 October 2024 Take part in Small is Big, the small business festival Organized by Altavia Foundation and Microco.com, the Small is Big festival is open to the general public. Read 2 July 2023 That’s a wrap! Read 1 July 2023 Small is Big: A look back at the 2023 edition On June 27, Microco and Altavia Foundation launched the 2nd edition of the Small is Big micro-commerce festival. Read 19 May 2023 Call for applications: Win the micro-business prize! Altavia Foundation is relaunching its micro-commerce awards at the second edition of its annual Small is big festival on 27 June. Read 19 May 2023 We’re celebrating entrepreneurs at Altavia! Read Our team Coralie ABRAM-PALTI Altavia Foundation Director Sally BERNARD Project Manager Ali NAMOOYA Digital Trainee Louise PARIS Digital creative project manager trainee Our ambassador network A participative approach Today, 44 ambassadors represent Altavia Foundation in the Group’s various entities. These ambassadors enable the Foundation’s actions to extend to all territories where the Group is present, in France and abroad. Let’s Talk
