Supporting micro-commerce and its entrepreneurs. Altavia Foundation is the endowment fund of the Altavia group. Established in 2020, its mission is to support and guide freelancers, artisans, and creators with micro-commerce projects. Over the years, the Fund has developed its own entrepreneurial support programs as well as moments for sharing and networking. The “Small is Big” events and boutique are deeply committed to promoting local shopping and craftsmanship on a broader scale. Altavia Foundation‘s projects The Small is Big Festival The festival is an annual event celebrating micro-commerce. On the agenda: a creators’ market, speed coaching, an awards ceremony, and a networking evening. The festival brings together Altavia group employees, curious visitors, and organizations dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship. It is always a highlight for both the Foundation and the Altavia group. The Small is Big Boutique Designed as a true project accelerator, this boutique allows artisans and creators to test their product offerings for 3 months. Located in the heart of the Saint-Ouen Flea Market, this 200 sqm shared space is also a vibrant hub where creativity, mutual support, and experimentation meet. A dedicated workshop room also allows each entrepreneur to host their own classes and workshops. The Microco.com Platform The platform was specially designed to inspire, guide, and inform the entrepreneurs of today and tomorrow. This free digital toolkit provides project creators with everything they need to launch and grow their business. It brings together reliable and high-quality resources: articles, masterclasses, practical guides, entrepreneur portraits, and more. The Small is Big Awards At each edition, Altavia Foundation rewards 4 entrepreneurs from the Île-de-France region following a call for applications. Each winner receives a financial grant of €5,000 as well as six months of personalized support. The awards are divided into four categories: the Most Innovative Micro-Commerce Award, the Societal Impact Micro-Commerce Award, the Environmental Impact Micro-Commerce Award, and finally, the Jury’s Choice Award. Our News 15 September 2026 Kick-off for Cohort 3 at the Small is Big store! Read more 15 September 2026 Discover 50 entrepreneur profiles Read more 15 September 2026 New identity: setting course for SMALL IS BIG! Read more 15 September 2026 A new look for a new vision: discover our new visual identity Read more 1 November 2025 Discover our new project, La Boutique SMALL IS BIG Read more 22 September 2026 Incredible India: From traffic to transaction – Why India is travel retail’s next experience-led opportunity Read the full whitepaper Read more 16 September 2026 Altavia Travel Retail at TFWA Cannes 2026: Navigating the Future of Duty-Free Read more 26 June 2026 Experience vs. Economics: Navigating the Contractual Realities of Hybrid Travel Retail Download the complete report Read more 26 June 2026 Hybrid stores : Another buzzword? Or travel retail’s next growth driver? Read the full whitepaper Read more 2 January 2026 From Search to Decision: How AI Is Rewriting Commerce Read more 30 October 2025 “AI no longer just recommends, it buys for you” Walmart now makes its marketplace available on ChatGPT. Behind this partnership lies a major shift: AI is no longer just powering recommendations — it’s becoming the very engine of commerce. Valérie Piotte, Managing Director of Altavia OpenLab — Altavia’s innovation entity — decodes the rise of agentic commerce: when artificial intelligence stops being a tool and starts becoming a personal shopper. Read more 29 August 2025 Altavia at NRF Retail’s Big Show Europe 2025: Let’s Shape the Future of Retail Together This September, Paris becomes the world’s retail capital. For the very first time, the legendary Retail’s Big Show – powered by NRF and Paris Retail Week – is landing in Europe. From September 16 to 18, 2025, more than 15,000 professionals and 7,000 retailers will gather at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles to share ideas, explore innovations, and reimagine the future of retail. And Altavia will be there – not just as an exhibitor, but as a proud partner of the event. Read more 1 July 2025 5 Years of “Human Encounters and Positive Impact” for Altavia Foundation To mark the 5th anniversary of the Altavia Foundation, we spoke with its director, Coralie Abram-Palti. From formalizing the group’s corporate philanthropy to actively supporting micro-entrepreneurs, she reflects on the highlights of this human and collective journey — and shares a glimpse of the exciting projects ahead. Read more 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 more 30 November 2024 Small is Big: Highlights from the 2024 edition Read more 30 November 2024 Discover the winners of our call for applications Read more 12 November 2024 Replay Our Roundtable Discussion! Read more 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 more Our team CORALIE ABRAM-PALTI Altavia Foundation Director CÉLESTE SOLLIER Altavia Foundation Project Manager ALEXANDRE YAKOVLEV Junior Digital Creative Project Manager BALAKUMAR DJEASSITTARAME Junior Digital Project Manager 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
