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 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
