The final of the 9th edition of the Grand Prix ACF AutoTech, an event recognizing the most innovative French and international startups in the automotive and mobility sectors, was held on April 15 at the prestigious Automobile Club de France (ACF) in Paris.
This year’s edition brought together 104 startups offering innovative solutions for the automotive and mobility industries. Selected for the quality and maturity of their projects, the finalists presented their solutions before a panel of expert judges made up of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and recognized specialists from the sector. Together, they showcased the vitality, diversity, and excellence of the AutoTech ecosystem.
Fidal, a Longstanding Partner Supporting Startups:
A partner of the Grand Prix ACF AutoTech since its creation, Fidal supports startups by providing legal expertise and strategic guidance, helping them structure and accelerate their growth.
As part of the final, Sandrine Michineau, Partner and Attorney at Fidal, took part in the jury, reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to innovation.
Winners of the Grand Prix ACF AutoTech 2026:
🥈 ACF Pioneer Award 2026, dedicated to early-stage startups at the beginning of their development, this award was presented to Bloomineral, represented by Caroline Thaler.
🥇 Grand Prix ACF 2026, awarded to the most advanced startups in their development phase, the Grand Prix was won by altrove, represented by Thibaud Martin.
🌱 GreenTech Special Mention, recognizing the finalist whose solution best addresses environmental challenges, the GreenTech Mention was also awarded to Bloomineral, represented by Caroline Thaler.
🏭 Industrialization Trophy 2026, this trophy was awarded to IoT.bzh, represented by Yann Bodéré, which had previously won the Grand Prix ACF in 2020.
Celebrating the Mobility Innovators of Tomorrow, we warmly congratulate the winners as well as all finalists for the quality of their projects and their strong commitment to shaping the mobility solutions of tomorrow.
We also extend our thanks to Richard de Cabrol and Yann de Pontbriand for bringing together this outstanding event dedicated to innovation.
