WE-RISE Dedicated Startup Showcase Event in Paris
- May 5
- 2 min read
Paris, 30 March 2026 – As part of ChangeNOW week, WE‑RISE held a dedicated startup showcase event on 30 March 2026 at Bpifrance’s Haussmann offices, bringing together 10 women‑led startups developing solutions in ClimateTech, GreenTech and AgriTech.
Organised by Bpifrance within the framework of the European WE‑RISE project, the event hosted more than 70 investors and ecosystem stakeholders, creating a strong moment of exchange between founders and the innovation community. During the pitching session, selected startups presented high‑impact solutions addressing key climate and sustainability challenges, from hydrogen and energy storage to sustainable agriculture, environmental technologies and water treatment.
Spotlight on 10 women‑led startups
The following startups took part in the WE‑RISE Showcase Event:
Algbio Inc. - using microalgae to capture CO₂ and treat wastewater, transforming it into valuable biomaterials
ATOM H2 - converting renewable energy into hydrogen for storage
Change Bio - developing protein production platforms for sustainable applications
ColorSensing - providing color analysis technologies for quality control across industries
Cropt - leveraging data and AI to optimise agricultural performance
IBISA Network - building parametric insurance solutions for climate risks
Inobiostar - creating biodegradable materials to tackle marine pollution
reLi Energy - improving battery performance and lifetime through software
Seamoretech - transforming desalination waste into freshwater & valuable minerals
HYDRATICO - developing CO₂‑neutral, modular water treatment solutions using supercavitation
Voices from the WE‑RISE community
Beyond the pitching sessions, the event fostered meaningful discussions between founders, investors, innovation leaders and ecosystem partners, reinforcing WE‑RISE’s ambition to support the growth and visibility of women‑led startups in climate and sustainability sectors.
“What makes WE‑RISE unique is that it goes beyond a traditional acceleration programme. Alongside funding, mentoring and networking, it builds a strong community of women‑led startups who support each other and strengthen their collective voice within the European innovation ecosystem.”
Evelina Šalavejienė
Representative of Sunrise Tech Park
Seamoretech, one of the showcase winners, highlighted the programme’s concrete impact on its development:
“The WE‑RISE programme helped us refine our business model, structure our sales pipeline and sharpen the way we present and pitch our solution. It has been an important step as we move towards closing our seed round and deploying our first commercial units in Europe.”
Sofia Delgado, CEO and Co-founder, Seamoretech
WE‑RISE consortium meeting
Alongside the startup showcase, WE‑RISE project partners also gathered in Paris for a consortium meeting to review programme progress and align on the next implementation phase. Discussions covered recent developments, including the outcomes of Open Call 2, and upcoming activities supporting women‑led innovation across Europe.
