La Plage Factory | Ecosystem Partners

Programmes

Coworking Port Louis is nestled in the heart of Mauritius' capital city. It offers a unique and...

Partner Description

Nestled in the heart of Old Port Louis, Coworking Port Louis offers a unique and serene workspace within two charming colonial buildings. It is a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, providing a perfect setting for work, meetings, and collaboration.

Nature of Partnership

Coworking Port Louis isn't just a physical space; it's where our vibrant community comes together to collaborate, work on projects, and grow collectively. Additionally, we host monthly community meet-ups, bringing entrepreneurs, mentors, and special guests for valuable networking opportunities.

Vianeo is a platform that provides an integrated and unique business design methodology that...

Partner Description

Vianeo is a platform that provides an integrated and unique business design methodology that enables businesses to test and validate their product-market fit.

Nature of Partnership

Achieving product-market fit is paramount for startup success, and our incubation programme recognises this by integrating Vianeo as the cornerstone method for streamlining this critical process.

Punch.mu is a platform developed by MCB Group to offer local entrepreneurs tools, networks, and...

Partner Description

Punch.mu is a platform developed by MCB Group to offer local entrepreneurs tools, networks, and resources to grow their businesses. La Plage Factory has become one of Punch's "Growth Partners".

Nature of Partnership

Driven by our shared mission to support local "Smart Entrepreneurs", we are extending our "Growth & Innovation" programme beyond startups. We aim to bring more innovation to the marketplace, drive business line growth, and achieve significant milestones in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Hodi is a local and responsible web hosting provider, operating in Réunion Island, Martinique...

Partner Description

Hodi is a local and responsible web hosting provider, operating in Réunion Island, Martinique, Mauritius, and mainland France. By bringing servers closer to end users, Hodi ensures faster performance, enhanced data sovereignty, and reduced environmental impact. With a strong focus on digital sustainability, Hodi also offers human-centered support and expert guidance toward more responsible web practices.

Nature of Partnership

Hodi provides startups incubated by La Plage Factory with 12 months of free web and email hosting, including domain name registration. This support enables early-stage projects to quickly strengthen their online presence and focus on their growth, backed by local, sovereign, and responsible digital infrastructure.

Institutional | Capacity Building

Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC)

As the official agency for research and innovation in Mauritius, the MRIC plays a pivotal role by...

Partner Description

As the official agency for research and innovation in Mauritius, the MRIC plays a pivotal role by advising the government on crucial areas such as applied research, innovation, and research and development. Additionally, it spearheads the National SME Incubator Scheme (NSIS), a key initiative aimed at bolstering local incubators and supporting startups across the nation.

Nature of Partnership

As the inaugural accredited incubator within the NSIS programme, La Plage Factory has forged a remarkable public-private partnership with the MRIC. Through this collaboration, the MRIC extends grants to support our incubated projects. Together with the MRIC and various ecosystem stakeholders, we are committed to enhancing the Mauritian startup landscape for the collective benefit of all involved parties.

The EDB (Economic Development Board) is a corporate body tasked with providing strong...

Partner Description

The EDB (Economic Development Board) is a corporate body tasked with providing strong institutional backing for strategic economic planning. Its multifaceted mission includes positioning Mauritius as a gateway for channelling investments into Africa, fostering a competitive export platform, as well as an International Financial Centre (IFC).

Nature of Partnership

The EDB facilitates investment and promotes entrepreneurship in Mauritius, and we share a similar vision of turning Mauritius into a hub for African business and investment, as outlined in the EDB Africa Strategy.

La French Tech is a dynamic startup movement uniting essential ecosystem stakeholders with the...

Partner Description

La French Tech is a dynamic startup movement uniting key ecosystem stakeholders with the overarching objective of establishing France as an attractive destination for startups to establish and thrive. Within this broader context, French Tech Mauritius was initiated by Michel Cordani, with the vision of positioning Mauritius as an integral part of the thriving French Tech community.

Nature of Partnership

Our Managing Director, Michel Cordani, co-founded French Tech Mauritius, fostering connections with the global network and elevating Mauritius in the startup community. French Tech also promotes regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean and Africa, facilitating local startup delegations to international events such as Viva Technology in Paris. Our Coworking space hosts regular French Tech Community events.

This is a network organisation supporting Innovation Centres across African countries, with a...

Partner Description

This is a network organisation supporting Innovation Centres across African countries, with a the mission of building capacity and a community around the rapidly emerging technology hubs in Africa.

Nature of Partnership

La Plage Factory was the first Mauritian incubator to join AfriLabs. This membership has enriched us with a wealth of invaluable resources, opening doors to strategic partnerships and capacity-building opportunities spanning the entire African continent. These connections have positioned us as a leading incubator in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region.

Funding

Mo Angels is the first syndicated angel investment group in Mauritius, comprising of a community...

Partner Description

Mo Angels is the first syndicated angel investment group in Mauritius, comprising of a community of passionate individuals who pool their funds, expertise, and networks to help build innovative African startups.

Nature of Partnership

Early-stage funding is essential for startup success. Mo Angels, co-founded by our Managing Director, Michel Cordani, addresses the pre-seed funding gap in Mauritius and Africa.

Catalytic Africa is a matching fund by the African Business Angels Network (ABAN) and AfriLabs...

Partner Description

Catalytic Africa is a matching fund by the African Business Angels Network (ABAN) and AfriLabs aimed at strengthening African startups, innovation hubs, and angel investors while delivering impact results to institutional funders.

Nature of Partnership

Catalytic Africa offers a novel approach to support pre-seed startups, uniting incubators, startups, and angel investors to provide non-dilutive funds, often up to three times the initial angel investment. We collaborate with Catalytic Africa and Mo Angels to streamline access to early-stage funding for our investor-ready startups.

Fuzé is an initiative from Digital Africa, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD)...

Partner Description

Fuzé is an initiative from Digital Africa, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), to provide early-stage funding opportunities to Francophone African startups, which remain largely underserved, as compared to their Anglophone counterparts.

Nature of Partnership

Fuzé is a rare early-stage funding opportunity in Mauritius. We've partnered with them to enable access to funding for entrepreneurs from Francophone Africa.

Ecosystem Partners

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Coworking

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Vianeo

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Punch.mu

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Hodi

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Institutional | Capacity Building

Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC)

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Economic Development Board

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La French Tech

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Afrilabs

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Mo Angels

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Catalytic Africa

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Fuzé Digital Africa

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