2484: Richard de Cabrol
Richard de Cabrol is the General Director of Grand Prix ACF AutoTech, a new French-based accelerator that helps select companies grow promoting efficiency, and sustainability. Each year they hold a contest to choose the top automotive startup that will be nurtured by the accelerator. Based in Paris, France, they leverage the expertise of local companies including Renault, Forvia, Plastic Omnium, Crédit Agricole, FIDAL, and MOTUL. These companies are part of the mentorship and growth of promising young companies. Grand Prix ACF AutoTech winners receive 35,000€ in prize money, investment assessment, business coaching, potential POCs with French partners, legal support, and tremendous networking connections through corporate affiliates.