
Highlights from the 2017 Enactus France National Competition
Quick Facts Results
- National Champion:
EBI – Industrial Biology School - Second Place:
IMT – Site Lille - Third Place:
Ecole Centrale de Lyon - Fourth Place:
Sciences Po Lille
In true celebration of the power and importance of the entrepreneurial action, for the second year in a row the Enactus France National Competition was held as part of Déclic, a national festival dedicated to cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit among young people aged 12 to 25. Not only did the participating Enactus France students have the chance to network with their peers and supportive executives, but they also had the chance to learn from other young people about their entrepreneurial initiatives, while also sharing their own work. Talk about living the value of collaboration!
The competition kicked off with the Opening Ceremonies, starting with the parade of teams and a welcome from Country Leader Aymeric Marmorat. Then Enactus France tried something a little different: they invited the theatre troupe New to perform, where they improvised songs using the words suggested to them by attendees, with a focus on the world in 2030. Judging by the great posts on social media, this new addition was a big hit!
Lancement de la #CNEnactus par @AymericMP #WeAllWin pic.twitter.com/XcrzRLRVwn
— EnactusFrance (@EnactusFrance) June 1, 2017
Translation: Launch of the #CNEnactus by @AymericMP #WeAllWin
Cérémonie d’ouverture, ça commence! #WeAllWin #CNEnactus pic.twitter.com/yWRZqbIgLV
— Enactus Neoma Rouen (@EnactusRouen) June 1, 2017
Translation: The Opening Ceremony, it begins! #WeAllWin #CNEnactus
La comédie musicale improvisée #NEW ouvre la compétition #CNEnactus pic.twitter.com/Sww402UUch
— Margot Goms (@MargotGoms) June 1, 2017
Translation: The musical improvised comedy group #NEW opens the #CNEnactus competition
Et ça continue avec @NEWimproMusical, ils revisitent l’année des Etudiants Enactus!Bravo auxTeamLeaders#CNEnactus #WeAreEnactus #teamspirit pic.twitter.com/bduCILb9qe
— EnactusFrance (@EnactusFrance) June 1, 2017
Translation: And it continues with @NEWimproMusical, they revisit the year of the Enactus Students! Bravo to TeamLeaders #CNEnactus #WeAreEnactus #teamspirit
Next came the first round of competition that saw 17 teams present their incredible initiatives to over 100 executives serving as judges. With 18 teams in attendance to observe the competition, it was an amazing opportunity for shared learning. Judges had the tough job of selecting the top team from each of the four leagues, who earned the chance to move on to the final round.
@ScPoLille présente Leila: projet d’échange #local et #solidaire pour #Créerdulien dans un quartier #CNEnactus 2017 #WeAllWin @EnactusFrance pic.twitter.com/5FObmIt1B5
— Nicolas ANTHEAUME (@DG_IAEnantes) June 1, 2017
Translation: @ScPoLille presents Leila: exchange project #local and #solidaire for #Créerdulien in a neighborhood #CNEnactus 2017 #WeAllWin @EnactusFrance
Demi-finale du #CNEnactus à @citedessciences • L’équipe d’@ICNbs présentait le projet RISAD sur l’entomophagie ! pic.twitter.com/Ufpj9ys8lz
— Pierrick Blancard (@PBlancard) June 1, 2017
Translation: Semi-final of the #CNEnactus @ @citedessciences • The @ ICNbs team presented the RISAD project on entomophagy!
Bravo aux gagnants et à tous les étudiants avec des projets #entrepreneuriat social d’ @EnactusFrance #CNEnactus #Weallwin pic.twitter.com/Z2Q9v9hPdY
— Deborah PAHL (@PahlDeborah) June 2, 2017
Translation: Congratulations to the winners and to all the students with #EnactusFrance social entrepreneurship projects #CNEnactus #Weallwin
Félicitations à tous les gagnants des 4 poules ! Bonne chance pour la finale 💪🏼💪🏼#CNEnactus #WeAllWin pic.twitter.com/rGeAqn04j8
— Enactus IÉSEG (@Enactus_IESEG) June 2, 2017
Translation: Congratulations to all the winners of the 4 leagues! Good luck for the final 💪🏼💪🏼 # CNEnactus #WeAllWin
In addition, one team from each league was presented with the Spirit Award, given to the team in each league that best embodies the Enactus values of passion, innovation, integrity and collaboration.
CNEnactus. Neoma BS remporte le prix Enactus Spirit de la poule3! pic.twitter.com/ZomQAUMaeg
— Michel Motte (@MichelMotte4) June 2, 2017
Translation: CNEnactus. Neoma BS wins Enactus Spirit award for league3!
Bravo à @iaelille & @IAE_Lyon @IAEfrance pour leurs prix #spirit obtenus à la #CNEnactus 2017 @EnactusFrance pic.twitter.com/ESrCldhzea
— Nicolas ANTHEAUME (@DG_IAEnantes) June 2, 2017
Translation: Congratulations to @iaelille & @IAE_Lyon @IAEfrance for their #spirit awards obtained at #CNEnactus 2017 @EnactusFrance
Trophée Spirit pour les étudiants @NEOMAbs lors de la compétition nationale #CNEnactus 2017 @EnactusFrance ! Bravo ! pic.twitter.com/PQbuPmoIun
— NEOMA BS (@NEOMAbs) June 2, 2017
Translation: Spirit trophy for @NEOMAbs students during the national competition #CNEnactus 2017 @EnactusFrance! Congratulations!
The final four teams then took to the main stage, giving their best presentation possible in hopes of winning the national title and the chance to represent France at the Enactus World Cup this September in London.
Bonne chance aux équipes finalistes #enactusciencespolille, #enactusEBI #enactuscentralelyon #enactusIMTDouai 💪🏻#CNEnactus
— Enactus IAE Lyon (@EnactusIAELyon) June 2, 2017
Translation: Good luck to the finalists #enactusciencespolille, #enactusEBI #enactuscentralelyon #enactusIMTDouai 💪🏻 # CNEnactus
Finale des #CNEnactus de très beaux projets d’étudiants #entrepreneurs mais il n’y aura pas de perdants #Weallwin #entrepreneuriat pic.twitter.com/q9V7sx64ti
— Deborah PAHL (@PahlDeborah) June 2, 2017
Translation: Final of the #CNEnactus of student #entrepreneurs with very beautiful projects but there will be no losers #Weallwin #entrepreneuriat
Judges selected the team from EBI – Industrial Biology School as this year’s National Champion, impressed with the two projects they presented: Barnab’air, where the team developed an inexpensive yet effective indoor air filter; and Mamie Cendrine, an initiative where the team created an eco-friendly laundry detergent from wood ashes.
L’équipe championne @EnactusFrance est @EnactusEBI ! @KPMG_France vous félicite de représenter la France a la WorldCup ! #WeAllWin #London pic.twitter.com/FZhV7MiExD
— Fondation KPMG (@FondationKPMGFr) June 2, 2017
Translation: The @EnactusFrance champion team is @EnactusEBI! @KPMG_France congratulates you on representing France at the WorldCup! #WeAllWin #London
Félicitations à @EnactusEBI qui remporte le Trophée de La #CNEnactus !
Ils représenteront la France à #EnactusWorldCup à Londres ! pic.twitter.com/MyVzjsXTGM— EnactusFrance (@EnactusFrance) June 2, 2017
Translation: Congratulations to @EnactusEBI who won the #CNEnactus Trophy! They will represent France at #EnactusWorldCup in London!
The winner is Ecole de Biologie Industrielle #CNEnactus 2017 @EnactusFrance
Numéro 2: Mines Douai
Félicitations ! pic.twitter.com/i5eHkvyQAo— Nicolas ANTHEAUME (@DG_IAEnantes) June 2, 2017
Congratulations to @EnactusEBI, the winning team of #CNEnactus , and good luck for representing France at the @enactus world cup in London. pic.twitter.com/Y2v24zX166
— Olivier Tisseyre (@TisseyreOlivier) June 2, 2017
To further give teams the chance to collaborate and share ideas, they held a project fair during the event, and 34 teams set up displays to share their projects and impact. In addition to visiting with other students, teams also had the chance to share their work with the executives in attendance, providing a valuable mentoring opportunity. Attendees were asked to vote for the best display based on three criteria (entrepreneurial position, interaction and originality), which was presented to the team from EBI.
Venez voir notre stand à gauche en entrant dans la salle ! #CNEnactus @IAE_Lyon #Letissusolidaire #Leprojetcameleon pic.twitter.com/Y2VGatP9uc
— Enactus IAE Lyon (@EnactusIAELyon) June 2, 2017
Translation: Come see our stand on the left when entering the room! #CNEnactus @IAE_Lyon #Letissus solidaire #Leprojetcameleon
Stand Enactus IESEG !#cnenactus2017 #WeAllWin pic.twitter.com/ZiVZ5xZv4i
— Enactus IÉSEG (@Enactus_IESEG) June 2, 2017
Stand #Enactus @IAEAmiensNews @IAEFRANCE. Projet illicoCuistot. Transformation produits locaux et vente kits prêts à cuisiner @IllicoCuistot pic.twitter.com/myKbNOcvsv
— Nicolas ANTHEAUME (@DG_IAEnantes) June 2, 2017
Translation: Stand #Enactus @IAEAmiensNews @IAEFRANCE. Project illicoCuistot. Processing of local products and sale of ready-to-cook kits @IllicoCuistot
In a unique twist on the ceremonies, Enactus France invited slammer Achille to perform during the final award ceremony. After participating in the event, he shared his feelings and thoughts on his experience using rap, rhyme and song, an impressive finish to an impressive event. Dancer Ucka Ilolo also took part that day, performing while the finalists were announced.
@Ucka1 wahoo quel beau discours inspirant bravo ! #CNEnactus #Weallwin @EnactusFrance pic.twitter.com/bMtrLTwNHe
— Deborah PAHL (@PahlDeborah) June 2, 2017
Translation: @Ucka1 wahoo what beautiful inspirational speech bravo! #CNEnactus #Weallwin @EnactusFrance
“You’ve got your picture” l’anecdote d’ @Ucka1 pour vivre ses opportunités @EnactusFrance #CNEnactus #WeAllWin merci pour ce réveil pic.twitter.com/Q4BeljvlYK
— claire leblond (@cLeblond) June 2, 2017
Translation: “You’ve got your picture” @Ucka1’s anecdote to live these opportunities @EnactusFrance #CNEnactus #WeAllWin thanks for this awakening
The event picked up some great media coverage, including this article. And don’t miss this great video the team put together, capturing all the amazing accomplishments of the Enactus France teams and supporters from the past year
Félicitations à tous les participants de la #CNEnactus Heureuse d’avoir fait partie de cette événement @sapcsr #SAPfr @EnactusFrance pic.twitter.com/Hp7NMZciOH
— Alexandra Darras (@alexdarras1) June 3, 2017
Translation: Congratulations to all #CNEnactus participants Happy to have been part of this event
Finale des #CNEnactus de très beaux projets d’étudiants #entrepreneurs mais il n’y aura pas de perdants #Weallwin #entrepreneuriat pic.twitter.com/q9V7sx64ti
— Deborah PAHL (@PahlDeborah) June 2, 2017
Translation: Finals of #CNEnactus with very good student #entrepreneurs projects but there will be no losers
C’est parti! Nous sommes honorés de faire partie du jury de la #CNEnactus ! @EnactusFrance 🏆Bonne chance à tous les candidats! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/IFjXyMBco0
— PANAFRICA (@PANAFRICA_SHOES) June 1, 2017
Translation: Let’s go! We are honored to be part of the #CNEnactus jury! @EnactusFrance 🏆Good luck to all candidates! 🏆
Honored to be judging the @EnactusFrance National Competition this afternoon. Break a leg teams! Next step is London! #WeAllWin @feelandclic
— Charles Baudelot (@baudelot) June 2, 2017