Four New Companies Graduate from La Turbine’s⁤ Acceleration Program

La Turbine, the ENL Group’s startup ⁣incubator and accelerator, has announced the graduation of four new ​companies from‌ its acceleration program. comUnity, Koud’min, Fouraz, and Lwé Li ⁤received their certificates on August 29, 2024, at the new La Turbine building in Les Kocottes, St-Pierre.

These ⁣companies‍ have successfully completed the La Turbine acceleration program ​and ‌are now ready to continue their ⁣development. They participated in Test Drive 9 in 2022,⁣ a program designed to assess their potential, and benefited from personalized support to structure and⁤ consolidate their entrepreneurial projects.

comUnity: Connecting Businesses and Freelancers

comUnity is an online platform that​ facilitates connections between‍ businesses and freelancers in the fields of communications, digital marketing, and‍ web development. This platform allows businesses ‍to⁣ easily find quality services, while‌ freelancers have a showcase to offer their skills.

“The support of La Turbine has been ⁣crucial for comUnity. The program allowed us to find a business model that meets ⁤the needs of freelancers and small businesses in Mauritius, while strengthening ‌our value proposition. With the resources and network provided by ⁣La Turbine, we were able to attract more users and prepare ⁣for expansion beyond Mauritius.” – Naresh and Kamlesh Roodur, co-founders of comUnity

Fouraz: Sustainable Solutions for Animal Feed

Fouraz⁤ offers sustainable solutions for animal feed, focusing on‍ the efficient use of local resources. This company ‌reuses organic materials and puts value on agricultural co-products to offer products that are better ⁢in terms‍ of nutrition and sustainability, contributing ‌to the ⁤circular economy.

“La Turbine was a real game-changer for Fouraz. The program allowed us‍ to accelerate from ideation to concrete realization of our idea and laid⁤ the solid⁣ foundations of our⁣ start-up. Thanks to access to a network of investors‌ and structured support, we were able to evolve much faster than we would have done on our own.” – Areeb Bundhoo, founder of Fouraz

Koud’min: Home Help for the Elderly

Koud’min is an⁣ agency that specializes in placing home help for the elderly. By offering services adapted⁤ to the specific needs of families, Koud’min strives ⁢to ⁣relieve those​ who must manage the care ⁣of their​ loved ones‍ while balancing their other responsibilities.

“Without La Turbine, Koud’min would not exist.​ With their support, we ​were able to⁢ overcome challenges that we could never have overcome on our own, including time management and creating a viable business model. La Turbine believed in our project from the start and supported us every step of the ⁤way, offering us valuable resources and a support network.” ⁤- Martine Lajoie, founder of Koud’min

Lwé Li: Peer-to-Peer Rental Platform

Lwé Li is a ‍peer-to-peer rental platform​ that allows Mauritians to offer and ‍rent a wide range of objects and equipment. This initiative promotes a more ⁢sustainable⁤ lifestyle ⁤by encouraging reuse ⁣and‌ sharing, while⁤ providing​ an economical alternative to buying.

“Participating in the La Turbine program was a transformative experience for Lwé Li. The support enabled me not only to⁤ continuously optimize our ‌product but also to establish strategic partnerships which are essential for our growth. Thanks ‌to La‍ Turbine, we were able to expand our horizons ​and prepare ourselves to⁤ evolve on a‌ larger scale.” – Leithycia Deschézeaux,⁣ founder of Lwé Li

New Building for La‍ Turbine

La Turbine has also announced that it is moving to‍ its new premises​ in Kocottes, Saint Pierre. This new framework⁣ represents a ‌space dedicated to innovation where La‍ Turbine will be able to welcome⁣ new businesses, organize events, and hold workshops in ⁣an environment conducive to creativity and collaboration.

“La Turbine is ‌proud⁤ to see these new businesses succeed and evolve in their entrepreneurial journey. By offering a dynamic environment and tailored support, La Turbine supports entrepreneurs to achieve their projects, thus contributing to the development of a robust and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in Mauritius. Our​ new office in Kocottes symbolizes our commitment to​ providing a stimulating environment conducive to innovation.”