SFR launches high-tech start-ups competition

French mobile and broadband operator SFR has launched the third edition of its Jeunes Talents Start-up programme, in which it selects 10 start-ups and helps them reach a dimension they merit. Support is given for one year. Any young innovative company can apply if its work can interact with convergent operator services. This includes IT in the broad sense, internet (e-commerce, referencing, creation…), network technologies (Wi-Fi, mobile, fixed, positionning systems), transaction technologies (NFC, RFID, payment software, loyalty cards, ID), new uses (e-health, e-education, interactive TV), etc. SFR is accepting candidates until the end of the year. Winners stand a good chance of benefiting from further synergies and market presence with SFR.