PARIS – Orange Fab, a leading platform connecting startups with corporations, has introduced Fab Connect(ai), a Silicon Valley acceleration program aimed at supporting early-stage startups in empowering smart connectivity. In collaboration with industry giants such as Google Cloud, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and others, Fab Connect(ai) offers a comprehensive ecosystem of resources for seed-stage startups bridging the gap between artificial intelligence (AI) and ubiquitous smart connectivity.

Georges Nahon, CEO of Orange Silicon Valley, remarked, “Fab Connect(ai) is poised to identify the most promising startups in AI & IoT, aligning capital with global growth opportunities and addressing a domain of growing importance for Orange and our Fab Force members.”

Denis Barrier, CEO of Cathay Innovation, emphasized the program’s global impact, stating, “Fab Connect(ai) is the only global initiative designed to empower AI with the benefits of smart connectivity, fostering the next wave of digital transformation.”

Julien-David Nitlech, Partner at Iris Capital, praised the program’s disruptive approach, noting, “Fab Connect bridges the next generation of Industry 4.0, AI, and smart connectivity startups with world-class industry leaders, creating unique opportunities for disruption.”

Fab Connect(ai) offers startups access to a network of investors and corporations, providing technical resources and real-world business challenges. Seasonal focuses on technology topics, such as the inaugural season’s emphasis on AI and IoT, ensure alignment with strategic interests.

The program aims to address fragmentation in existing ecosystems by fostering collaboration among technology providers and stakeholders, thereby facilitating the rise of smart connectivity powered by AI.

To join Fab Connect(ai)’s inaugural cohort and learn more about the program, visit www.orangefab.com/connect.