What Solidatech does

Solidatech is the digital solidarity program of Les Ateliers du Bocage, a Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif (SCIC) founded in 1992 and headquartered in Le Pin, France. Launched in 2008, the program equips French nonprofit organizations — associations, foundations, and fonds de dotation — with affordable access to professional software, refurbished and new computer hardware, Qualiopi-certified training, and digital transition services. It is a self-service e-commerce platform (solidatech.ateliers-du-bocage.fr) backed by a free self-diagnostic tool for digital maturity assessment, and is deeply integrated into the French associative ecosystem through partnerships with TechSoup Global, Emmaüs France, Mouvement Associatif, URIOPSS, and other federations.

The underlying technology is a marketplace-plus-services platform built on the TechSoup Global infrastructure, with proprietary layers including a free digital maturity diagnostic, e-commerce storefront for software and hardware, and an in-house refurbishment capability for computers and mobile devices. Product breadth spans discounted software from Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Cisco, and Symantec; new hardware via Dell and refurbished devices reconditioned in Ateliers du Bocage workshops; migration and consulting services for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365; certified training (Qualiopi); a vetted service-provider network (Prestatech); and a free coaching program (L'Accélérateur). No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Solidatech operates a hybrid revenue model. Hardware sales (new and refurbished) generate transactional revenue at reduced but still positive margins. Software distribution generates administrative fees on publisher-negotiated solidarity pricing — the publisher is paid directly while Solidatech retains a handling fee. Training and professional services (including migration/consulting) generate higher-margin Qualiopi-certifiable revenue, with OPCO financing for employer-associations. Free registration and the free diagnostic drive a product-led-growth funnel, while federation partnerships and Emmaüs-affiliated networks drive community-led growth. Since 2008, the program has cumulatively served 45,000 nonprofits, distributed 630,000 digital tools, and claimed €226 million in sector savings.

Name

Solidatech

Legal name

Les Ateliers du Bocage

Website

https://solidatech.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solidatech is a French digital solidarity program run by the Les Ateliers du Bocage cooperative that equips nonprofit associations with discounted software, refurbished hardware, certified training, and digital transition services. Since 2008 it has served 45,000 nonprofits across France through TechSoup Global and federation partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Pin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of refurbished and new computer equipment through the Ateliers du Bocage online store. Equipment includes laptops, desktops, smartphones, and accessories. Refurbished equipment is reconditioned in-house or by partner Okamac.
2. Software Distribution: Facilitates access to discounted software from technology partners (Microsoft, Google, Adobe, etc.). Administrative fees apply for accessing partner offers, with subscription payments made directly to publishers.
3. Training Services: Certified training programs (Qualiopi) covering digital issues, tools, and consulting services for associations. Available in-person or remote. OPCO financing available.
4. Professional Services: Migration services, setup, configuration, and consulting for software implementations (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, ChromeOS).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solidatech is a digital solidarity program that provides French nonprofit organizations with discounted access to professional software (from Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Cisco, Symantec), new and refurbished computer hardware, and Qualiopi-certified digital training and consulting services. Operated by Les Ateliers du Bocage (a SCIC cooperative) and powered by TechSoup Global, the program targets associations, foundations, and federations through a self-service e-commerce platform with free eligibility-based registration.

Product overview

Solidatech operates as a unified digital solidarity program — a marketplace plus services platform — that equips French nonprofits with affordable access to technology. The core offering consists of a software and online solutions catalog (operating systems, collaborative tools, antivirus, design, and accounting software from partners including Microsoft, Cisco, Symantec, and Google), paired with computer hardware available as both new equipment via Dell and refurbished devices from Ateliers du Bocage. This is complemented by Qualiopi-certified training and consulting services covering digital strategy, collaborative tools, cybersecurity, and digital maturity assessments, delivered in-person or remotely. A free digital maturity self-assessment tool, migration services for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, and the Prestatech network of vetted service providers extend the platform's value chain. L'Accélérateur adds free coaching on volunteering and digital skills. The entire ecosystem is powered by the TechSoup Global international platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prestatech: A service offering for trusted service providers with solidarity pricing for associations.
• L'Accélérateur

Products and services

• Software and Online Solutions Catalog Marketplace of discounted and free professional software and online solutions for nonprofits, including operating systems, collaborative tools, antivirus, graphic design, and accounting software from technology partners such as Microsoft, Cisco, Symantec, and Google.
• Computer Hardware (New and Refurbished) Professional IT equipment including new hardware through Dell partnership and refurbished devices reconditioned in the Ateliers du Bocage workshops, available at reduced rates for associations.
• Training and Consulting Services Qualiopi-certified training courses, workshops, and consulting services covering digital strategy, collaborative tools, cybersecurity, digital communication, and digital maturity assessments, designed for nonprofit staff and volunteers.
• Prestatech Network of trusted service providers offering discounted rates for technical implementation, configuration, and ongoing support for nonprofit digital projects.
• Online Boutique (Ateliers du Bocage E-commerce Platform) Self-service e-commerce storefront at solidatech.ateliers-du-bocage.fr for ordering software, hardware, and services after free registration and eligibility validation for French nonprofits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 226 million euros in total savings generated for the associative sector
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OrangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partner in Clic Vert Africa project for e-waste collection and mobile phone recycling in Africa. Co-funding and co-developing the initiative with Ateliers du Bocage and Emmaüs International.
• Emmaüs InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partner in Clic Vert Africa project for e-waste recycling and digital inclusion in African countries.
• TechSoup GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational nonprofit technology partnership enabling access to discounted software from major publishers. TechSoup provides the international platform and relationships with technology partners for the Solidatech program.
• AssoconnectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the associative ecosystem, co-presenting solutions for associations.
• Emmaüs FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore partner in the Emmaüs ecosystem; Solidatech is a program of Les Ateliers du Bocage, part of the Emmaüs movement. Joint projects include Clic Vert Africa.
• Mouvement AssociatifcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor French nonprofit coordination body; partnership for reaching and supporting local associations across France.
• Recherches et SolidaritésminorGTM or Marketing PartnerResearch partnership for studying solidarity and nonprofit sectors.
• DellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for new computer equipment supply through the Ateliers du Bocage online store.
• AlgarisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner; Magali Gérard, founder of Algaris, is a certified Microsoft 365 specialist trainer for Solidatech since 2016.
• RhizcomminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner; Marie Bellenger, communications advisor at Rhizcom, has trained 500+ associations on digital communication since partnership began in 2014.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology publisher partner providing software licenses (Microsoft 365, Azure, etc.) at solidarity pricing through the Solidatech program.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology publisher partner providing Google Workspace and other Google solutions at solidarity pricing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Charity Digital: UK nonprofit technology organization (evolved from TechSoup UK) providing discounted software, hardware, training, and digital resources to UK charities — a closely analogous model serving a different national nonprofit ecosystem.
• Connecting Up: TechSoup's partner for Australia and New Zealand, running the same nonprofit-tech discount, training, and capacity-building model for associations and charities in the ANZ region.
• Tech Impact: US-based nonprofit that delivers IT services, software, and workforce training to nonprofits through programs like CyberServe and Idealware. Closely mirrors Solidatech's combined software distribution + training/services model in the US market.

Broad incumbents

• Google for Nonprofits: Google's direct nonprofit program offering free Google Workspace, Ad Grants, and other tools to verified nonprofits. A direct publisher-side alternative to Solidatech's Google Workspace distribution channel.
• Microsoft Tech for Social Impact: Microsoft's direct nonprofit program offering deeply discounted/free Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365 to verified nonprofits globally. Competes head-on with Solidatech's Microsoft software distribution stream by going direct to beneficiaries.

Direct peers

• TechSoup Global: International nonprofit technology network that provides the platform and publisher relationships Solidatech runs on. TechSoup operates similar nonprofit-tech distribution programs globally with comparable software donation, training, and capacity-building offerings.
• TechSoup France: The French TechSoup entity operating alongside Solidatech to deliver discounted technology products and services to French nonprofits. Highly comparable model, product catalog, and target customer base.
• Assocconnect: French SaaS platform purpose-built for nonprofit/association management (members, events, payments, websites). Direct competitor in the French association market with overlapping target customers, though more software-led vs. Solidatech's marketplace+services model.

Others

• NTEN: US nonprofit technology education and advocacy organization serving the nonprofit tech community with training, certification (e.g., the NPTech community), and resources. Adjacent ecosystem player — not a direct competitor but a comparable capacity-builder for the nonprofit tech workforce.

Emerging players

• NetExplorer: French cloud collaboration platform marketed to nonprofits and SMBs (referenced as a Solidatech customer). Overlaps in the French association cloud-tools market and is a candidate technology partner or alternative vendor for the same end customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ADBSolidatech-numerique-asso
• Facebookfacebook.com/Solidatech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solidatech
• Xx.com/solidatech

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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