What MoHo does

MoHo is a French coalition-based organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in a 7,500m2 facility in Caen, Normandy, that mobilizes entrepreneurs, researchers, artists, corporates, NGOs, and citizens around two themes: Digital Disruption and Inclusion, and Climate Transformation and Inclusion. Its core asset is MoHo HQ — described as the first 'collider' in Europe — with 1,500m2 freely accessible and capacity for up to 1,500 people daily, hosting the annual D-Day Summit (launched June 2019), MoHo Talks, and MoHo Debates. Beyond the physical space, MoHo runs thematic coalitions including Cities & Nature (rolled out to Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Caen in 2024 with Makesense and Ceebios), Deplastify the Planet (with UC Berkeley since 2020), Sustainable Mobility, and the AI for Peace coalition launched in June 2024 under the High Patronage of the Présidence de la République alongside UNESCO, BCG, Schoolab, and Kite Insights.

The business model combines physical space rental, event hosting, and corporate partnership/membership programs supported by sponsorship from institutions including Crédit Agricole Normandie, Région Normandie, and Caen La Mer (which owns and rehabilitated the HQ building). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization was co-founded by Olivier Cotinat (also co-founder of Schoolab and RaiseLab) and Pierre-Emmanuel Saint-Esprit (Founder & CEO of HelloZack), with a dedicated D-Day Innovation Foundation chaired by Eric Joan (CEO Hamelin Brands) serving as its philanthropic arm.

Name

MoHo

Legal name

MoHo

Website

https://moho.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MoHo is a Caen-based coalition founded in 2017 that operates a 7,500m2 collaborative 'collider' and runs thematic programs — Cities & Nature, Deplastify the Planet, Sustainable Mobility, and AI for Peace — convening entrepreneurs, researchers, corporates, NGOs, and citizens to address climate and digital challenges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collaborative Innovation & Coalition Services

NAICS

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

Keywords

• Collaborative innovation space
• Multi-stakeholder coalitions
• Social impact programs
• Corporate partnership events
• Changemaker community platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Caen

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Physical Space Rental and Event Hosting: MoHo generates revenue through renting workspace facilities at MoHo HQ (7,500m2 collaborative space in Caen) and hosting events including the annual D-Day Summit, MoHo Talks, and MoHo Debates.
2. Partnership and Membership Programs: Corporate partners and organizations join as members/sponsors to access the collaborative ecosystem and participate in coalition programs focused on digital disruption, climate transformation, and other world challenges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MoHo operates a 7,500m2 collaborative 'collider' space called MoHo HQ in Caen, Normandy, and convenes multi-stakeholder coalitions, annual events, and themed programs (MoHo D-Day Summit, MoHo Talks, MoHo Debates, Cities & Nature, Deplastify the Planet, Sustainable Mobility, AI for Peace, MoHo4Young) that bring together entrepreneurs, researchers, corporates, NGOs, public institutions, and citizens to address global challenges in digital disruption and climate transformation.

Product overview

MoHo is a coalition-based organization offering a portfolio of programs, physical spaces, and thematic coalitions focused on solving world challenges through collective action. The core offering includes MoHo HQ (a 7,500m2 collaborative 'collider' space in Caen, Normandy) and event programs (MoHo D-Day Summit, MoHo Talks, MoHo Debates). These are complemented by thematic coalitions including Cities & Nature, Deplastify the Planet, Sustainable Mobility, AI for Peace, and youth engagement program MoHo4Young. The organization brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, artists, corporates, NGOs, and citizens to collaborate on digital disruption and climate transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MoHo D-Day Summit: Annual international forum held in Caen, Normandy, bringing together changemakers around the theme 'Disrupt for Peace'
• MoHo HQ
• MoHo4Young
• AI for Peace Coalition
• Deplastify The Planet
• Cities & Nature Coalition
• Sustainable Mobility Coalition
• MoHo Debates
• MoHo Talks
• Impact Club

Products and services

• MoHo HQ A 7,500m2 collaborative physical space in Caen, Normandy that mixes entrepreneurs, researchers, artists, corporates, NGOs, and citizens. Includes creativity rooms, conference rooms, amphitheater, sports stadium, sauna, and restaurants. 1,500m2 is freely accessible to all. Up to 1,500 people can use the facility daily. Designed as a workspace, meeting, and event venue for the MoHo community and partners.
• MoHo D-Day Summit Annual international forum held in Caen, Normandy, bringing together world-class speakers, corporate and civil society leaders, technologists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and citizens to address global challenges under the theme 'Disrupt for Peace'. Launched in June 2019 and held annually.
• MoHo Talks By-invitation international forum for approximately 1,000 attendees featuring world-class speakers, corporate and civil society leaders, technologists, and cutting-edge researchers. Promotes collision of ideas and debates through the MoHo Mix approach.
• MoHo Debates Public debate events bringing together experts, activists, entrepreneurs, and youth to discuss pressing issues such as youth engagement, plastic pollution, and sustainable development. Includes formats like MoHo Debate #1 and MoHo Debate #2.
• Cities & Nature Coalition Multi-stakeholder coalition in partnership with makesense and Ceebios developing nature-based solutions for regenerative cities. Deployed in Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Caen in 2024, bringing together students, entrepreneurs, and citizens to imagine solutions using living matter in response to concrete challenges from public and private partners.
• Deplastify the Planet Coalition program launched in 2020 in partnership with UC Berkeley, bringing together students, researchers, and corporates from different academic backgrounds to challenge corporate problems related to plastic pollution.
• Sustainable Mobility Coalition Multi-stakeholder coalition aimed at decarbonizing commuting by focusing on collaboration and support for changing habits. Combines sustainable mobility expertise with work organization and behavior change expertise, and publishes a unique open-source digital tool for companies presenting project management methods, low-carbon mobility solutions, and pedagogical approaches to changing habits based on different company and employee profiles.
• AI for Peace Coalition Coalition launched June 2024 under the High Patronage of the Présidence de la République, in collaboration with UNESCO, Schoolab, BCG, University of California Berkeley, Kite Insights, and CEDEP. Develops AI solutions in five domains crucial for peace: Health, Education, Environment, Governance, and Food.
• MoHo4Young Youth coalition supporting projects of 8-30 year olds on inclusion and climate topics. Provides mentorship, resources, and visibility to young changemakers through annual seasons and awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500 people can daily enjoy MoHo HQ facilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• MakesensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoHo collaborates with Makesense on nature-based solutions for regenerative cities through the Cities & Nature coalition (Villes & Vivant). Makesense brings its ecosystem of citizens and entrepreneurs to develop biomimetic city solutions.
• Hello TomorrowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partner in the MoHo coalition network, contributing to the ecosystem of changemakers addressing world challenges through deep tech innovation.
• SchoolabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchoolab operates innovation spaces and programs, partnering with MoHo to foster collaboration between entrepreneurs, students, and corporations in the MoHo ecosystem.
• UC BerkeleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUC Berkeley partnered with MoHo in 2020 for the Deplastify the Planet program, bringing together students, researchers, and corporates from different academic backgrounds to challenge corporate problems on plastic pollution.
• CeebioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCeebios collaborates with MoHo and Makesense on the Cities & Nature coalition, developing nature-based solutions for regenerative cities and delivering content on biomimetic urban design.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCG is a key partner in the MoHo ecosystem, collaborating on events like the D-Day Summit and participating in coalition programs including sustainable mobility and Deplastify initiatives.
• La French TechmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa French Tech supports the MoHo coalition as part of the French startup and innovation ecosystem, providing network access and promotional support.
• RaiseLabmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaiseLab collaborated with MoHo on the sustainable mobility coalition, sourcing and categorizing 83 initiatives and startups facilitating sustainable mobility in organizations.
• ESSEC Business SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to the MoHo ecosystem through participation in events and coalition programs, with Deputy CEO Nicolas Glady speaking at the D-Day Summit.
• Stanford UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the MoHo network, contributing to the international coalition of changemakers.
• Oxford UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting the MoHo coalition and youth programs including the 2044 European Youth Coalition.
• Crédit Agricole NormandiemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner and sponsor, with CEO Pascal Delheure participating as a speaker at the D-Day Summit. Major financial supporter of the MoHo project.
• Région NormandiemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner supporting MoHo, with Joel Bruneau (Mayor of Caen) participating in events. Financed the rehabilitation of the MoHo HQ building.
• Caen La MermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan authority that acquired the MoHo HQ building and financed its rehabilitation, now renting to MoHo for operations.
• Solar Impulse FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the MoHo ecosystem focused on clean technology and sustainable innovation.
• Human Adaptation InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner focused on human adaptation to climate change, with founder Christian Clot developing approaches to understanding how humans adapt collectively.
• ANACT (Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench national agency partner in the sustainable mobility coalition, contributing expertise on work organization and changing habits.
• Fabrique des Mobilités FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in sustainable mobility initiatives, collaborating on open-source mobility solutions and design fiction workshops.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO collaborates with MoHo on the AI for Peace coalition, launched under the High Patronage of the Présidence de la République in June 2024.
• Kite InsightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the AI for Peace coalition, contributing research and insights on digital and climate topics with CEO Sophie Lambin speaking at the D-Day Summit.
• CEDEPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the AI for Peace coalition, contributing to the multi-stakeholder initiative launched under the High Patronage of the Présidence de la République.
• Centrale ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the MoHo network contributing to the coalition ecosystem.
• Ecole PolytechniqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the MoHo network contributing to the coalition ecosystem.
• République FrançaisemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench government partner, with the AI for Peace coalition launched under the High Patronage of the Présidence de la République.
• The Shift ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench think tank partner contributing to climate and sustainability discussions in the MoHo ecosystem.
• France Villes et Territoires DurablesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association partner supporting sustainable development and territorial initiatives in France.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Station F: Station F is the world's largest startup campus, located in Paris. Like MoHo, it operates a large physical innovation hub, hosts a diverse community of entrepreneurs and corporates, and runs a programming calendar centered on cross-sector collisions. Both serve as French-anchored, community-led innovation platforms.
• NUMA: NUMA is a Paris-based innovation hub and accelerator running corporate innovation programs, events, and a global community. It is highly comparable to MoHo as a French-headquartered community-led coalition builder serving startups, corporates, and public institutions on digital and impact themes.

Broad incumbents

• Impact Hub: Impact Hub is a global network of impact-focused coworking and innovation spaces. It is comparable to MoHo as a community-led impact platform with multi-stakeholder programming, but at much greater global scale and with a more commercially established network of member cities.
• Ashoka: Ashoka is the largest global network of social entrepreneurs. It is comparable to MoHo as a coalition-builder mobilizing changemakers around social and environmental impact, but at significantly greater global scale and with a fellowship rather than fixed-site model.
• CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center): CIC is one of the largest operators of innovation campuses in the US and globally. It is comparable to MoHo as a large-scale physical collider serving startups, corporates, and researchers, but with a more commercially driven coworking model and broader geographic footprint.
• Techstars: Techstars is a global accelerator and innovation network. It is comparable to MoHo as a community-led coalition builder running themed programs (sustainability, impact) for startups and corporates, though it operates a venture-backed accelerator model rather than a fixed physical collider.

Emerging players

• Hello Tomorrow: Hello Tomorrow is a global deep-tech community and the organizer of the Hello Tomorrow Summit. It is a MoHo partner and a closely comparable community-led coalition builder focused on science and impact, but with a more narrow deep-tech orientation versus MoHo's broader climate-and-digital scope.
• Schoolab: Schoolab is a Paris-based innovation studio and learning community running corporate innovation and student programs. It is both a MoHo partner and a directly comparable operator of community-led innovation programming serving the same entrepreneur, student, and corporate segments.
• Makesense: Makesense is a global community of social entrepreneurs and citizens. It is a MoHo coalition partner and a closely comparable community-led impact platform, though it operates more as a volunteer activation network than a fixed-site collider.

Regional players

• The Family: The Family is a Paris-based education and community platform for European tech entrepreneurs. It is comparable to MoHo in being a community-led, France-anchored coalition serving founders, but with a sharper focus on commercial tech education rather than climate and digital-inclusion themes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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