Octomiro is a young startup incubated at IMT Atlantique. We spoke with Slim Griri, its co-founder and CEO.
What is your project about ?
After supporting large companies in their digital transformation efforts, I wanted to go further by launching a startup to solve a recurring issue I saw everywhere on the ground: the disconnect between what ERP systems report and what’s actually happening in warehouses or on production lines.
Octomiro was born from this insight : we need to make information systems visually intelligent.
We’re a deeptech company that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to give ERP systems “eyes and a brain.” Our solutions integrate seamlessly with existing management systems to automate physical tasks like product counting, inventory, or anomaly detection—without adding complexity or overhauling processes.
We offer a frugal, generic, and resource-efficient AI solution that makes innovation accessible to small and mid-sized industrial and logistics companies. The result? Fewer errors, less wasted time, and more reliable data to make confident decisions.
French deeptech ventures dive into the entrepreneurial world
How has the IMT incubator network supported your development?
We’re supported by the IMT Atlantique incubator through its Rennes-based program. This guidance has helped us structure our roadmap, expand our network, gain concrete strategic advice, and connect with key regional stakeholders.
The incubator also acts as an opportunity accelerator : thanks to them, we exhibited at VivaTech, took part in deeptech events, and built a clearer path toward industrializing our solutions.
What were you hoping to gain from VivaTech ?
We were proud to be among the 36 startups selected to represent Institut Mines-Télécom at VivaTech 2025 !
VivaTech was a major visibility and networking boost. We tested our value proposition, identified new market opportunities in France and abroad, and met potential partners—customers, distributors, and industrial players—to scale up our experiments.
It was also a chance to showcase our vision for a practical, useful, and accessible AI tailored to mid-sized companies.
Any advice for future entrepreneurs ?
Faites confiance à vos intuitions, mais confrontez-les très vite au terrain. L’entrepreneuriat, ce n’est pas construire dans sa tête le produit parfait, c’est tester, échouer vite et réussir progressivement. Entourez-vous des bonnes personnes, sachez déléguer, et surtout, ne sous-estimez pas l’importance de la posture : passer de “faire” à “faire faire”, c’est un vrai tournant. Et n’oubliez jamais : l’ambition est un moteur, mais l’écoute est votre boussole.
Trust your instincts—but test them on the ground quickly. Entrepreneurship isn’t about building the perfect product in your head; it’s about experimenting, failing fast, and succeeding progressively. Surround yourself with the right people, learn to delegate, and most importantly, don’t underestimate the importance of mindset: shifting from doing to enabling is a real turning point. And never forget—ambition is your engine, but listening is your compass.
