{"id":9526,"date":"2025-07-30T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/entreprendre-avec-limt-le-cofondateur-de-la-start-up-monelectrobox-temoigne\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T15:06:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:06:19","slug":"launching-with-imt-monelectrobox-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/launching-with-imt-monelectrobox-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Launching with IMT: The Co-founder of the Start-up MONELECTROBOX Shares His Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/monelectrobox.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MONELECTROBOX<\/a>, an education-driven start-up, is incubated at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imt-atlantique.fr\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMT Atlantique<\/a>.<\/strong><br>We spoke with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thomas-salvignol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thomas Salvignol<\/a>, co-founder and student entrepreneur at IMT Atlantique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s your project about?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MONELECTROBOX started in my bedroom two years ago. The idea was to make science and coding fun and accessible to all teenagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a <strong>DIY educational box delivered every two months<\/strong>. Inside, there\u2019s a self-assembly kit that blends electronics, coding, building, and creativity. The goal? Learn by doing, take pride in what you make, and unlock each teen\u2019s potential\u2014away from screens.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:47% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imt-atlantique.fr\/fr\/actualites\/incubateur-monelectrobox-electronique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Une-Monelectrobox-v2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7598 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Une-Monelectrobox-v2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Une-Monelectrobox-v2-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Une-Monelectrobox-v2-768x409.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover our story in I\u2019MTech: Making electronics fun for all<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/imtech.imt.fr\/2024\/05\/28\/monelectrobox-lapprentissage-ludique-de-lelectronique-pour-tous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I&#8217;MTECH article<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How has the IMT incubator network supported your project ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imt-atlantique.fr\/fr\/entreprises\/incubateur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The IMT Atlantique incubator<\/a> <strong>has been a true springboard<\/strong>: providing an office, a structured work environment, and invaluable support on legal, tax, and accounting matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, it\u2019s opened the door to exciting <strong>opportunities<\/strong>\u2014like <strong>taking part in VivaTech and expanding my network to include key partners<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/let-s-commit-together\/collaborating-for-your-success\/\">Learn more about IMT\u2019s tailored support for entrepreneurs.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What did you hope to gain from VivaTech ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We were fortunate to be among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/imt-et-ses-start-up-sur-le-salon-viva-technology-2025\/\">36 start-ups chosen to represent IMT at Viva Technology 2025<\/a> !<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VivaTech helped me meet suppliers and other players in the education sector. It boosted our visibility and gave us the chance to validate our project with the public. It\u2019s an amazing platform to showcase MONELECTROBOX and spark new collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1414\" height=\"1885\" data-id=\"7063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_VVT2025_jour3-2.webp\" alt=\"Photo du CEO de la start-up Paxity, pitchant son projet sur le stand de l'IMT lors du salon Viva Technology\" class=\"wp-image-7063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_VVT2025_jour3-2.webp 1414w, https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_VVT2025_jour3-2-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_VVT2025_jour3-2-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_VVT2025_jour3-2-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7061\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_stand_VVT-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Photo du stand IMT en effervescence\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_stand_VVT-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_stand_VVT-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_stand_VVT-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_stand_VVT.webp 1189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_VVT2025_jour3-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Photo du stand IMT lors du salon Viva Technology, sur laquelle un membre de la start-up Chat3D pr\u00e9sente son projet \u00e0 des visiteurs et visiteuses\" class=\"wp-image-7062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_VVT2025_jour3-1-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_VVT2025_jour3-1-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMT_VVT2025_jour3-1.webp 1121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One piece of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Just go for it! Even if it\u2019s not perfect, even if you have doubts. Entrepreneurship is an amazing human journey\u2014you learn, grow, meet inspiring people\u2026 and above all, you evolve. So take the leap!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MONELECTROBOX, une jeune pousse incub\u00e9e \u00e0 IMT Atlantique #interview #startup #vivatech #imt\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HTRi7U2X8fo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MONELECTROBOX, an education-driven start-up, is incubated at IMT Atlantique.<br \/>\nWe spoke with Thomas Salvignol, co-founder and student entrepreneur at IMT Atlantique.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":7596,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[220,305,391],"class_list":["post-9526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-recherche-innovation-en","tag-start-up-en","tag-temoignage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9526"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9528,"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9526\/revisions\/9528"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.imt.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}