The 2026 Margaret Awards, honoring women in French tech, were presented in Paris with Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly, and economist Philippe Aghion in attendance. The ceremony recognized three founders for their innovative contributions.
The winners are:
* Aude Guo, co-founder of InnovaFeed, awarded in the "Industry & Ecology" category. Her company produces insect protein for animal feed and plant fertilizer, operating industrial sites in France and the United States.
* Fanny Péloille, co-founder of LittleBig Connection, winner in the "Future of Work" category. Her platform connects large enterprises with freelancers and IT service companies, managing over €2 billion in transactions since its founding.
* Charlotte de Vilmorin, co-founder of Wheeliz, awarded in the "Inclusive Society" category. Her platform enables the peer-to-peer rental of adapted vehicles for people with reduced mobility.
Named after Margaret Hamilton, the NASA scientist who coined the term "software engineering," the awards are organized by the magazine *Maddyness*. The jury, chaired by Philippe Aghion, selected the winners from nearly 400 applications based on criteria including the project's disruptive nature, economic impact, and the founder's role.
In her address, Yaël Braun-Pivet emphasized the critical importance of supporting female entrepreneurship, stating it is "an absolute necessity for the sovereignty and reindustrialization of our country." The event underscores the growing recognition and influence of women in shaping France's technology and industrial landscape.