Making the city accessible to everyone: the mission of Okeenea and Dynergie.
When it comes to mobility, most people talk about “public transportation and walking.”
However, pedestrians are not considered as individuals. When we make an effort to challenge this status quo, 75% of people get lost when looking at a map.
Current interfaces consist of a blue dot on a map. This dates back to the early days of GPS, when it represented a view of the Earth. This technical nod has become the industry standard. But is it really suitable for its intended use?
The circumstances of users with disabilities make it impossible for them to use these visual interfaces.
Okeenea has therefore chosen to champion an inclusive support system, designed by and for users.
From the point of departure to the destination, the Okeenea team aims to cover the entire mobility value chain by offering not only a pleasant user experience but also autonomy and freedom in choosing transportation options. The approach we’ve developed involves matching needs with capabilities to implement all of this within a smartphone.
Expand our impact to a broader geographic area.
Today, using either step-by-step guidance or simplified mapping, Okeenea is already helping visually impaired people navigate the Marseille metro and is currently being demonstrated in France and New York.
The teams quickly realized that this wasn’t enough to achieve their goal. A Smart City must leave no one behind, as the digital divide is already somewhat exclusive.
That is when the search for solutions tailored to the needs of all users begins, challenging the status quo without technological limitations.
Innovation plays a crucial role here.
The I-Nov Competition by BPI.
Okeenea needed to fund its ambitious plans, which mark a major shift for the company.
As part of their monitoring of regional, national, and European calls for proposals, our experts have identified the I-Nov competition, focused on mobility, as an opportunity for Okeenea.
After confirming that the project met the competition’s requirements, our experts were able to resolve a potential issue raised by Okeenea’s leadership. Having already won the competition, they were unsure whether they could reapply. We then worked on developing a new innovation project that differed from the one previously submitted
Our experts supported Okeenea in developing the project by identifying and addressing its limiting factors. Our expertise extends to defining the project’s commercialization strategy.
Our teams handled the preparation of the application package, applying best practices in its compilation while adhering to the funding agency’s requirements.
The results
A significant internal impact.
Passer par un partenaire tel que Dynergie a permis aux équipes d’Okeenea de travailler sous forme de séquences et d’avoir un regard sur la progressivité dans le projet.
Au delà du simple projet, cela a contribué à la culture interne : la direction a été en mesure de présenter toutes ces séquences aux collaborateurs et de les engager à travers un système d’OKR (Objective Key Results).
Precise expertise.
L’avantage conséquent d’un partenaire réside en sa connaissance des attentes d’un concours. Les processus de Dynergie encouragent les candidats à structurer leur pensée et à savoir rendre un projet tangible. La méthodologie du projet a été largement infusée par les équipes Dynergie.
By identifying the technical obstacles, the project team was able to define the problem and its solution.
1.7 million euros
That is the amount awarded to the winner of the 9th round of the I-Nov competition organized by BPI.
A certification
du pôle de compétitivité ID4CAR meilleur dossier, grâce au soutien de Dynergie.
An entrepreneurial mindset, combined with adaptability
According to Damien, Deputy CEO of Okeenea, Pauline and Marina, the experts leading the project, inspired Okeenea to look toward a vision and an ambition that went beyond the technical aspects of the project. They successfully adopted an entrepreneurial mindset while also maintaining a project-focused perspective. Finally, Pauline and Marina adapted perfectly to Okeenea’s pace and culture.
In conclusion.
La collaboration avec Dynergie a été une vraie réussite. Le management bienveillant au sein de l’entreprise se fait ressentir. Les valeurs de Dynergie, partagées par les 2 entités, ont été l’élément central de cette réussite.
Damien Brosseau
This collaboration went exceptionally well thanks to one crucial factor: our shared DNA—a culture of innovation, high standards, and resilience.
