Vélo2Connect provides a cloud‑based platform that lets employees form bike‑commuting groups, share routes, and log trips via a mobile app, using an algorithm that matches riders by location, schedule, and preferences. The system offers employers a web dashboard with participation analytics, carbon‑offset calculations, and API‑exportable reports, plus gamified incentives that can be integrated with HR or sustainability tools.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Many organizations find it difficult to increase bike commuting among staff because there is no easy way to coordinate rides, track participation, or demonstrate the environmental and wellness benefits to management. This results in low adoption of sustainable commuting options and missed opportunities for employee engagement.
Solution
Vélo2Connect offers a cloud‑based platform that connects employees who want to cycle to work, enabling them to form ride groups, share routes, and log trips through a mobile app. An algorithmic matching engine groups cyclists based on office location, work schedule, and personal preferences, reducing the friction of arranging rides. Employers access a web dashboard that visualizes participation rates, calculates avoided CO₂ emissions, and provides customizable reports for sustainability reporting. The system includes built‑in incentive tools—such as badge awards and challenge leaderboards—that can be tied to HR or benefits programs. Secure APIs allow integration with existing HRIS or corporate wellness platforms, while data are stored in compliance with GDPR and other privacy standards. Communication features (in‑app chat, announcements) help maintain social cohesion and share best‑practice tips among participants.
Target Audience
The primary users are employees who commute by bicycle and corporate decision‑makers—HR, sustainability, or facilities managers—seeking to promote eco‑friendly commuting and strengthen workplace community.
Features
- Mobile app for employees to join rides, view safe cycling routes, and log commute data in real time
- Matching algorithm that automatically creates ride groups based on location, shift times, and user preferences
- Employer web portal with participation analytics, carbon‑offset calculations, and exportable CSV/JSON reports via API
- Gamified incentive system with badges, leaderboards, and configurable reward triggers linked to HR or benefits workflows
- End‑to‑end encryption and GDPR‑compliant data storage with role‑based access controls for administrators
- Integration connectors for popular HRIS (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and sustainability dashboards (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau)
- In‑app messaging and announcement board to coordinate rides and share cycling tips across the organization