- A Regional Delegation at CES 2025: Fourteen startups from the SUD Region will participate in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, from January 7 to 10, 2025. Among them, BIOMITECH, DATAGREEN, and UNISTELLAR will receive prestigious awards.
- A Structured Support System: The companies benefited from coaching sessions organized by risingSUD and the SUD Region, with support from the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis and CASA.
- Impressive Results Since 2017: A total of 236 companies supported, 43 awards won, including 3 Best of Innovation Awards, illustrating the region’s dynamism in innovation.
A Springboard for Innovation from the Côte d’Azur
The CES in Las Vegas remains a unique opportunity for innovative companies to showcase their solutions to an international audience of journalists, investors, and industry players. The 14 selected startups, representing sectors such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, and ecological transition, demonstrate the region’s ability to position itself as a leader in technology.
Collective Preparation to Maximize Impact
Under the coordination of risingSUD, the startups participated in individual and group coaching sessions. The final session, held in Sophia Antipolis, helped refine strategies for presenting their innovations and optimizing interactions with potential investors.
A Strong Regional Partnership
This initiative highlights the role of the SUD Region and its partners, such as the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, in supporting innovative companies. Through coordinated actions, the region promotes its economic potential and strengthens its international visibility.
The 14 Startups from the SUD Region at CES Las Vegas 2025
These startups embody innovation in diverse sectors such as green tech, healthcare, and mobility:
- BIOMITECH: Develops microalgae bioreactors to purify air while capturing CO₂.
- DATAGREEN: Offers eco-friendly solutions to optimize energy management for data centers.
- UNISTELLAR: Designs connected binoculars with augmented reality for stargazing and heritage observation.
- VIDETICS: Provides video analytics solutions for smart cities and security.
- SEANXT: Specializes in innovative aquatic thrusters for sustainable navigation.
- BE ENERGY: Reconditions lithium-ion batteries for small-scale e-mobility.
- OPTIPUS: Develops photovoltaic cells that transform any surface into an unlimited energy source.
- AQUALUNG: A leader in diving equipment, integrating connected solutions for divers.
- PULSE AUDITION: Creates connected, personalized hearing glasses powered by AI.
- EPSEED: Offers SEED, a compact device enabling remote workers to access their professional setup from any computer.
- KAPSYS: Provides communication devices adapted for visually impaired individuals.
- VIRTEEM: Develops SaaS solutions like Virteem Companion, an AI-powered solution for secure knowledge and data management.
- BE PARENTALIS: Develops connected health tools for pediatric monitoring.
- OVI: Offers innovative water bar systems with filtration for businesses and individuals.
Source: Press Release by risingSUD – SUD Region
Innovation Nice Côte d’Azur
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- Launch of the AZUR Territorial Research Entity to advance clinical research on the French Riviera
- Artificial intelligence: Team Nice Côte d’Azur mobilized for an AI Business Tour and WAICF 2026
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- Blue Innovation Challenge: supporting innovation in the blue economy sector
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