Caranx Medical receives FDA clearance for its AI software guiding heart valve implantation
Caranx Medical, a French medtech company based in Nice, has received U.S. FDA clearance for the world’s first AI-powered software for real-time intraoperative guidance during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). This marks a significant regulatory milestone for Caranx and for France: it is the first time an AI software from a French company has been […]
Cosma raises €2.5 million to map the seafloor on a large scale
Cosma, a startup from Nice specialized in seafloor mapping using autonomous drones and AI, has completed a €2.5 million fundraising round. The first drones produced in-house are currently being assembled; they enable the analysis of several square kilometers of seabed. The funding will be allocated to the production of its fleet of autonomous drones, to […]
Team Nice Côte d’Azur at Viva Technology 2025: at the heart of technological transitions and international attractiveness
From June 11 to 14, 2025, Paris hosted Viva Technology, the largest European trade show dedicated to technological innovation. With more than 165,000 visitors, the event brought together startups, investors, public decision-makers and major companies around the technologies of tomorrow. The 2025 edition was particularly marked by international openness and major digital, ecological and industrial […]
Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur: Support for business set up in France
Key elements of the Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur scheme financial aid of up to €150,000 for SMEs and micro-enterprises wishing to establish themselves in Nice Côte d’Azur an economic ecosystem structured around strategic sectors personalised support from a strong local partnership network Find the access conditions for the scheme on the Nice Côte d’Azur […]
Bpifrance in Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur: 6,432 businesses supported in 2024
In 2024, Bpifrance supported 6,432 businesses in the Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur region, mobilizing a total of €2 billion. Strategic industrial projects received €198 million in funding, benefiting 414 companies. Environmental transition tools gained traction with 179 climate diagnostics and €17 million in dedicated loans. Support for business creation accelerated, with nearly 16,000 entrepreneurs supported and the […]
Strengthening Economic Ties Between Nice Côte d’Azur, Tunisia and Morocco: Building a Strategic Mediterranean Axis
From Local Innovation to Cross-Border Collaboration On March 14, 2025, the Innovation Hub in Nice hosted a high-level economic meeting that set the tone for a new phase of collaboration between Nice Côte d’Azur, Tunisia, and, more broadly, North Africa. Organized by Team Nice Côte d’Azur and Business France, the event brought together key stakeholders […]
MWC 2025: DataGreen revolutionizes telecom data centers with eco-efficient solutions
An innovation for telecoms: DataGreen, established in Nice with the support of Team Nice Côte d’Azur, unveils three solutions designed to modernize and optimize telecom, 5G/6G, and cloud infrastructures. Enhanced performance: Cooling without air conditioning, ultra-dense micro data centers, and heat recovery converted into air conditioning boost network efficiency and reliability. A sovereign and modular […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis: AI & Health in the spotlight at WAICF
A highlight at WAICF 2025: on February 14 at 11:15 am, the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis presented the winners of the Health & AI call for projects at the Région Sud booth. Tangible support for innovation: the call for projects covers up to 50% of demonstrator costs, with grants ranging from €30,000 to €60,000. A […]
World AI Cannes Festival 2025: The Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur Showcases Its Expanding AI Ecosystem
Team Nice Côte d’Azur will be present at the French Tech Côte d’Azur booth at WAICF 2025 to highlight the strengths of the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur in artificial intelligence and enhance its attractiveness to investors and tech companies. A Structured Innovation Ecosystem: The Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur relies on key players such as 3IA […]
Qualisteo Joins Catalyst 2025 Within Leonard, VINCI Group’s Innovation Platform
In January 2025, Qualisteo joins Catalyst, a program by Leonard, VINCI Group’s innovation platform, to accelerate the deployment of its energy solutions. The Nice-based startup, labeled French Tech 2030, already operates in 45 countries with over 500 equipped sites, specializing in energy consumption optimization. In November 2024, Qualisteo received the Ecological Planning Excellence Award from […]
