Solaya raises $2 million and launches its 3D perception mobile app
Solaya secures a $2 million pre-seed funding round led by Betaworks (NYC), with support from investors from NVIDIA, Adobe, Santander, and Google DeepMind. At the same time, the Nice-based startup officially launches its mobile app. It transforms videos of real-world objects into usable 3D models, with no specialized hardware required. The solution is designed for […]
Artificial intelligence: Team Nice Côte d’Azur mobilized for an AI Business Tour and WAICF 2026
From 10 to 13 February 2026, Team Nice Côte d’Azur is mobilizing to promote the territory in the field of artificial intelligence. Alongside risingSUD and its regional partners, Jean-François Chapperon and Stefano Cimmarusti are taking part in the AI Business Tour, with the hosting in Nice on 11 February of more than 50 international decision-makers […]
Caranx Medical, a Nice-based cardiac robotics MedTech startup, set to be acquired for €16.6 million
Affluent Medical announces the acquisition of Caranx MedicalAffluent Medical announces the upcoming acquisition of the Nice-based startup specialized in robotic assistance for cardiac procedures. Caranx Medical will be combined with Artedrone within a new integrated MedTech entity named Carvolix. A world first authorized by the FDAIn July 2025, TAVIPILOT Soft became the world’s first AI […]
DataPlain sets up in Nice to protect SMEs’ sensitive data
DataPlain is a recently established software company based in Nice Côte d’Azur, specialising in the protection of personal and sensitive data. The company targets small and medium-sized businesses that need to meet GDPR requirements and protect their customers’ information. Its first product is a free Chrome extension that detects 11 types of personal data in […]
Caranx Medical announces first clinical use of its AI Software for real-time intra-operative guidance of transcatheter heart valve implantation.
Caranx Medical (“Caranx”), a French medical device company, based in Nice, specializing in the development of an autonomous robot to democratize access to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), a lifesaving procedure, today announced the first clinical use of the TAVIPILOT Soft was successfully carried out in France, at Clinique Pasteur (Toulouse) with Dr. Didier Tchetche […]
SunWaves-MedTech sets up in Nice to develop the connected medicine of tomorrow
Founded by three experts from medicine, law, and the pharmaceutical industry, the medtech company SunWaves-MedTech is establishing its headquarters in Nice and its R&D center in Sophia-Antipolis to develop a connected, preventive, and accessible form of medicine in support of physicians. Thanks to its proprietary artificial intelligence platform and a 24/7 Medical Supervision Center, SunWaves […]
New governance for the 3IA Côte d’Azur Institute
Since 1 November 2025, 3IA Côte d’Azur has had new leadership: Diana Sebbar succeeds Charles Bouveyron, and Serena Villata succeeds Nicholas Ayache. The 3IA Côte d’Azur Institute, led by Université Côte d’Azur, is dedicated to applications of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the fields of health and smart, secure territories. It is one of the […]
Nice University Hospital (CHU) is organising its 8th health research and innovation evening on 9 December
The DRCI of Nice University Hospital is holding its eighth research and innovation evening on 9 December 2025. The event starts at 6 p.m. in the Le Galet auditorium at Pasteur 2 Hospital. Prof. Marc-Olivier Gauci will act as general moderator for this edition dedicated to digital health. Two round tables structure the evening’s programme. […]
Partnership between Aivancity and Les Premières Sud
A partnership signed in NiceOn September 16, 2025, aivancity Nice and Les Premières Sud entered into a partnership aimed at bringing artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship closer together. The signing brought together the management teams of both organizations at the Innovation Hub of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis. A shared vision of responsible innovationThe two partners […]
Big Data & AI Paris 2025: spotlight on Nice Côte d’Azur’s AI and big data ecosystem
The participation of Team Nice Côte d’Azur in Big Data & AI Paris 2025 highlights the vitality of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis in the fields of artificial intelligence and big data, in line with one of Europe’s major technology events. A research ecosystem of excellence Leading institutions such as the 3IA Côte d’Azur Institute […]
