Blue Innovation Challenge: supporting innovation in the blue economy sector
The 4th edition of the Blue Innovation Challenge has been launched. It follows on from UNOC 2025. Its goal is to position the Nice Côte d’Azur area as a hub for maritime innovation. Projects must fall within technical sectors related to the blue economy. Particular attention is given to innovations that support marine protection. Decarbonised […]
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 […]
Tour de France Femmes 2026: Nice Hosts the Final Stage of the Race
Nice will host the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes. The race will take place on August 9, concluding a cross-border route. It will strengthen the territory’s visibility in the international sports calendar. Nice Côte d’Azur is reinforcing its role as a platform for hosting events. Cycling, MMA, triathlon, and trail running […]
Promenade du Paillon: 8 Additional Hectares of Green Space Opened in Nice
On October 18, 2025, 8 additional hectares were opened on the Promenade du Paillon. The development now connects the Promenade des Anglais to the Palais des Expositions. The total continuous green area reaches 20 hectares in the central zone. The opening was accompanied by a program of activities spread across the site and a 4 […]
Banque Populaire Méditerranée to Renovate Its Headquarters in Nice Arénas
Banque Populaire Méditerranée (BPMed) is set to modernize its headquarters located in the Arénas business district in Nice. The renovation work will begin in January 2026. The 24,000 m² building will eventually accommodate both bank employees and businesses. The west wing will be dedicated to the bank’s 300 employees, offering fully redesigned workspaces. The east […]
BTP d’Avenir 06 Awards for the OcéaNice Convention Center and the Redevelopment Works of the Parking des Arts
The OcéaNice Convention Center, through the company Spada, was recognized for its functional and environmental performance. 94% of the materials used are reusable or recyclable. Over 170 events are already scheduled through to 2029. The Parking des Arts, an integral part of the Promenade du Paillon extension, combines parking infrastructure with readiness for the rise […]
Étienne Boulay: a Quebec entrepreneur committed to the economic development of Nice Côte d’Azur
A former professional Canadian football player, Étienne Boulay now leads several impact-driven brands in the fields of sports, health, and sustainable consumption. After investing, with his partners, in Nice’s professional hockey team, the Aigles de Nice, he aims to develop a multisector strategy in the Nice Côte d’Azur region — combining investment in professional sports, […]
ARES Fighting Championship 2026 in Nice – January 9
ARES Fighting Championship kicks off its 2026 season in Nice: The first event of the 2026 season will take place on January 9, 2026, at the Palais Nikaïa. This same venue previously hosted an edition in January 2025. Nice thus once again features on the ARES FC calendar. Nice boasts a strong MMA ecosystem: Several […]
EVO France settles in Nice from October 10 to 12, 2025
A historic first for EVO in EuropeThe 2025 edition of EVO marks its arrival on European soil. Nice becomes the first city on the continent to host this benchmark fighting games tournament. The event will take place from October 10 to 12 at the Palais des Expositions. Nice leverages its digital and event-driven ecosystemThe region […]
Emirates retrofitted A380: new Premium Economy Class in Nice
The refurbished A380 has been operating in Nice since 14 September. Emirates launched its reconfigured A380 on the Nice–Dubai route. An official presentation was held on 30 September at Nice Airport. The choice of Nice Côte d’Azur highlights the regional importance of this connection. A $5 billion industrial retrofit programme. The airline is upgrading 229 […]
