The South Region and HEC launch the ESS Sud Accelerator
The South Region has entrusted HEC Paris with the creation of an acceleration program dedicated to the social and solidarity economy (ESS). It is part of the regional strategy “My Business Project”. The program lasts 12 months and combines mentoring, HEC training, and networking. Ten organizations will be selected in autumn 2025. The model is […]
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 […]
Strategic sector start-up acceleration program: health, blue economy, and cultural and creative industries.
As part of a targeted effort to support local innovation, the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis is launching a unique acceleration program for early-stage companies in strategic sectors. This initiative, titled “Strategic Sector Start-ups,” is aimed at start-ups in the fields of health, the blue economy, and cultural and creative industries (CCI). The program is open […]
Team Nice Côte d’Azur attended the EU-Startups Summit 2025 in Malta
Stefano Cimmarusti, Head of International Development at Team Nice Côte d’Azur, represented the agency at the EU-Startups Summit 2025, held on April 24 and 25 in Malta. This major European innovation event brings together over 2,000 participants each year, including high-potential startups, investors, major corporations, and leading regional ecosystems. The summit served as a strategic […]
In Nice, Circum Medtech Pharma is making the Medtech value chain more agile, more reliable, and more efficient
Circum Medtech Pharma is an innovative company launched in 2024, operating as a CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) in the field of medical devices. Headquartered in Nice, at the heart of the international Grand Arénas business district, with an industrial site in Tunisia and a strategic foothold in Switzerland, the company combines experience, agility, […]
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 […]
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 […]
