- A mission to promote the sustainable IT ecosystem of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis:
Jean-François Chapperon, Senior Manager of Foreign Direct Investments at Team Nice Côte d’Azur, will participate in Kickstart Europe 2025, a key event for the data center and digital infrastructure sectors. His goal will be to showcase the strengths of the region. - Local startups setting an example: Startups such as Datagreen and Qualisteo exemplify the region’s innovative capabilities, combining sustainability with technological performance.
- Attracting strategic collaborations: The objective is to strengthen connections with international investors and companies while promoting the Nice Côte d’Azur ecosystem.
Strategic participation at Kickstart Europe
On February 4-5, 2025, Kickstart Europe will take place in Amsterdam. It is one of the world’s premier events focused on digital infrastructure and data centers. The theme of this year’s edition, “The Next Gen,” will explore the challenges of transforming IT infrastructures to address the surge in artificial intelligence and the growing demands for sustainability.
Jean-François Chapperon, Senior Manager of Foreign Direct Investments at Team Nice Côte d’Azur, will represent the region. His focus will be on promoting local innovations and strengthening relationships with strategic players to attract investors, startups, and tech companies to the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis.
A technological and sustainable ecosystem
The Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis is positioning itself as a European hub for sustainable technologies. With leading institutions such as the 3IA Côte d’Azur Institute and IMREDD spearheading major projects in artificial intelligence, energy transition, and smart territories, the region fosters a dynamic network of innovative companies, including:
- Datagreen: Specializing in eco-friendly data centers, Datagreen was supported by Team Nice Côte d’Azur during its setup phase.
- Qualisteo: Active in energy optimization, Qualisteo offers smart metering solutions that reduce companies’ energy expenses by 15%.
A commitment to sustainability
Since the creation of the Nice Écovallée Public Development Agency, the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis has been deeply committed to an ecological transition driven by technological innovation. The “Territoire d’Industrie” label for 2023-2027 reinforces this dynamic, reflecting a clear strategy: to support the local industrial ecosystem while accelerating decarbonization and the adoption of sustainable practices.
Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice and President of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, has emphasized the importance of this recognition in structuring future-oriented industries, assisting companies in their ecological transition, and attracting both talent and investors.
Enhancing the region’s sustainable strengths
Team Nice Côte d’Azur’s mission at Kickstart Europe is part of a broader strategy to position the region as a leader in sustainable IT infrastructure in Europe. By leveraging successes such as that of Datagreen, which recently won two awards at CES 2025, Jean-François Chapperon will highlight the region’s technological and environmental excellence.
The objective is clear: to attract international collaborations and strategic investments while promoting an innovation model aligned with global sustainability goals.
