- Solaya, a Nice-based startup founded in April 2024, has been named a winner of the “Convergence AI” challenges, one of 35 projects supported by the French government under the France 2030 initiative.
- The “Convergence AI” challenges aim to encourage ambitious technological innovations and address major societal issues.
- Solaya stands out with a unique solution that automates content creation for e-commerce, reducing production costs by up to 80%.
The “Convergence AI” Challenges
Ahead of the AI Action Summit, scheduled in Paris on February 10–11, 2025, the “Convergence AI” challenges were launched on November 29, 2024, by Clara Chappaz, Secretary of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs; Anne Bouverot, Special Envoy of the President for the Summit; and Bruno Bonnell, Secretary General for Investment in charge of France 2030.
The goal is to showcase the dynamism of French academic and industrial ecosystems while promoting projects focused on ambitious technological and societal challenges. These challenges also aim to unite ecosystems around AI and foster innovative solutions for humanity. The priority themes include:
- AI for public interest
- The future of work
- Innovation and culture
- Trusted AI
- Global AI governance
The AI Action Summit will bring together heads of state, leaders of international organizations, industry figures, academics, and civil society to ensure AI development aligns with the common good.
Solaya Transforms E-Commerce with Artificial Intelligence
Founded in April 2024 in Nice by Massimo Moretti and Mariem Farhat, Solaya specializes in automating content creation for e-commerce businesses. Its solution leverages advanced AI technologies and 3D modeling to produce high-quality professional visuals.
This innovative process not only reduces content production costs by up to 80% but also accelerates the time-to-market for products. By eliminating the need for traditional photoshoots, Solaya makes professional content creation accessible even to non-experts.
Based in Nice, Solaya benefits from the local tech ecosystem, international accessibility, collaborations with Tunisia, and a quality of life that attracts top talent.
Growth Prospects
To support its rapid growth, Solaya is recruiting specialists in AI and 3D modeling. Simultaneously, the company is preparing a funding round to expand its functionalities and extend its services to other industries.
By anchoring its activities in the Nice ecosystem, Solaya demonstrates how technology, paired with both local and international visions, can revolutionize e-commerce content production while boosting the local economy.
