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Team Nice Côte d’Azur at Viva Technology 2025: boosting attractiveness through sustainable innovation

From June 11 to 14, 2025, Paris will host Viva Technology, Europe’s largest trade fair dedicated to technological innovation. With over 165,000 visitors expected, the event brings together startups, investors, policymakers, and major corporations to showcase tomorrow’s technologies.

The Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis will be represented at the Sud Region stand (Hall 1 – Stand B30), alongside 36 regional startups selected by the Sud Region and risingSUD.

Objective: to highlight its innovation ecosystem and economic assets to an international audience.

A delegation focused on the territory’s strategic sectors

Team Nice Côte d’Azur, the economic promotion and attractiveness agency of the Metropolis, will attend the three business days of the trade fair, from June 11 to 13. The team – composed of Sana Bouyahia, Axelle Xerri, and Jean-François Chapperon – will promote the territory to project leaders, investors, and both public and private partners.

This presence is aligned with the economic development strategy of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, built around strategic sectors:

Health
Cultural and creative industries
Blue economy
Natural products and dietary supplements
Industry 4.0
IT, innovation, and artificial intelligence

Highlight of June 12: launch of the Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur 2025 program

At VivaTech, the Metropolis will unveil a new support initiative for innovative companies looking to establish a presence in the area:

Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur 2025
Thursday, June 12 – from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sud Region stand (Hall 1 – B30)
Free registration on Eventbrite

Note: registration for the session does not grant access to the fair. A VivaTech entry ticket is required.

This program offers comprehensive support including:

Tailored strategic guidance
Targeted financial incentives
Streamlined integration into local business networks
Priority access to Metropolis partners

Supported by risingSUD and the Sud Region, this initiative aims to enhance the region’s economic appeal while meeting the needs of national and international project holders.

Seven startups from the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis in the spotlight

Among the 36 regional companies selected, seven startups from the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis will take part in VivaTech 2025:

Active Asset Allocation – Fintech specialized in portfolio optimization through AI
Asterfox – AI app for personalized wine cellar management
DataGreen – Eco-friendly micro data centers that reuse waste heat
Earthwake – Technology converting plastic waste into fuel via pyrolysis
Plouf – Patented floating swimwear for water safety
OviBar – Smart minibar for filtered water distribution
Quehora – AI app optimizing tourist flows to avoid overcrowding

These companies embody the vibrancy of the local ecosystem at the intersection of tech innovation, sustainable economy, and territorial impact.

Strategic sectors: a structured and forward-looking ecosystem

Health
The Metropolis positions itself as a hub of excellence in digital health and biotech, with major initiatives (REBONE, RespirERA), a strong academic network, and a pool of cutting-edge startups (ExAdEx-Innov, Roca Therapeutics, etc.).

Cultural and creative industries
Nice is developing a robust creative industry around the Victorine Studios, the arrival of ISART Digital, and projects in gaming and immersive media, with a strong focus on education and audiovisual production.

Blue economy
In June 2025, Nice Côte d’Azur will be at the heart of the global maritime agenda with two major events:

Natural products and dietary supplements
The Metropolis is home to over 100 companies in flavors, cosmetics, supplements, and agri-food. It is a partner of the Innov’Alliance cluster and supports innovation, traceability, and product quality.

Industry 4.0
Labelled a “Territoire d’Industrie” (2023–2027), Nice Côte d’Azur is fostering a low-carbon, connected, and innovation-driven industry supported by robotics, smart sensors, data, and production automation.

IT, innovation, and artificial intelligence
The local digital ecosystem thrives thanks to hubs like the Nice Méridia urban technopole, AI projects in health, security, and energy, and a dense network of startups in cybersecurity, connected services, and green tech.

A business destination for innovative companies

The Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis’s participation in VivaTech 2025 reflects a long-term commitment to:

Increase visibility of its ecosystem among investors and talent
Promote a business environment conducive to impactful companies
Showcase the innovations developed by local startups
Build new partnerships with stakeholders in digital, environmental, and industrial transitions