- Jean-François Chapperon (Team Nice Côte d’Azur) will lead a business delegation to Amsterdam for the AI & Big Data Expo Europe, taking place on September 24–25, 2025. The mission aims to promote the region to companies and investors.
- The initiative includes presentations on business setup conditions, meetings with decision-makers, and connections with the local ecosystem during the two-day event.
- Startups and companies from Nice Côte d’Azur demonstrate real-world AI applications across health, energy, cybersecurity, sports, and e-commerce.
- The scientific ecosystem — including 3IA Côte d’Azur Institute, Université Côte d’Azur, IMREDD, and Inria — offers an operational base for new AI projects in 2025.
At AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2025, Jean-François Chapperon, Senior Manager Foreign Direct Investments at Team Nice Côte d’Azur, will present the region’s assets and meet with companies seeking to expand into Europe. Discussions will focus on business needs and the practical aspects of setting up and growing operations in the region.
Participation is structured around targeted meetings with executives and investors during the event on September 24–25, 2025. The objective is to identify projects that can quickly take root in the territory, supported by local expertise, research labs, and an active network of companies.
A Region of Applied AI Solutions
In Nice Côte d’Azur, research and industry work hand-in-hand. Companies such as Caranx Medical (surgical robotics), O-Kidia (biomedical AI), UncovAI (AI content detection), Qualisteo (energy efficiency), and Solaya (e-commerce content) are examples of market-driven AI innovation.
The region relies on strong institutions — 3IA Côte d’Azur Institute, Université Côte d’Azur, IMREDD, and Inria — which form a talent hub and boost innovation capabilities. Its international airport and proximity to Sophia Antipolis make Nice Côte d’Azur an accessible and attractive location for global companies.
