Year of the Sea in Nice – Call for expressions of interest in Art, Culture, and Heritage
Objective of the call: The main objective of this call for expressions of interest is to support local artistic, cultural, and heritage initiatives related to the major challenges of ocean protection as part of the Year of the Sea. The suggested themes include marine biodiversity, the protection of the deep sea, the fight against plastic […]
Naval Transition: Pioneering Eco-Responsible Naval Architecture in Nice Côte d’Azur
Founded by engineer and naval architect Billy Devauchelle, Naval Transition stands out as an innovative player in eco-responsible tech in the field of shipbuilding. Established in Nice in 2023, this innovative blue economy enterprise places ecology at the heart of its projects, committing to design environmentally respectful ships throughout their lifecycle. Naval Transition offers a […]
Blue Innovation Challenge: Supporting Innovation in Marine Space Protection
The Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis has made the blue economy and coastal protection one of its priorities and has placed new technologies and innovation at the heart of its ambitious policy in this area. The Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Area is launching the third edition of the “Blue Innovation Challenge” call for projects for the […]
Nice-based Blue Tech Startup Inalve Joins bpifrance’s Néo Industrial Startups Accelerator
Key Highlights: bpifrance launches the 4th promotion of the Néo Industrial Startups Accelerator to support twelve startups in their industrialization phase, aiming to open 100 new factories per year by 2025. Inalve, based in Nice, stands out among the selected startups due to its revolutionary approach to animal feed, highlighting the importance of sustainable innovation […]
Nice at the Heart of Ocean Preservation with the Preparation of the “One Ocean Science Congress”
Key Highlights: First Scientific Committee Meeting on the Sidelines of UNOC 2025: Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice, President of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, and Deputy President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region, hosted this pivotal meeting in Nice. This marks a significant step in the preparation for the United Nations Ocean Conference to be held […]
Index French Blue Tech: The Excellence of Maritime Startups from the Cote d’Azur
Key Points Launch of the “French Blue Tech,” the first index dedicated to French maritime startups, by the French Maritime Cluster (CMF). Selection of 35 innovative maritime startups, distributed across seven categories, for their growth potential and environmental impact. 9 startups from the South region including 4 from the Cote d’Azur: Inalve, Dees, Bioceanor, and […]
Blue Economy and Maritime Economy: Team Nice Côte d’Azur to Represent Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur at Three Professional Events
The Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur has made a strategic choice by prioritizing sustainable sea economy and coastal protection, placing new technologies and innovation at the heart of its ambitious policy in this area. In this context, Nice will be the center of global attention in June 2025, as it hosts the United Nations Ocean Conference […]
Blue Economy: SeaZen Develops Sustainable Sailing from the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis
Sailing in harmony with nature is no longer a utopia but a reality, thanks to SeaZen, the start-up that is advancing sustainable boating through solar energy. In an interview, Guillaume Jacquet-Lagrèze, CEO and founder of SeaZen, gives us an inside look at this innovative company. From the inception of the project to its future ambitions, […]
