Microalgae: €2M Fundraising for Inalve
Simultaneously a deeptech, cleantech, agritech, bluetech, and biotech company, Inalve, based in Nice, is an innovative industrial startup leading in the production of microalgae on biofilm. Its patented technology already represents an ecological and sustainable alternative to meet the specific needs of aquaculture and animal feed. As announced during our April 2023 interview, Inalve has […]
Successful Funding Round for OGHJI: €1.2M Raised from Key Players
The Nice-based cleantech startup OGHJI, which is developing a digital, connected, and eco-responsible electrical panel, has announced the completion of its €1.2 million funding round, following a €1.3 million funding round from private investors in June 2023. The company has been awarded the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label and won the first prize in the […]
€5.1M Fundraising for Nice-based Cleantech Qualisteo
Qualisteo, the cleantech startup based in the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, has just announced a fundraising of €5.1M from three new investors, including Terra Nea (an infrastructure fund launched by the Sud Region and managed by Andera Partners), Enerfip Gestion, and Liberset. This funding round also saw the participation and renewed support from its historical […]
Invest in Côte d’Azur will represent the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis at Innopolis 2023
On September 19 and 20, 2023, the new edition of Innopolis Expo will take place, the flagship event dedicated to stakeholders in sustainable cities and the intelligent transformation of territories. This year, the event promises to be of exceptional scale, with an estimated attendance of 4,000 visitors, 200 expert speakers in their fields, and 200 […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis Acceleration Program: 12 winning companies.
The Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, in partnership with the INTERFACES-POST ADVISORS Group, has established an acceleration program for high-potential local businesses. Fully funded by the Metropolis, this program offers personalized support over a six-month period. The 12 winners were announced on the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis website, and the launch of the acceleration program will […]
Eco-friendly Yachting: Nice-based Whisper Yachts revolutionizes the yachting market
On the occasion of the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023, Whisper Yachts, the innovative company from Nice (Eze), will unveil its autonomous, eco-friendly, and 100% market-ready yachts. An innovation from the Côte d’Azur that contributes to the democratization of eco-friendly sailing. The company is the only one to offer a 15-meter electrically propelled catamaran. Born from […]
Seafood and Fishing Summit: September 21st and 22nd in Nice
Since 2010, the “Assises de la Pêche et des Produits de la Mer” has become the main annual gathering for decision-makers and public and private stakeholders in the fishing industry. This event brings together stakeholders from the production, processing, and distribution of seafood products. This year, the “Assises de la Pêche et des Produits de […]
Nice ranks first among the greenest cities in France
With the rise in heatwaves and urban temperatures, the importance of urban planning focused on vegetation has gained priority. Kermap, a Breton company, recently published a detailed evaluation of the vegetative cover of major French cities on nosvillesvertes.fr, utilizing satellite imagery. Nice, Aix-en-Provence, and Saint-Cloud have stood out, surpassing cities like Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Dunkirk, and […]
Venture Capital in France: EY publishes the results for the first half of 2023
EY’s study compiles equity financing transactions of companies in the startup or early stages of their existence, with transaction dates from January 1st to June 30th, 2023, and published before July 5th, 2023. Key elements from the first half of 2023: Since the beginning of the year, French innovative companies have completed 395 fundraising transactions […]
Launch of the treated wastewater reuse unit in Nice: a decisive step towards sustainable water management
The treated wastewater reuse unit (Reut) at the Haliotis plant was inaugurated on July 4, 2023. This innovative project is a technological response to water wastage and the increasing episodes of drought associated with climate change. This project is the largest in the field of treated wastewater reuse in France, addressing the country’s lag in […]
