- Team Nice Côte d’Azur will be present at the French Tech Côte d’Azur booth at WAICF 2025 to highlight the strengths of the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur in artificial intelligence and enhance its attractiveness to investors and tech companies.
- A Structured Innovation Ecosystem: The Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur relies on key players such as 3IA Côte d’Azur and IMREDD to develop AI solutions applied to healthcare, environmental management, and smart territories.
- Committed Startups: Several local startups illustrate the region’s dynamic AI landscape, including DataGreen, Fair Vision, France Labs Datafari, Includdy, Nodeus Solutions, AI DiagMe, and UncovAI.
- A Key Event on AI & Healthcare: On Friday, February 14, at 11:15 AM, the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur will present the winners of its AI & Healthcare Call for Projects at the Région Sud booth, with Jacques Richier, Bertrand Sourrisseau, and Grégory Dubois in attendance.
Before WAICF, on February 12, a colloquium on AI and energy will take place at IMREDD – Université Côte d’Azur, bringing together startups and businesses to explore how AI can optimize the energy transition. Virginie Atlan (Maison de la Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur & Région Sud) and Denis Carreaux (Groupe Nice-Matin) will participate alongside key industry leaders.
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The Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur: A Hub for AI Innovation
From February 13 to 15, 2025, the World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) will gather global leaders in artificial intelligence. Team Nice Côte d’Azur will showcase the region’s thriving AI ecosystem to attract specialized companies and investors.
Represented by Axelle Xerri and Jean-François Chapperon, Team Nice Côte d’Azur will emphasize the strength of local AI innovation, driven by leading research institutions such as 3IA Côte d’Azur and IMREDD. These institutions are at the forefront of AI applications in healthcare, environmental management, and smart cities.
Leading Local Startups
Several Nice-based startups will be present at WAICF 2025, demonstrating the region’s AI expertise:
- DataGreen, featured at the French Tech Côte d’Azur booth, specializes in eco-friendly data centers. The company, supported by Team Nice Côte d’Azur, won two awards at CES 2025.
- Fair Vision develops AI solutions for sports video analysis.
- France Labs Datafari provides an AI-powered enterprise search engine.
- Includdy designs AI tools for digital inclusion and accessibility.
- Nodeus Solutions creates connected solutions for senior well-being and safety.
- AI DiagMe (by Smart Medical Care) specializes in AI-assisted medical diagnostics.
- UncovAI focuses on detecting AI-generated content.
These companies reflect the diversity of AI applications in the region, aligned with the Métropole’s strategic priorities.
A Strong Commitment to AI in Healthcare
WAICF 2025 will also spotlight the Métropole’s advances in AI-driven healthcare.
On February 14 at 11:15 AM, the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur will present the AI & Healthcare Call for Projects winners at the Région Sud booth.
This initiative supports businesses developing AI solutions for healthcare and the silver economy, with funding ranging from €30,000 to €60,000, covering up to 50% of the demonstrator’s total cost.
More broadly, the Métropole plays a central role in healthcare innovation, supporting flagship projects led by CHU de Nice, including:
RespirERA, dedicated to respiratory disease research.
REBONE, utilizing AI for orthopedic surgery.
A Strategic Positioning to Attract Talent & Investment
With cutting-edge infrastructure, AI expertise, and a strong business support strategy, the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur continues to establish itself as a leading tech hub.
Its participation in WAICF 2025 aligns with a global strategy to attract talents, investors, and innovative companies, promoting a development model that balances technological performance and sustainability.
