Viva Technology, the largest technology and startup event in Europe, will take place in “Phygital” from 16 to 19 June 2021: one presentation at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, the other on the digital platform. Representing 13,000 startups from 125 countries, the French delegation from the southern region will present its 37 photos during the event.
Even if Viva Tech revamps, the pandemic is a game-changer: startups will have to alternate between face-to-face (two-day) and digital (two-day) viewing. However, it will be possible to “network” during the four days, until the end of November thanks to digital support.
An important event for the southern region
“In 2016, we were the first region to participate in Viva Tech. We believed in it from the start.” Francoise Brunetto, Vice President of the Southern Region in charge of the digital economy and new technologies, announces during the press conference on May 25 (see also our previous article). This year, she thinks so “Viva Tech issues are in perfect alignment with the region’s strategy and core investments” Which is betting to focus on four of them: technology for the environment, mobility – energy, connectivity – 5G and then health well-being.
Out of 120 applications, 37 Viva Tech startups were selected, 32 of which are participating for the first time. Vincent Violin, Partnerships Manager at Viva Tech, mentioned the core profession of the event “Business-centric” To allow startups to show off, attract investors, and generate interest from the public or future partners. With a network of 3300 investors announced, Southern Region “You should attract foreign investment and come and look for the talents of others.” Francoise Pronto got excited.
13 Urban Startups at Viva Tech
NepTech (Aix-en-Provence)
In the fundraising phase of 1.2 million euros, Neptic Makes a place in bluetech. The 12 x 24 meter electric propulsion raft wants an answer To the problems of congestion and pollution in urban centers One of the three co-founders, Tangwe Goetz, explains. The startup offers a modular platform for electric ships that come in three final forms: NepShuttle (regular passenger haulage), NepCargo (cargo transportation) and NepYacht (tourist / leisure transport) that can carry up to 150 passengers or twenty tons of cargo. Already labeled as GreenTech by the Department of Environmental Transformation and a resident of the Arbois Nursery, NepTech will take advantage of Viva Tech to promote its 2.5-meter prototype.
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NepTech (Aix) makes marine navigation greener
Chargepoly (Aix-en-Provence)
Chargepoly, Called Cap Énergie and Asad Sud-Est, they develop fast, smart and optimized charging stations for electric vehicle fleets. The Chargepoly Multi-VE Station is designed for ‘Handling fast charging in the same place according to an intelligent priority schedule’ It refers to Hadi Mousavi, the creator. It continues ” this is The solution is important to societies’ Because the car can be recharged in a minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of half an hour. The young company announces that it wants to raise 800,000 euros in equity funds (operation over a period of a few months).
Irilon (Aix-en-Provence)
Arlon It is developing the first industrial glass façade cleaning robot called “Clean-Kong”. With the number of glazed buildings increasing by 20% every year, the startup can be optimistic. Clean-Kong is designed with the environment in mind as it consumes only 3 liters of clean water per 100 square meters, and with community concern as it avoids exposing employees to working at heights.
Maca (Aix-en-Provence)
After attending the CES Las Vegas 2021, Maca returns to Viva Tech with his hydrogen-powered car. The Aix-based startup, which has been developing its prototype for three years, had planned to launch its prototype (in a scale of 1/3 to 2.5 meters) at the end of 2021 with a € 300,000 fund raising underway. Viva Tech will be an opportunity for Maca to present the device in virtual reality: With the laptop, people will be able to scan the device. Refers to co-founder Thierry de Boisvilliers to Gomet ‘.
