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HD-Sign deploys its smart road signs in Vaucluse

HD-Signs has developed a range of connected traffic signs equipped with weather sensors. This high-tech equipment will be deployed in all weather-sensitive areas to form a unique high-resolution terrestrial weather observation network; the project aims to “pixelate” the entire European territory. This innovation is at the heart of Intelligent Transportation Systems, Road Safety, and Highway …

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Find the entire 7th class of Greentech Innovation winning start-ups

This year, the Greentech Innovation Call for Expressions of Interest received 206 applications. Of these 206 projects, 45 startups were selected. On May 3rd, live from the ZeBox incubator-accelerator in Marseille, Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition, announced the 45 new startups awarded the Greentech Innovation label. This new class brings together several companies from …

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AI x Ecological Transition Webinar

Greentech Webinar on April 13, 2021: When Artificial Intelligence Supports the Ecological Transition How can we understand AI? What are the government and the ministry doing regarding AI to support sustainable development? How is a company using AI to help stakeholders accelerate the ecological transition? This was the subject of the webinar held on April …

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The start-up Beoga launches its first energy community “Smart Lou Quila” in Le Cailar, in the Gard region

Beoga has chosen to pilot its “Smart Lou Quila” project in Le Cailar, a village in the Gard department, in partnership with Enedis and Planet Oui, the 100% renewable energy supplier. The official inauguration of the pilot project will take place this Friday, March 26, 2021. “Smart Lou Quila” is an energy community being tested …

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The success story of the start-up BIOMAE, which is reaching a new milestone

BIOMAE, the leading French player in “Biomonitoring of water and aquatic environments,” is joining forces with CARSO, the French leader in aquatic analytical services. BIOMAE is a company specializing in the biomonitoring of aquatic environments using gammarids (or shrimp) and certified Greentech Innovation by the Ministry of Ecological Transition in 2018. Since its creation in …

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My Renov Coach from Hello Watt

With Mon Coach Rénov, Hello Watt helps French people successfully complete their energy transition. The startup Hello Watt, certified Greentech Innovation, supports individuals in the energy renovation of their homes. It has enjoyed strong growth: from 3 to over 100 employees in 4 years,without fundraising! Today, Hello Watt has over 200,000 customers (businesses, families, and …

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GreenBig startup raises €6 million to deploy its circular economy solution

The French startup GreenBig, launched in December 2017 and awarded the Greentech Innovation label in 2020, completed a €6 million fundraising round in July. GreenBig develops innovative solutions that address the challenges of the circular economy. The company’s primary focus is the collection and recycling of the 17 billion plastic bottles consumed in France every …

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Natural risk prevention: meeting with innovative start-ups on flood risk

On Wednesday, October 14th, a special discussion was held organized by GreenTech Innovation on the theme of risk prevention. The meeting featured the participation of the Commissioner General for Sustainable Development, Thomas Lesueur, as well as the DGPR (Directorate General for Risk Prevention) and SCHAPI (Central Hydrometeorology and Flood Forecasting Support Service), who were able …

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A look back at the awards ceremonies during the Meet’Up Greentech

The 2020 Greentech Meet’Up took place on October 5th and 6th. It was an opportunity for numerous startups to hold business meetings and also to receive awards. The Meet’Up’s first prize, “Investors’ Favorite,” was awarded by Olivier Dupont, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Demeter Partners, to the startup GOUACH, led by Alexandre Valette. GOUACH …

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A look back at this first day of the Meet’Up Greentech 2020

Every year, the Ministry of Ecological Transition brings together the French Greentech ecosystem at its annual Meet’Up: startups, SMEs, large corporations, investors, local authorities, and more. This year, the Meet’Up was held entirely in person. The Meet’Up opened on October 5th with speeches by the Minister of Ecological Transition, Barbara Pompili, and the Secretary of …

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Launch of the 7th Greentech Innovation call for events

New call for expressions of interest in greentech innovation The Ministry of Ecological Transition’s GreenTech Innovation initiative has so far selected 190 startups and SMEs with high-potential innovative projects. Labeled “GreenTech Innovation,” they benefit from support from the Ministry, including an acceleration program. Since most of the certified startups and SMEs have achieved remarkable success, …

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The National Bureau of Engineering Students (BNEI) launches the JOB platform

What does this platform do? The JOB platform aims to offer engineering students internship, work-study, or first-job opportunities. Who are they? The National Student Engineering Office (BNE) was founded in 1998 at the initiative of various Student Offices (BDEs).They represent all 185,000 engineering students by bringing together the BDEs of schools and elected officials, regardless …

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The 12th edition of the National Eco-Business Forum organized by ADEME and PEXE

Greentech Innovation and the Ministry of Ecological Transition invite you to participate in the 12th edition of the National Eco-Business Forum organized by ADEME and PEXE – France’s Eco-Businesses on April 8th in virtual format: the meeting place for the cleantech industry’s business and innovation community.This business and innovation day is an opportunity to bring …

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TucoEnergie raises 14 million euros to accelerate energy renovation

TUCOENERGIE, a French SME with the Greentech Innovation label, a major player in energy renovation in France, raises €14 million to accelerate the energy transition and energy renovation in France.The TUCOENERGIE group, a pioneer in energy renovation, announces a €14 million fundraising from IDI (€10 million), which is supported by RAISE Impact (€4 million). Together, …

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Innovation to accelerate public policies for ecological transition

The Greentech Innovation label was created in 2016 and has since certified 170 projects promoting the ecological transition. This thesis aims to analyze the effectiveness of the label in implementing public policies for the ecological transition. To address this issue, this thesis will begin by establishing the specific characteristics of a label, then the major …

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Launch of the “Food Behavior and Attitudes in France” survey: Find out how to access the results

For the first time, CRÉDOC, a French specialist in food behaviors and consumption, will draw on data from the myLabel consumer app to inform its next major study. Every three years, for the past 30 years, the CAF study on Food Behaviors and Attitudes by CRÉDOC (Centre for Research on the Study and Observation of …

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Start-up/public authorities exchange meeting on the theme of data and mobility

On Wednesday, December 9th, a discussion meeting on the topic of data and mobility was held with three Greentech Innovation-certified startups and the MOV’EO competitiveness cluster. This meeting was co-organized by Thomas Lesueur, the Commissioner General for Sustainable Development, and the Directorate General for Infrastructure, Transport and the Sea. The Directorate General for Enterprise and …

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Introduction to crowdfunding with an interview with WiSEED

Deciphering the Principle of Equity Crowdfunding to Finance Greentech Projects Several crowdfunding platforms operate successfully to contribute to the financing of Greentech startups and SMEs: SoWeFund, kisskissbankbank, WiSEED, etc. We therefore thought it would be useful to interview a representative of these operators, in this case WiSEED, which are playing a growing role in financing …

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Presentation of the National Network of Greentech Incubators

As part of its GreenTech Innovation initiative, the Ministry of Ecological Transition, in partnership with Frenchtech, has spearheaded the creation of the National Greentech Incubator Network. This network is aimed at stakeholders contributing to the acceleration of innovative GreenTech startups and SMEs: incubators, accelerators, technology parks, business incubators, grandes écoles, large corporations, research organizations, universities, …

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Start-up/public authorities exchange meeting on the theme of renewable energies

This Wednesday, November 18th, a discussion meeting was held between four Greentech Innovation-certified startups, the General Commissioner for Sustainable Development, Thomas Lesueur, and key players in the field of ecological transition. This discussion meeting on the theme of renewable energy provided an opportunity for the startups Tryon, In Sun We Trust, Lumi’In, and Sereema to …

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Bio Stratège launches the Guyana Immunity collection

Bio Stratège is launching the Guyane Immunité collection to ensure that the people of Guyana have access to high-quality local medicinal plants that respect biodiversity and local producers. This initiative aims to encourage the general public’s use of local medicinal plants in response to the coronavirus epidemic. This project would strengthen the use of these …

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ADEME Carbon Data Webinar

Invitation – ADEME carbon data webinar on June 30 at 2:30 p.m. Following theopening of open data of the Carbon Base® from the Ecological Transition Agency (ADEME), Ecolab ADEME, the service developed with beta.gouv.fr, offers to discuss this data and present possible reuse, during a webinar on June 30 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. …

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Pandobac raises 1.2 million euros for the launch of its new container

Specializing in reusable containers, Pandobac has raised €1.2 million in funding to expand beyond the Île-de-France region and launch a new container. Pandobac raised €1.2 million from business angels, the investment firm BNP Paribas Développement, and institutional investors. This fundraising will enable the startup to finance its expansion beyond the Île-de-France region to develop its …

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Vizcab raises €1.6 million to accelerate control of the carbon impact of construction

Vizcab, a company developing disruptive digital solutions using data science to support the energy and environmental transition in buildings, has raised its first round of funding from Banque des Territoires, Caisse des Dépôts Group, and A/O Proptech.This funding will enable the company to accelerate the commercialization of its SaaS building Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) solutions …

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Ecotech Finance Meeting

The Ecotech Finances Meeting will take place on July 7th in a fully virtual format. It will be a day dedicated to SMEs in the environmental and energy sectors seeking financing, with the presence of the main investment funds active in these sectors: About the meetings The PEXE, in collaboration with ADEME and Bpifrance, is …

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Schneider Electric partners with the StockPro app to support its electricians towards a circular economy as close as possible to field realities

Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is partnering with StockPro, the application that supports construction managers, traders, manufacturers, architects, and the entire building community to reduce waste and maximize profit margins.This partnership will enable all Schneider Electric partner electricians to obtain concrete support through reuse and available profit …

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Additional funding Horizon Europe – Recovery plan

On 27 May 2020, the Commission proposed a revamped multiannual financial framework (€1.1 trillion) and a recovery plan (€750 billion) entitled “Next Generation EU.” This recovery plan would complement the EU budget by introducing new programs (including one in the health sector) and, where appropriate, adding to some programs already proposed in May 2018. The …

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Cleantech Valley companies remain agile in the face of Covid-19!

During this period of confinement, CleanTech Vallée remains active. The companies supported by the CleanTech Booster are responsive and innovative, and they need your support to navigate this major crisis. Supporting the local community has always been a priority for you; today, it becomes more essential than ever. Alongside the CTV team, some have stepped …

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Discover the “companies committed to nature” initiative

The “Companies Committed to Nature” initiative aims to mobilize French companies in favor of biodiversity, to generate concrete commitments, and to ensure the gradual rise of the issue within companies, as part of a progressive approach. It is aimed at all companies, regardless of their size or sector of activity, whether they have long integrated …

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Sirea deploys a disinfection system to combat the shortage of hydroalcoholic gel

Following the shortage of hand sanitizer, Sirea deployed a disinfection and decontamination system called AURA (Antiseptic for Universal and Reliable Applications), which produces sodium hypochlorite through the electrolysis of a simple solution of water and salt. It can produce 8 liters of decontaminating solution in less than 4 hours, using solar energy or conventional power. …

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Kardinal announces the appointment of Raphaël de Castilla as Chief Operating Officer

On March 9, 2020, Kardinal, a publisher of real-time route optimization SaaS solutions, announced the appointment of Raphaël de Castilla as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Raphaël de Castilla will be tasked with developing and structuring the company’s business alongside the partners and founders: Jonathan Bouaziz, Cédric Hervet, and Hugo Farizon. Mr. De Castilla will therefore be …

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i-Nov Innovation Competition Presentation Webinars

Innovation Competition: The 5th Wave is Launched!The i-Nov Innovation Competition of the Investments for the Future Program (PIA) supports innovative projects from SMEs and startups and promotes the accelerated emergence of leading companies in their field. Submit your projects before May 12, 2020, to obtain funding! As operator of the Investments for the Future Program …

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32 new companies join the Greentech Innovation community

On October 5th, during the Meet’Up Greentech 2020, Barbara Pompili announced the results of the latest Call for Expressions of Interest in GreenTech Innovation: 32 startups and SMEs received the label from the Minister of Ecological Transition, bringing the number of certified projects to 180. This label certifies that their project is innovative, has strong …

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Recovery plan: call for projects for state buildings and its operators

The DIE (State Real Estate Directorate) has published a call for projects as part of the recovery plan, which aims to support the construction sector and reduce the energy footprint of government buildings and those of its operators. This is particularly true for advancing the implementation of the tertiary decree (40% reduction by 2030 for …

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IGNfab is organizing its 6th call for projects on the theme of “Energy and Climate”

IGNfab is organizing its 6th call for projects on the theme of “Energy and Climate” at the end of September.Due to the health crisis, this event will be entirely virtual for a week at the end of September, dedicated to the call for projects. This event will feature business meetings, live streams with our partners, …

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i-Nov Innovation Competition

The innovation competition helps co-finance R&D and innovation projects worth between €600,000 and €5 million. The call for projects for the sixth round of the competition was launched in July and will close in October 2020. This sixth round focuses on the following themes:Circular economy, Environmental performance of buildings, Adaptation to climate change, HydrogenOther themes …

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