The CGDD’s Ecolab is committed to ensuring the successful completion of the “AI Demonstrators in the Territories” call for projects. These demonstrators represent an opportunity for local authorities, working with stakeholders offering AI solutions, to experiment with the use of AI in their territories to address today’s priority challenges of the ecological transition! We are …
Thank you to the participants of the second AI stakeholder community webinar, held on June 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This webinar was entirely dedicated to the Call for Projects, particularly the new 2023 specifications and the presentation of the Vendée Numérique project. The program included: The National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
For this first interview, Jules Gramont tells us about the UNICO solution, which was hosted at the Living-Lab Greentech in Saint-Mandé, of which he is a co-founder. UNICO offers a turnkey solution for waste collectors for optimized management of their service. The company supports local authorities, businesses, and leading associations in their local areas in …
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Thank you to the participants of the latest AI stakeholder community webinar, which took place on May 25th! This opportunity for discussion strengthens connections between stakeholders and creates a trusted ecosystem thanks to our partners Les Interconnectés and Hub FranceIA. Following the publication of the call for projects specifications, this webinar, “Frugal AI Demonstrators in …
2,150 French greentech companies were identified by BPI France at the end of 2022. Accelerating the ecological transition, decarbonizing our economies, and ensuring energy efficiency across all our activities—we can accelerate all these transformations through innovation! With the Greentech Innovation initiative, we support the Greentech ecosystem in France, whether by certifying start-ups, supporting innovation stakeholders …
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International Day of Forests March 21st is the International Day of Forests! This day was proclaimed in 2012 by the United Nations (UN). 💡Did you know? The FAO, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, estimates that between 2015 and 2020, 10 million hectares of forest disappeared (if you’re wondering what that represents, it’s …
Green Data for Health, a platform referencing environmental data, and the Health Data Hub, a platform hosting health data, today announced the four winning projects from the call for proposals, which will receive human and financial support for a minimum of 18 months. This announcement took place as part of the 2nd edition of the …
How can I access the application form? The application form is available on the Greentech Innovation website’s dedicated call for expressions of interest page and must be submitted to the Simplified Procedures website, along with all required attachments. Can I modify my application after submitting it? No, once the application has been submitted and the …
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Consultation Procedures The Ministry for Ecological Transition (MTE) launched a public consultation on the major challenges of the low-carbon transition from November 2, 2021, to February 15. The contributions received through this consultation will contribute to the ongoing technical work through the working groups of the French Low-Carbon Strategy (SFBC) and the workshops of the …
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They innovate for the ecological transition Sustainable building and cities CCB Greentech is an industrial company that has developed a bio-sourced material: wood concrete, and expanded its use through various prefabricated construction methods, marketed by licensed partners. It produces wood aggregates from wood pulp from French forests. TimberRoc® wood concrete can be used for structural …
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France, represented by Ecolab, the innovation laboratory serving ecological planning within the General Commission for Sustainable Development and the Ministries of Energy, Ecology, and Territory, won this year the European Commission’s EEPA Prize in the “Supporting the Sustainable Transition” category for its “Greentech Procurement Accelerator” project! The prize was awarded in Bilbao as part of …
See you at #MeetUpGreentech 2023, the highlight for innovation players supporting the ecological transition! Join us at Station F on November 7 and 8, 2023, and also online on the Vimeet platform throughout the event for discussions and business meetings. The program includes high-level conferences, inspiring talks, business meetings, networking, and pitch sessions for companies …
The Greentech Living-lab was inaugurated on Monday, June 19th. This residential space for innovative and sustainable businesses is run by the Ecolab of the General Commission for Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Paris Est Marne & Bois Territorial Public Establishment (which brings together 13 municipalities). These eco-businesses aim to develop their solutions and enter …
Developed in 1935 by British botanist Arthur George Tansley, the term “ecosystem” primarily refers to the set of interactions that different species have with a specific environment (marine, terrestrial, etc.), but also with each other. Within an ecosystem, we always find an environment conditioned by physical and chemical elements (temperature, light, pH, etc.) and the …
Have you applied for the AMI Greentech Innovation 2022? Want to know more about what’s next? All the information is below: Important Dates Mid-October 2021 : Announcement of the 2022 AMI at the 2021 Greentech Meet’Up December 10, 2021 : Webinar to answer all your questions, available as a replay on the Greentech Innovation YouTube …
Combining the terms “Green” and “Tech,” Greentech encompasses all stakeholders using new technologies to support the ecological transition. Whether they are companies, incubators, or investors, these stakeholders share the same ambition to foster new lifestyles that are more respectful of both people and the environment. The term emerged in the 2000s in the United States, …
An incubator is a temporary reception and support structure offering premises, assistance, and services tailored to the specific needs of start-up or newly established businesses. There are currently two types of incubators: those for general businesses and those for businesses specialized in a particular sector. Commonly referred to as “hives,” incubators allow emerging businesses to …
Every month, find a summary of the key highlights of Greentech Innovation-certified startups and SMEs! Kompozite raises €1.4 million to decarbonize the construction industry As RE2020, the new environmental building regulation, comes into effect for new homes in France, Kompozite announces a €1.4 million fundraising to deploy its digital platform to assist in the design …
Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister of Industry, and Cédric O, Secretary of State for Digital Affairs, highlighted the importance of startups to the French economy: in addition to being a genuine source of jobs and creating wealth, they are in line with the government’s ambitions, such as supporting innovation to advance the country’s ecological and energy transition. …
The Ecolab of the General Commission for Sustainable Development will be present at the Mayors and Local Authorities Exhibition from November 22 to 24, 2022 (Porte de Versailles). During these three days, it will host twelve Greentech Innovation award-winning companies at its booth and present its various programs to assist local authorities in their ecological …
Organized by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion and the Ministry of Energy Transition, the Greentech Meet’Up brought together more than 2,400 participants this year. It took place on October 18th at Station F and online on October 19th and 20th. 1,227 startups and 194 investors took part in the Meet’Up, and 2,000 …
From October 19 to 22, 2021, the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion organized the second edition of one of its flagship events: Meet’Up Greentech. This event is the annual gathering of the French Greentech ecosystem. October 19 This day took place in person at the Pierre Mendès France Conference Center, Ministry of the …
The Paris-Est-Marne et Bois Intermunicipal Authority (PEMB) and the Ecolab of the General Commission for Sustainable Development (Ministry of Ecological Transition) were pleased to welcome Katharina Knapton-Vierlich (Head of Unit Public Procurement Policy) and her team in charge of Public Procurement at DG Grow of the European Commission. The meeting took place at the Living-Lab …
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Every month, find a summary of the key highlights of startups and SMEs with the Greentech Innovation label! New fundraising for Kompozite As RE2020, the new environmental building regulations, come into effect for new homes in France, Kompozite announces a €1.4 million fundraising to deploy its digital platform to assist in the design of low-carbon …
Definition Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of theories and techniques used to create machines capable of simulating human intelligence. AI is based in particular on machine learning technology: the machine feeds on a large volume of data that it processes using an algorithm to draw conclusions. These analyses are then memorized by the machine, …
Phoenix Mobility Announces its First Fundraising Round of €3 Million This greentech company specializes in retrofitting: the conversion of internal combustion vehicles to electric vehicles. It develops standardized and modular conversion solutions for utility vehicles, as well as bodywork and specialty vehicles for VSEs/SMEs, large corporations, and local authorities. <span data-metadata="“>Learn more Phoenix Mobility Announces …
45-8 ENERGY Announces a Second Funding Round of €4.9 Million This fundraising will enable the Metz-based company to support its helium and natural hydrogen exploration and production activities by strengthening its teams, ensuring the successful deployment of its first production pilot, and accelerating its international expansion. <span data-metadata="“>Learn more StockPro Announces a €4 Million Funding …
Hello Marie! We’re delighted to welcome you back for this second interview dedicated to the female talents of Greentech. First of all, can you remind us what Ecodrop is? Ecodrop offers waste management solutions for construction professionals. We either give them access to professional recycling centers near their construction sites at preferential rates, or we …
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Hello, can you introduce yourself? I’m Romain Bouiller, the founder and CEO of Trizzy, a social and solidarity economy startup (ESUS accredited) committed to the environment and society. It offers the first one-stop shop dedicated to waste to support communities and users in their efforts to achieve the circular economy and reduce their waste. For …
Hello Tiphaine, can you introduce yourself? Hello Illari! At MyTroc I’m the co-founder and sales director. I joined Floriane’s (the founder of MyTroc) crazy adventure in 2018. The original idea for MyTroc came from Floriane, who in 2015 witnessed a fairly ordinary scene outside a school: two mothers were exchanging babysitting for clothes. And actually, …
The Greentech Innovation-certified startup MyTroc has launched its new platform for the reuse and sharing of equipment and skills within companies. Thanks to MyTroc Pro, businesses can now give these items a second life through loans and donations, whether furniture, electronic equipment, or office supplies. This project is part of a concrete CSR (Corporate Social …
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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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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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Meetings on Territories in Transition & Eco-SMEs in Île-de-France:
On January 1, 2021, the IGN (National Institute of Geographic Information Systems) made all of its data freely available. During the webinar, participants were able to discover all its benefits and then discuss them with IGN managers. The IGN puts its expertise at the service of public policy makers and end users of geographic and …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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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Can you introduce yourself? Hydroxyd offers autonomous, compact, and connected water treatment plants to support manufacturers in their ecological transition. Our ambition at Hydroxyd is to revolutionize the market for on-site industrial wastewater treatment plants to democratize access and contribute to a cleaner world! Hydroxyd_Mathieu-Auget Hydroxyd_Lorane-Lambert For those who don’t know you, can you explain …
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Can you introduce yourself? Hello, I’m Antoine Desferet, the co-founder of Phoenix Mobility. For those who don’t know you, can you explain how your service offering directly aligns with the Ministry’s public policies? We convert internal combustion vehicles into 100% electric vehicles for businesses and local authorities. Our conversion kit reduces CO2 emissions related to …
Can you introduce yourself? vorteX.io was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Toulouse. We offer a real-time hydrological measurement service using innovative remote sensing instruments inspired by space. For those who are unfamiliar with you, can you explain how your service directly aligns with the Ministry’s public policies? The vorteX.io service aims to address …
Can you introduce yourself? I am Manuel Silva, president and founder of SAS HD_Signs, based in Avignon. The company is developing its “HD_Global” project for greater road safety and greener mobility: in this regard, HD_Signs has obtained the “GreenTech Innovation” label for its project, which models an innovative approach to road weather analysis.The HD_Global concept …
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Can you introduce yourself? I’m Christophe Hurbin, founder and president of myLabel. Free and independent, myLabel is a digital platform that allows everyone to evaluate the products we eat on all aspects of health, planet, and social well-being, based on their personal expectations. In-store—via smartphone—or while shopping online, products that don’t meet expectations can be …
Can you introduce yourself? I am Maïwenn Mollet, the Director of the “Les Couches Fertiles” project at The Alchemists. The Alchemists is a ESUS company (Solidarity Enterprise of Social Utility) created almost 4 years ago. Our job is to collect and compost food waste in urban areas. We are also working on a innovative baby …
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Can you introduce yourself? I’m Laurent Bernard, co-founder of the startup Ecojoko. We offer a connected assistant to reduce electricity waste in homes. Laurent Bernard (2)For those who don’t know you, can you explain how your service directly aligns with the Ministry’s public policies? Our solution helps reduce electricity waste in France. In fact, we …
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Can you introduce yourself? Hello, I’m Damien Cuny, CEO and co-founder of Epidherm. Epidherm is a digital platform whose mission is to accelerate the low-carbon transition in building construction and renovation. For those who don’t know you, can you explain how your service offering directly aligns with the Ministry’s public policies?The public authorities are currently …
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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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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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