Ekoo was selected by LVMH from over 1,300 entries to take part in the LVMH Innovation Award. Today, 18 start-ups are still in the competition. Thanks to this selection, Ekoo will be present at the Viva Tech trade show from June 14 to 17, 2023 in Paris. After winning the Innovation Award at the One to One trade show in Monaco. Ekoo is proud to have been selected once again to present its solution.
What is Viva Tech?
Viva Tech is an international trade fair for technology and innovation. It takes place every year in Paris, France. It welcomes an average of 90,000 visitors, making it the world's largest event dedicated to start-ups.
The show brings together technology companies, start-ups, investors, academics and the media to discuss the latest trends and innovations in technology. The show is also open to the general public.
The event features conferences, exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops so that attendees can discover the latest technological advances. These include artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality, fintech, e-commerce, cybersecurity, digital health and much more.
Viva Tech has become a major event in the world of technology. It attracts thousands of participants from all over the world every year.
Companies attend for the unique opportunity to meet players in the fields of IT, engineering and innovation. It's also a chance to discover cutting-edge technologies, attend inspiring conferences and network.
What is the LVMH Innovation Award?
LVMH owns 75 luxury houses, which encourage innovation and creativity. Since 2017, this event has been showcasing the world's best start-ups. The aim is to present solutions to improve the customer experience. This is a real opportunity for companies that may have the chance to enroll in the La Maison Des Start-up LVMH acceleration program. They will have the chance to build a collaboration with the luxury industry leader.
In all, 6 start-ups will be rewarded for their innovative solutions across 6 categories. One start-up will receive a special mention for its Data and AI solution. One of the category winners will be recognized as the winner of the LVMH Innovation Award.
In which LVMH Innovation Award category does Ekoo feature?
Among the 6 categories of the LVMH Innovation Award, Ekoo is ranked in "Omnichannel & Retail". Opposite her are two other very serious contenders who also offer in-store experience, personalization, customer service, sales and marketing.
Each of these 3 start-ups is in the running to win the prize for best Omnichannel & Retail start-up. This fierce battle will take place at the Viva Tech trade show, as they attempt to stand out from the rest. But above all, to convince the jury that their innovation is the most relevant.
What opportunities does Viva Tech offer?
The Viva Tech trade show gives selected start-ups the opportunity to gain visibility. Indeed, the show is eagerly awaited by customers and investors looking to invest in new innovation trends.
Any company less than 5 years old, with a value of less than 100 million dollars, whose activity employs less than fifty people and is related to the issues of the LVMH Group and its Houses can apply for the LVMH Innovation Award.
Since its creation, the LVMH Innovation Award has rewarded the following startups: Heuritech (deep learning), Oyst (e-commerce solution), VeChain (block chain), Kronos Care (post-purchase solution), 3D Look (trial experience), Crobox (Customer Behavior Analysis), Bambuser (Live Stream Shopping) and TOSHI (Operations & Manufacturing Excellence).
