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<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/pexels_mike_b_110844_10ecdec828/pexels_mike_b_110844_10ecdec828.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;Prices for the silvery white metal – critical to batteries powering the world’s growing fleet of electric vehicles – have&nbsp;<a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/lithium">surged more than fivefold</a> in the past year, to record levels. While that’s a cost headache for car makers, it’s good news for startups working to recover the materials from spent lithium-ion batteries.“It’s definitely the time for recycling of lithium-ion batteries,” said Vikrant Singh, chief technology officer and co-founder of<a href="https://batxenergies.com/">&nbsp;BatX Energies</a>, an Indian startup that extracts lithium, cobalt and other materials from spent batteries, and which presented its technology at VivaTech 2022. “Pricing for these materials is increasing, so it’s a very, very highly profitable business.”While lithium has been notoriously unprofitable to recover from scrap, the price surge has made the metal the<a href="https://circularenergystorage.com/articles/2022/2/25/there-is-no-such-thing-as-status-que-in-battery-reuse-and-recycling">&nbsp;most valuable element</a> in most lithium-ion battery chemistries, according to researcher<a href="https://circularenergystorage.com/">&nbsp;Circular Energy Storage</a>. Until recently, prices for scrap Li-ion batteries were mostly set based on the cobalt and nickel content.Global sales of electric vehicles<a href="https://www.ev-volumes.com/">&nbsp;more than doubled</a> last year, driving demand for the lithium, cobalt and nickel used to make their batteries. More than 70 countries have set targets for net-zero emissions for 2050, which the International Energy Agency says will require “nothing short of the complete transformation of the global energy system.”Total corporate funding for battery storage companies rose to $17 billion in 2021 from $6.6 billion a year earlier, according to<a href="https://mercomcapital.com/product/2021-q4-annual-funding-ma-report-storage-grid-efficiency/">&nbsp;Mercom Capital Group</a>. Venture-capital funding for the sector rose to $8.8 billion from $1.6 billion, with most of that money going to lithium-ion battery technology companies.“Lithium-ion battery demand is growing at its fastest-ever rate and is on course for 50% year-on-year growth,” Simon Moores, CEO of price reporting agency<a href="https://www.benchmarkminerals.com/">&nbsp;Benchmark Mineral Intelligence</a>, said in a June 23<a href="https://www.benchmarkminerals.com/membership/the-energy-storage-revolution-has-arrived-but-who-will-have-dominion-over-the-megatrend-of-our-times/">&nbsp;commentary</a>. “Waiting times for EVs are lengthening, a lithium ion battery shortage is hitting many automakers, and, most crucially, key raw material prices are at all time highs.”Costly raw materials are great for recycling, prompting companies to put in more effort and investment to make sure valuables aren’t left behind, according to Circular Energy Storage. The market researcher says there was a “huge spike’’ in investment and announcements of new recycling capacity in 2021.Lithium currently accounts for 18% of the raw-material costs in a lithium-ion battery, ahead of nickel with about 14% and cobalt with 12%,<a href="https://twitter.com/sdmoores/status/1540002152407597056/photo/1">&nbsp;data</a> from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence shows. About 800 grams of lithium carbonate is required per kWh in a<a href="https://www.savannahresources.com/lithium/lithium-market-dynamics/">&nbsp;lithium-ion battery</a>, according to mining company<a href="https://www.savannahresources.com/">&nbsp;Savannah Resources</a>, equivalent to about 150 grams of pure lithium. That would mean a 100 kWh battery contains more than $1,000 worth of lithium at today’s prices.Beyond profitability, the environmental impact of mining battery metals makes recycling critical, said Singh at BatX. “Lithium mining is a water-exhausting activity, cobalt is a very harmful activity in terms of pollution, so it’s our responsibility to create a circular economy by recycling lithium-ion batteries,” the CTO said.The<a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2020.578044/full">&nbsp;main methods</a> to recycle batteries either use chemicals to leach out the valuable materials, with recovery rates for lithium and cobalt of more than 99%, or high-temperature smelting, which recovers copper, cobalt, nickel, and turns lithium<a href="https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/21629">&nbsp;into slag</a>. New recycling methods are exploring direct physical recycling of battery components.The European Union has<a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/">&nbsp;proposed regulation</a> that targets recycling recovery rates for Li-ion batteries of 95% for cobalt and 70% for lithium by 2030, while China has continued to strengthen its rules for battery recycling.The outlook for mandated recycling efficiency and material-recover rates has focused the attention of battery makers, as well as the commodity giants.<a href="https://www.glencore.com/">&nbsp;Glencore</a> set up a partnership with Canadian recycler<a href="https://li-cycle.com/">&nbsp;Li-Cycle</a>,&nbsp;U.S. startup<a href="https://ascendelements.com/">&nbsp;Ascend Elements</a> in March<a href="https://ascendelements.com/sk-battery-america/">&nbsp;agreed to recycle</a> battery manufacturing scrap for<a href="https://claycorp.com/project/sk-battery-america-inc">&nbsp;SK Battery America</a>, while Li-Cycle in April announced an<a href="https://li-cycle.com/press-releases/li-cycle-completes-commercial-agreements-with-lg-chem-and-lg-energy-solution/">&nbsp;agreement</a> with<a href="https://www.lgensol.com/en/index">&nbsp;LG Energy Solutions</a> to do the same.Carmaker&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toyota.com/">Toyota</a> in June announced a collaboration with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/">Redwood Materials</a> for the recycling of hybrid electric vehicle batteries, and to investigate how to incorporate recycling into Toyota’s battery production in North America.<a href="https://rechargebatteries.org/sustainable-batteries/">Recharge</a>, the European industry association for advanced rechargeable and lithium batteries, has cautioned against making requirements for recycled content too strict for European battery makers, saying that will hurt EU plans to set up local production of power cells for the automotive industry.Battery waste “has reached significant volumes in Asia, making it easier for Asian companies to access recycled battery materials,’’ said Kinga Timaru-Kast, Recharge’s director for public affairs. “Volumes of available secondary raw materials in Europe are low, and a too ambitious recycled content obligation would jeopardize the competitiveness of European batteries.”Right now, one obstacle recyclers may face is a shortage of used batteries. With expected lifetimes for an electric car battery of ten to 15 years, and the possibility of reusing vehicle batteries for energy storage, recycling will ramp up as the decade progresses, according to McKinsey. Independent recyclers may face a scramble for feedstock in coming years, with availability of end-of-life batteries still limited by the end of the decade, Wood Mackenzie analyst Max Reid<a href="https://www.woodmac.com/press-releases/li-ion-battery-recycling-not-expected-to-take-off-before-2030/">&nbsp;predicts</a>Last year, about 210,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries were available for recycling around the world, and 820,000 tons will be recycled in 2030, Circular Energy Storage estimates.Recycling could account for 15% to 25% of the metal requirements to produce Li-ion batteries by the end of the decade, according to a report by<a href="http://www.avicenne.com/pdf/The%20Rechargeable%20Battery%20Market%20and%20Main%20Trends%202020%20%E2%80%93%202030%20C%20Pillot%20Presentation%20at%20BATTERIES%202021%20Lyon%20France%20September%202021.pdf">&nbsp;Avicenne Energy</a>. McKinsey is a little less optimistic, saying lithium recycling could reach around 6% of total supply by 2030, and Wood Mackenzie analyst Max Reid says recycling won’t take off before 2030.“In the next 10 to 15 years, a recycled content obligation will steepen EU dependency on third country secondary raw materials,” Timaru-Kast at Recharge said. “Too early high recycled content targets might bring shortages of battery raw materials in the EU.”Yet another challenge includes the variety in designs and chemistry used for lithium-ion batteries. Most Li-ion batteries are not designed to be easily disassembled, and damaged batteries can trigger fires or explosions.Singh at BatX expects it’ll be another two to three years to start seeing sufficient amounts of electric vehicle scrap. The startup, which is working with companies including Samsung C&amp;T and<a href="https://heroelectric.in/">&nbsp;Hero Electric</a>, will use the time to fine-tune its technology, expand a battery-collection system in India and raise funding for plant expansion, according to the CTO.“It’s the right time to start, because it will take some time to make it to perfection in terms of circularity and extraction of materials,” Singh said. “We want to preserve these metals for future generations.”&nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/Lab_India_de3115f651/Lab_India_de3115f651.jpg"></figure>BatX's stand at VivaTech 2022. Photo credit: VivaTech&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Electrification: High-flying prices for battery metals creates opportunity for recyclers

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A chat with Sébastien Badault, Nelly Mensah, Sebastien Borget and Marc Petit.

<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/0VRJDpDYzRBG4RB7rjJ8Q7Bd48X3yCJQuA5-_UxtP--a8X4fyBM_pgY0xNVX9wHZ8iY8xuxJLYQJFpTSy4Z4iBZqhyXeInHYL9eyIb0O-Wb0FInsZVKbjnN52KWWvkQp4ieuX7MWXx8fl9HyItT0hw"> It’s not all fun and games in the metaverse. Many industries are looking to tap into new ways of conducting business in this digital space. Yet how does it create new opportunities for businesses in a range of industries from entertainment to sports retail? What is the economic behavior of users in the metaverse? We explored the economy underlying the metaverse with four experts in the area:&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/b584695f-0eb4-ec11-997e-a04a5e7cf9dc">Sebastien Badault</a>, Vice President of Metaverse &amp; Web3 at Ledger;&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/58821994-ffd7-ec11-b656-a04a5e7d2a9d">Nelly Mensah</a>, Head of Crypto &amp; Metaverse at LVMH;&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/a285ec72-79a3-ec11-a22a-a04a5e7cd2d9">Sebastien Borget</a>, Co-founder &amp; COO of The Sandbox; and&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/87e11f7c-67a4-ec11-a99b-a04a5e7d3e1c">Marc Petit</a>, Vice President of Epic Games at Unreal Engine Ecosystem. &nbsp;<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/73gSKwRC1gAkKXsi5jeyXqltnBCMrpYn7f62KlJ3hlvvS1tiDI4vaquumxNgliZqkX_9anJJ-ZExhRrEbgloq_qloewQrqRwTGLv_KVP7WYUouTxm6XBT2Ad5TPMDoJLsTOoH8Lw4szRJzQR7R1eWw">Marc Petit. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>“People love the metaverse”</h2>The metaverse has been a topic of discussion for quite some time. Whether it be the theme of a futuristic sci-fi movie or a social media video, the buzz has been growing and growing. But what is so attractive about it? What makes people spend so much time in a digital space such as this, and inevitably more money? &nbsp;According to Petit, its popularity is growing because of two things: real social interactions&nbsp;and the ability to&nbsp;customize literally everything. Users want to hang out and chat with the people they most care about, no matter where they are.&nbsp;“It’s the social communication aspect which is why people love the metaverse. But it’s also interactive and customizable. Our kids want to customize everything they touch, they want to make it theirs.” &nbsp;But it might go a bit beyond that. Creating a custom character is a cool experience, but what if I want to use that character in a different game, or even sell parts of it to another player? Our panelists believe the attractiveness of the metaverse is more than just customizing your character, it’s about owning it –&nbsp;real digital ownership of it. &nbsp;Borget put it,&nbsp;“What we’ve seen so far in the sphere of virtual gaming for the last 25 years, is that any content that I create or buy with real money is not actually mine. I can’t send it to another user, I can’t use it on another platform, I can’t even sell it on a marketplace outside of the game. It was considered a black market to take your assets, your skins and weapons, your creations, and try to monetize it.”&nbsp;But what the metaverse provides is the freedom to buy, sell, or trade digital items through technology that is open, transparent and trusted –&nbsp;the blockchain. Users own those items and the platforms or games can’t take it away from them. &nbsp;And the concept of ownership goes beyond gaming too. Content creators that use Web2 platforms have to rely on the policies and structure that the platforms enforce. A YouTuber that has 4 million followers and hundreds of millions views on their videos could have their account taken down overnight by YouTube and all their content – the videos they personally created – would be gone.&nbsp; &nbsp;“This aspect of ownership will drive more creators to the metaverse, which will then bring more users in the end,” added Badault. A chain reaction that many Web2 platforms may start seeing the effects of soon.&nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/MhWYd-jCOl2JJdDU111Y_w6n5Qa472VCp_zKCPv40tiCwt4NQxbHzK1yjXWY0FjK__FpPQJgsLdQlYo4mATARBhh01U7tJ526H1DTXpYXB-q9k-BFNjZ_wvnujC96MeaBqWI3cULCAvG-JuxXvG5zQ">Image from inside The Sandbox. Photo credit: The Sandbox<h2>“Web3 and Metaverse are the future for all brands”</h2>So users own their content, but how are businesses able to use this technology for monetary gains? For Borget, The Sandbox’s creator, he thinks that this ownership can actually lead to&nbsp;new market options. “Owning your digital assets has a strong meaning and can help create a new economy, even launch new jobs, help push and give opportunities to creators, no matter where they are. Making the bar of accessibility very low, so that&nbsp;anyone can be a creator and won’t need to read a user manual or know how to code in order to start.” &nbsp;For luxury brands and retail, Mensah sees the economy of the metaverse expanding through a couple of outlets. “At LVMH, we think that&nbsp;Web3 and Metaverse are absolutely the future for all brands, including luxury. We’ve been experimenting with it for some time now. From virtual try-ons for our beauty brands to creating partners in the gaming industry. But now that the space is maturing, we are looking at a range of business models to explore. The fact that you can actually own digital assets in the virtual space is absolutely game changing. There are so many touchpoints of the consumer journey that we can enhance with the metaverse. From awareness to purchase to after sales.” &nbsp;<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/uuXvP6HuzzESmGY9uXEwvx5nuJ1J9l7awAoTou-8Rwcb6adcwQweTHcdRCvdEUC68KJ7cOJgvhubdYX1vYedx9_OLhE7304PPuwe6XBv2eoQqv6qOoNCUaFXTi_8_kV6kQHabpZkiUFYVxZST-U3mQ">Livi, LVMH’s ‘Face of Innovation’ avatar, presenting at VivaTech. Photo credit: LVMH<h2>“The centralized to decentralized has already happened”</h2>The concept of the metaverse is built on blockchain technology and a transition to Web3 internet. A transition from centralized to decentralized internet would take more than just transferring the current internet into a new Web3 format. It would take every entity on the internet&nbsp;handing control to users little by little. “The loss of control is what is going to provide more opportunities for creativity over time,”&nbsp;said Borget. An internet with more freedom to explore, create, exchange, and learn benefits not just users but large companies too, because there is more trust. No more wondering what companies are doing with your data once you accept cookies on their site.&nbsp; &nbsp;And for a handful of industries, that control has already started getting passed on to users. Badault brought up the example of social media.&nbsp;“The centralized to decentralized has already happened&nbsp;with instagram for example and influencers. A brand might not have many followers, so they hand some control over to influencers to give them more visibility.”&nbsp;When the notion of influencers started, brands were quite hesitant to join the bandwagon because they weren’t in control of the content posted. But once they saw what a tool it could be for visibility, the influencer market shot up.&nbsp; &nbsp;A similar curve of adoption might be in store for the metaverse as well, but there are still some things that are holding back its evolution. For Badault, the usability and security measures are still not up to par for what users want in a decentralized internet.&nbsp;“Once it is easy to use and secure, there will be 5 billion Web3 users.” &nbsp;<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/UsPIcjdG-X5-IISuceV3kwQ6u9tIMVNysVofCCSZPW7mIz9zsKEGiJD69Zp8ac6HgvznKF5iV7Hzi_Iy1StUDzcdxKzHmvkcOq20dtvgP9MOLmrnuGWZ1rXS8pMIQvf8uwsazmYMIx_tayWcRu991A">Sebastien Badault. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>How will we transition to the metaverse?</h2>With all the talk about how we could improve the functionality of the internet and even aspects of our daily lives, how much time would people really spend in the metaverse once it becomes a reality? How will our physical world exist with the metaverse? &nbsp;As the Head of Crypto and Metaverse, Mensah gave us a surprising perspective, given her role. “The next big step might actually be augmented reality, not metaverse,”&nbsp;she said.&nbsp;“Being able to display additional user information next to products, or making your neighborhood more beautiful through a lens might lead us more into this reality. But we are still lacking a solid piece of technology to do that. In between a headset and a phone app. Something that won’t mess up my hair!”&nbsp; &nbsp;AR proves an interesting medium that mixes both the physical world that we know and the digital aspects of the metaverse that people dream about. Petit agreed with Mensah on this transition into the metaverse.&nbsp;“AR and glass is a huge opportunity. We will be able to see content on our windows, on our windshields, on our glasses. I think that augmented reality is a real aspect of the digital world that can bring a lot of value and utility to everyone.” &nbsp;<h2>“It’s going to be revolutionary”</h2>No matter what the transition into metaverse and Web3 technology will look like, what’s sure is that it’s not a fad. Yet the best practices and business opportunities of these digital spaces might take some time to be implemented.&nbsp; &nbsp;For some of our panelists, they believe that it’s the newer generations, the ones that have grown up with screens around them, that will create the future. Badault put it,&nbsp;“The newer generations, because they have been given the tools to be creative, are growing up creating things on their own. Parents say ‘You’re spending too much time on screens,’ but what they are doing there is incredibly creative. Like TikToks, or characters in games. They are becoming the new generation of creators and&nbsp;given the right tools, God knows what they will be coming up with. But it’s going to be revolutionary.” &nbsp;If you want to watch the full session, you can watch the replay on our Digital Platform&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/a415eac7-0bc7-ec11-997e-a04a5e7d0d63">here</a>!

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Session Digest: Metaverse Economics, Unlocking Business Opportunities

<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/Image1_e14c97d16e/Image1_e14c97d16e.jpg"></figure> VivaTech is not just a place to show off the newest innovations and listen to top speakers from the tech ecosystem, it is also a place where people meet, partnerships are made and ideas are born. Since the start of VivaTech, we have been a facilitator for these encounters, yet many stories of what VivaTech has brought to startups, investors, exhibitors and partners alike go unnoticed. Luckily, in the search for some inspiring stories, we found a few pearls this year at VivaTech!&nbsp;Company:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.meersens.com">Meersens</a>&nbsp;Sector: Information Technology, HealthHQ: Lyon, FranceYear founded:&nbsp;2017Who we interviewed: Morane Rey-Huet, co-founder and CEO&nbsp;<h3>Startup story</h3>12.6 million deaths each year are attributable to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.who.int/news/item/15-03-2016-an-estimated-12-6-million-deaths-each-year-are-attributable-to-unhealthy-environments">unhealthy environments</a>. Yet many of the factors that cause these deaths are not visible; we can’t see that we are being harmed by our environments, whether it is due to unhealthy drinking water, polluted air, or other invisible factors. At Meersens, a startup from France, their passion for public health drove them to create solutions to make the invisible aspects of our immediate environment visible to as many people as possible.With their integrated SaaS/API platform, businesses can analyze environmental intelligence to anticipate environmental risks and make confident decisions for all stakeholders involved.&nbsp;After getting the startup off the ground running in 2017, Meersens ventured into the halls of VivaTech for the first time in 2019 and then again in 2021. They came with the hopes of making some connections with other entrepreneurs, pitching their idea, and maybe meeting some inspiring people. But what they left with was much more.&nbsp;<h3>The investor</h3>Among several investors who stopped by the environmental health startup at VivaTech was&nbsp;Jacques Attali, a French venture capitalist, economic and social theorist, writer, and political adviser. Attali founded the Positive Planet NGO, which supports the creation of positive businesses. Since its creation, they have supported more than 11 million micro-entrepreneurs.Inspired by Meersens’ solution and the founders’ enthusiasm for the urgent mission of contributing to a healthier world, Attali decided to invest in the French startup after VivaTech. But the story doesn’t end there! Attali also became one of the four board members for Meersens. “These four advisors are really helping us take off like a rocket,” said CEO Rey-Huet. “And it was thanks to VivaTech that we were able to meet Attali.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>The partnership</h3>With the help of the visibility from their stands at VivaTech, Meersens also got an international feature on CNN. This exposure along with the many people Meersens was able to talk to during the event skyrocketed their visibility. Which led to several discussions with interested partners and key European corporations. Among them was a major player in the insurance field, one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. After VivaTech, the discussion with this major player continued and one week before the VivaTech 2022 edition, Meersens signed a key contract with them.&nbsp;“Getting that contract was the result of our growing position and recognition in the field of prevention. And Vivatech was really crucial to it,”&nbsp;explained Rey-Huet. Another win for the environmental startup!&nbsp;<h3>And the story continues…</h3>Coming back for a third round with big intentions, Meersens hit the ground running at VivaTech 2022. This year was an opportunity to further reinforce their collaboration with Huawei who invited them to exhibit on their stand. Meersens is also about to start their Series A funding, and are hoping to reach 10 million euros in this round.&nbsp;The funds will be used for three things. “One is to finalize our roadmap for innovations to deliver the full promise of making the link between environment and health. And helping people to reduce those risks. It is too bad to lose 20 years of good health. We have to do something there. The second one is mostly for recruitment. We are growing at 300% rate right now. So we really need to find new salespeople to ensure that we can recruit different people around the world. And the third one is to make our footprint in the US market.”But VivaTech wasn’t all business for this startup. It was also a great&nbsp;team building moment. The three team members present this year (between pitching to passers-by at their stand!) were able to squeeze out to see a few sessions together.One piece of advice the startup’s CEO would give to first timers at VivaTech?&nbsp;“Take any opportunity for an interview, a photo, a meeting. You never know what that will bring you in the end. And also if you are coming for the first time, apply for challenges. Having the support of a partner at a big event like this is so helpful and increases your exposure.”Overall, Rey-Huet says that VivaTech really is&nbsp;the&nbsp;place for startups. “We're here, because this is the place to be. In the world, it is the best place to be right now, no doubt. We love VivaTech. We are so happy to see everybody; to see our partners, our customers, other startups.&nbsp;This energy here at VivaTech makes you feel like anyone can do the impossible.”

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Meersens a VivaStory for the books

<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/vt22_s1_d3_17_15_the_future_of_healthcare_2e1df97abf/vt22_s1_d3_17_15_the_future_of_healthcare_2e1df97abf.jpg"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechThe past two years have pushed our healthcare systems to the limits. While this has brought about many innovations and discoveries, it has also brought to light issues of regulation and privacy. So, where do we go from here? What does the future of healthcare look like? We discussed this topic with Sumbul Desai, VP of Health at Apple, and Stanislas Niox Chateau, co-founder and CEO of Doctolib, on the VivaTech stage a few weeks ago during our sixth edition.Sumbul is herself a physician and started at Apple in 2017. As Vice President of Health she oversees their health initiatives including clinical product development, medical research, and innovative clinical partnerships. She also leads the regulatory and quality teams at Apple.Stanislas co-founded Doctolib in 2013 with a simple but ambitious vision: to improve the daily lives of healthcare workers and make access to care fast and equal for all. Doctolib is the leader in e-health in Europe, thanks to its several thousand Doctolibers with humanistic values and a commitment to improving the health sector. &nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dNDg6nbH6G1SNV6wFBOkx1jKzLX9XRqS5f-s0KCj4EzpHcZZal7CZwpUBj3UiQ1QLI7fPDxax5PAlbRRNanK-A415i4LKnWloswwCURmjCXA39h_dDfyhkfAcE8qrB4IPPM868nR8YZPFbU9Eg"></figure>Sumbul Desai. Photo credit: VivaTech<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>The relationship between technology and the health sphere</h3>When we think of healthcare, technology might not be the first connecting word we associate with the sector. But technology really is an opportunity for the health ecosystem to scale the fastest.For the Sumbul, “Technology can scale healthcare in a meaningful way. It should be an enabler, whether that means achieving better personal health or creating more access to healthcare. We should not be using technology just for technology’s sake.”Too much technology and too much data can be overwhelming for patients and caretakers alike. So using innovations to create meaningful solutions that break down why certain metrics are important can make a difference. Apple’s watch, for example, can now detect irregularities in people’s heartbeat; a practical application that can offer data insights to users over the long term.“Technology should empower people to take care of their health,” the VP of Health stated.&nbsp;“It should focus on relationships between the patient and the physician.”&nbsp;There should be this notion of how we can improve the dialogue between the two.For Stanislas,&nbsp;“Healthcare is an impossible equation to solve.”&nbsp;On one side of the equation, healthcare needs are growing super fast, due to demographic pressure, aging people, and an increase in chromatic disease and mental health issues. And on the other end, there is a lack of healthcare resources. Healthcare providers feel isolated, they have outdated equipment, and use old software. Stanislas believes that technology can solve part of this equation. It can bridge the gap between a lack of resources and the evolving needs for healthcare.“Technology can help create a frictionless healthcare process, which is all patients want when they go see a doctor,” he shared. It can give healthcare providers software services to transform how they work, like allowing them to gain time in administrative processes, or automate scheduling. And for patients, technology can give them easier access to their health records, or get them in contact quickly with a physician right when they need.&nbsp;<h3 style="text-align:justify;">The impact of Big Data on the healthcare industry</h3>Healthcare in itself is built on data. It is based in science and on comparing data. Scientists, doctors, nurses, cardiologists, neurologists all use data to make decisions. Without data, it would be impossible to innovate in the industry.However, at what point does using data have an impact on the consumer? How private is our data when it is tracked all the time? At what point does privacy end and the greater good of being more efficient in discovering new drugs or cures override privacy?For both of our speakers, personal data was one of their main concerns. Afterall, personal health comes down to your own data. Numbers and metrics play a large role in how we know if we are well, or not. So for Apple and Doctolib, they hand over the control to users and allow them to decide with whom they share their information. “No one should have access to it besides you and your practitioner,” said Stanislas&nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/71iqWkpeBsL_VAV9uA7ZTG6Sx5a_T9W8oP_iTSPnjuQjPffj0J8AgvI5n4xGdeS-WvRsjYlZfI4_qQvPrMpPekPdOU9g5BFUaiD3OydR5a2uZyaN4rlaAI2MYEPCfo3yCHhbZkpCSX9ZNKx7dg"></figure>Stanislas Niox Chateau. Photo credit: VivaTech<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3 style="text-align:justify;">The next big emerging technologies in healthcare</h3>For Sumbul, the next revolution in the healthcare industry isn’t necessarily about the next gadgets or the next top features on a device. The next revolution should be about preventative care and being proactive about health.&nbsp;“At Apple we ask ourselves, how can we get people to think about their health in small ways every day? If we do that, we will have less people in the cardiologists office later on,” she explained.Healthcare is a basic human right, which means making it accessible for everyone and ensuring the health technologies are not just used by 1-2% of the population. Stanislas noted,&nbsp;“We need to build technology that everyone can use, no matter your age or your location.”“At the end of the day we need to build useful services,”&nbsp;he continued.&nbsp;“What we care about is: Do we build services that create value for patients and care teams. And do people use it? We don’t build technology just because. We innovate to improve people’s daily lives.”&nbsp;<h3 style="text-align:justify;">So, what does the future look like?</h3>At the end of the day, there are a lot of improvements that can be made in the health sector. Yet the direction it will go will be different for every country. There are so many differences on what care looks like depending on culture, heritage, and access.&nbsp;“We are in the early days of healthcare innovation,” said Stanislas. “I hope there are plenty of entrepreneurs that want to create and innovate in healthcare with us. This sector is amazing. Let’s continue building great things.”If you want to watch the full session, you can watch the replay on our Digital Platform&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/9845b7ff-49db-ec11-b656-a04a5e7d2a9d">here</a>! &nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ZPeeiXnxphLVpPq0Td34Y3R1P86QjPbfYq5yvZli9PwAZCqosJk95xnjLBoUoFiudup6Cga_abOzlXsfNztAiXFTqfNlig5rcwmLePVFC_WedsZPTjYcy1pymDf1MAf9Z8-9gV2k4iqFGWl9Rw"></figure>

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Session Digest : "The Future of Healthcare"

<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/mer_13h_innovations_Jetson_1_b8fbd3c5eb/mer_13h_innovations_Jetson_1_b8fbd3c5eb.jpg"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechVivaTech 2022 was a blur! We still can’t believe that it’s already over. One of our favorite parts (among so many…) was the amount of innovations present! From new carbon capture tools and flexible solar panels to personal eVTOLs and plants that create energy, visitors and exhibitors alike had the pleasure of discovering over 300 innovations for themselves. Since we obviously don’t have the time to describe&nbsp;every&nbsp;single one of these innovations (as much as we would like to), our editor’s made a short list of our favorites. &nbsp;<h3>Roaming the fields, you might find… robot buggies?</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/TkiWYOk_j-5nZoTlDRt9ujHq6lDdnSc8G8DKJzF4D-vN6786eeXTI-0jU23rcCNod5A0J-F5ecih6AtOj7ibAcqqOaRFbjrjmfGBsNFCz75AxlyepQO72IiaD4oobzIrqOql3rS-YvsU46V4-Q"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechGreeting everyone at the front and center of VivaTech at Google’s stand was Mineral’s&nbsp;<a href="https://x.company/projects/mineral/#">plant buggy</a>, a four-wheeled vehicle that rolls through fields of crops to inspect them up close. It uses&nbsp;AI and machine learning models to measure detailed traits, identify weeds, and predict outcomes. The buggy gathers data that helps growers make better decisions for yield production, reducing both their costs and environmental impact of food production – which is important for our growing population. &nbsp;<h3>The Jetsons might feel more at home with this futuristic aircraft</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/LqbJL00wwoULL053sHZebbwCbWIXrsUJ07E-yowts30W0f70zkjSdIOdiM5JADpSOyNvriuqp8tBqSjZXKJOC6lPs7GJLgYNylpKfb8cXNl2xFf3X1oAFNJbeOR_Mm4wjUz2kYlWrFq8Konaug"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechDo you ever feel like taking off sometimes? Really, just taking off in your own personal aircraft? While getting out of the city on something other than four wheels might seem like science fiction,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jetsonaero.com/">Jetson</a>, a Swedish company, is trying to help you out. Their personal electric aircraft has a&nbsp;race car-inspired Spaceframe safety cell design, which of course makes it look super fly (wink, wink). With its eight electric motors, this eVTOL offers a more&nbsp;sustainable&nbsp;and faster option compared to traditional aircraft. Maybe one day having your pilot’s license will be just as common as a driver’s license. &nbsp;<h3>Become a polyglot – no studying required&nbsp;</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ba_Zj5lugwnqZ3mZnUzcMt4WpD0A_uaOnDDbGJjjt32kyoBZSWXmsd6uDyx2zEIRtArsLiZhnn3O-eiDZ5-4I95eUkMxodMBIdVUgkRkv93Hbca8pEtZdjDQWtDrrxzBHY3ZBRQ8Iz2AyjbKsA"></figure><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/pBBfB1rd4Hm500MQn20uM5kBBAQ2vsUBRbMUrCnNpEPLXWkSfbksUqzvQoOHQxIO5qXEjqHPnU_waih86iu0xBCreGl8_x0GQDuCGFgrC1BqLOPRB7Y8X2TBafoJXwtWo157ol2ljG8wKH2qtgw"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechWith VivaTech being such an international event, there are bound to be some language and communication barriers; and this is the reality for many businesses around the world that work internationally. One startup,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverlylabs.com/">Waverly Labs</a>, has been developing solutions that cut down these barriers and help people communicate easier. They presented a few of their solutions (which support over 20 languages!) at VivaTech this year:&nbsp;Subtitles, a two-sided screen providing real-time translations to each person on either side, which is ideal for customer service interactions, as well as&nbsp;Ambassador, an over-the-ear interpretation device that provides translations in real-time for professionals and travelers alike. &nbsp;<h3>Soaking up the sun</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/2hMT7gPB-hC2xWvpyCMAsZwdsrev1Iyw3z32BAZWd7M3rfUJ52kbuE2pPJKtb4iwSGnUMIzcbmBNKTbhUofxAvImQsU5TmfQRBqxmKu9BVFGcnEEIr_wkSC8czCsvlVM3jdJJruM0jnzS9RnTf4"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechSolar panels are great, but some spaces are just not designed for mounting huge rectangular panels. But instead of adapting our buildings to fit solar panels, it might be time to update our solar panels. Welcome&nbsp;<a href="https://www.heliatek.com/en/">HeliaTek</a>, a German startup changing how solar panels can be adapted for any surface. They have developed an ultralight,&nbsp;flexible solar film that can easily attach to glass, concrete, or metal, and can even be installed vertically on the facade of a building to get the max amount of sunlight available. These “sticker”-like panels will soon be soaking up the sun in cities all over! &nbsp;<h3>Breath easier with better bike wheels</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YbKKb0JTX9pvORNSA69d-29ZoREFbdRN1XUfkr1h750K4hzAbZsStMp5DDTM1ii9ETKfGDqaFaw9xKhca5y0bPktdlp29fbaBNtKx2OZ1ZJ1poIAS0THgOWQTMa2eXTfJLaDRj5I9w1e5UcyJOk"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechTired of getting blasted with black smoke from exhaust pipes while pedaling in the city? Us too. But we found an innovation at VivaTech that might improve&nbsp;air quality on the roads, with just the energy of our pedaling feet!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gorolloe.com/">GoRolloe</a>, a startup from London, is designing air purifying hardware that attaches to bike wheels and filters air in polluted areas, just by using wind and the kinetic energy of pedaling. A solution that can lead us to breathing better on the streets! &nbsp;<h3>A body scan a day keeps the doctor away</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/1NGP-jKU3jTjo4JSGwWY6f2KugaaxoW3k8KDKSVgtdwo7YKfKUgrIeGYw2Oj9HE2jKt0brOtOPnCINMqu2CzfbQFnlE-CdRM18niYkSCxZjM_3hBEmEz5pQ2iDzRwrjm2q_IUrXUxxhDujeax2c"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechWe normally love surprises, except when it comes to our health. Many people don’t have easy access to healthcare, which means it’s hard to find abnormalities if you don’t check on your health on a regular basis. In the light of creating wider and more regular access to healthcare checks, the French startup&nbsp;<a href="https://bodyo.com/">Bodyo</a>, created AiPod smart health kiosks. Anyone can enter the pod, and&nbsp;check 26 vitals in just 6 minutes, including body composition, respiratory rate, blood pressure, metabolism and more. Their solution can be placed in busy areas like shopping centers or go on the road with their healthcare mobility solution – a van that brings their innovation anywhere roads will take it! &nbsp;<h3>Creating water solutions from thin air</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Z7tZ3GvwYZd6XAv374pFqsuK9V6I-YU-_xh_zKLGHr7Qi6WiokWHcfaksZSYn_ci3W2ZjKy6kctlHFIFvko_mj8Kxwb30RzAP4qb3q3_sAONd7s-DulQqQISqQNOglso7yDNBLaJgeEANuYhCg"></figure>Photo credit: Kumulus WaterOne billion people don’t have access to clean water in the world and if we could create water out of thin air by a snap of our fingers, I’m sure we all would. Well… creating water from thin air, while not necessarily at the snap of our fingers, is actually possible.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kumuluswater.com/">Kumulus Water</a> has created a solution that will revolutionize water collection in areas where clean drinking water is not easily accessible. Their Kumulus-1 is an Atmospheric Water Generator that produces 20 to 30 liters of healthy drinking water per day through condensation. Enough daily water for a few families! Kumulus Water also won an award as the number one start up addressing water problems for the pitch contest Eau-pération Planète. &nbsp;<h3>NFTs can clean the seas?</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/OGEExZ6lflRrjQ095ktoDnIgivjc29vqyc8liCBvozuJQ2U9h0dLg-1_WKULAIr8oXn1kX6OuXYQmLN5uLFA0WEJ-tglz-EaOB36pLVY8yBbyxF_oE8ktqZdMOELDzp-dCRmZwr-JBDqv4I8Fu4"></figure>Photo credit: AquaverseNFTs have been all the buzz lately and it’s hard to know if they’re worth the hype. Will they be worth anything in a few years, are they bad for the environment, what do I do with an NFT? There’s one startup that’s putting all those doubts to rest.&nbsp;<a href="https://theaquaverse.io/">Aquaverse</a>, a French startup, has a mission to create an NFT ecosystem that gives back to the planet. They have already achieved&nbsp;carbon neutral production of their first NFT collection “The Guardians”. Investors of these NFTs directly help Aquaverse’s sea sponge project, which clean the oceans and naturally filter water. Aquaverse also won Best Digital Reinvented Space award at VivaTech’s Tech Elections.&nbsp;<h3>Space Tech might just save you a trip to the mechanic</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/hRMTrPnUrm68wbHNLbBCQUHWMf2dfof4gJjcX2PGcLXlcx7JjaJLk1ul347zhpiRtp86lixKcBOqkiZizNWXdFxIDSUmQPYsltNaCtLZkCwk189OAXPNZMnKZAoOWAH1wC4v1Lb41C2jIN10jw"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechFlat tires may become a thing of the past if&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smarttirecompany.com/">The Smart Tire Company</a> has a say. NASA has been developing tires for use on Mars and the moon for decades, but what if we brought that technology down to earth and used it here? The Ohio based startup used this NASA technology to develop airless tires for multiple mobility solutions. Their tires can’t go flat, are ultra durable and never have to be replaced. So now you can leave the jack at home for your next road trip! &nbsp;<h3>Mobility floating on clouds</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/n06K0knNYfDIceaxSJh2cSheDb7GJIbUDZlrdljULdXrDzQAX3UIhrCRYHvOQgfaLZx-yp031j3lBxNbeUG1CLCCqubG72t58ZbYIaOi6lkoQcfUK_BN7Q1NUm34eWA-sGfEIfhwslsTWWQ1_mY"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechFor the first time outside of Japan,&nbsp;<a href="https://r4d.mercari.com/en/mobility/">Mercari</a> came to present their revolutionary scooter, Poimo, at VivaTech. A space-saving and energy-efficient mobility solution, Poimo was born from a partnership between Japanese research and development organization Mercari and the University of Tokyo. Their&nbsp;inflatable mobility solutions are ultra lightweight when deflated so they can be carried around – no worries about finding parking again – but are also customizable, low-cost, and sustainable. &nbsp;<h3>The flyest computer around</h3><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/z_Yq60Xw73h39f5c351jM1JNcz7J4kXAb3_s_iwGsMZ4ArHZixhbaeTsFWoh4KL49O5pFxQEDA8xuTmB0ntpnN6L0BF8_hMQlQ2c_le2K8LdxdNFN1oNzvpSj1W5-DkZOydlgeaJL1ZyV2VtUIU"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechWhat if you could use your computer like you always do, but&nbsp;consume 75% less energy&nbsp;while doing so? That’s what&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pentaform.co.uk/">Pentaform</a> allows you to do with their AbacusBasic, a personal computer that’s been compressed to the size of just a keyboard and made from recycled plastics. What makes it so versatile is that you can&nbsp;connect it to any display - desktop, flat screen, or your old tube TV from 2003. The UK startup’s belief is that great technology should not cost the people nor the planet – which is why the price is less than 120€ (!) &nbsp;<h3>And that’s just scratching the surface…</h3>These are just a handful of the inspiring innovations that we were able to see for ourselves at VivaTech this year. If you want to check out all the innovations that were present, you can still access our digital platform&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/offerings?searchtext=&amp;page=8&amp;%24pagegroup=innovation">here</a> – many are even modeled in 3D!&nbsp;Stay tuned to read about the top sessions we listened to at VivaTech 2022!

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Editor’s Pick: Top Innovations at VivaTech 2022

<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/mer_9h15_mise_en_situation_mkg_172b7dbfdc/mer_9h15_mise_en_situation_mkg_172b7dbfdc.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;And that’s a wrap! VivaTech 2022 blew our expectations out of the water last week. Our tagline this year was “It’s faster here,” and boy, was it. Over the four days of the event, we welcomed&nbsp;91,000 visitors in person, who were able to stroll through the aisles of VivaTech to discover the technologies changing our future; listen to speakers from around the world who spoke on topics such as&nbsp;Web3,&nbsp;Sustainability, and&nbsp;Inclusion in Tech; and network with professionals from inspiring backgrounds. We couldn’t have asked for a better comeback edition!<h1>&nbsp;</h1><h1>Our Sixth Edition by the Numbers</h1>In addition to the 91,000 in-person visitors at Porte de Versailles, we had over&nbsp;300,000&nbsp;visits to VivaTech online through our digital platform. If you missed one of your favorite speakers – don’t fret! You still have access to the&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/">digital platform</a> to watch all of the session replays.It seems we were pretty social this year too, because we reached over&nbsp;400 million people on social media and had over&nbsp;3 billion views on all our platforms. Our continuous broadcast news channel, VivaTech News also accumulated&nbsp;4.3 million viewers over the three B2B days. Our news reporters were able to chat with inspiring personalities like&nbsp;David Princay, Director of France at Binance;&nbsp;Marie Petitcuénot, Chief Impact Officer at Salesforce;&nbsp;Lénaïc Pineau, Group Chief Sustainability and Quality Officer at JCDecaux; and Renaud Bettin, VP of Climate Action at Sweep.We also made some new international friends from the&nbsp;30 countries represented on the VivaTech floor, like Belgium, Armenia, Egypt, Taiwan, or Mauritius, and from the&nbsp;146 nationalities represented by exhibitors, journalists, investors, visitors, etc.<img class="image_resized" style="width:65.29%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/e5HEPaDlDGgl6AYHJpntmnhVjwcKiMo9lofFaoLhk38jxEViTfH4QxvTihH4zvIz8Y3Bv-2b9PiXY15O3R6pj8OcqiuLbqmVxFP6ImOjNq_IyZlCMDhE1uDsvn0Z0oOADjCyv92KAItJ3xhBrw">Sumbul Desai, VP of Health at Apple<h1>The Show-Stopping Speaker Line-up</h1>We had the pleasure of listening to over 350 speakers (not all at once, of course) discuss topics like the ethics of AI, the future of work, how to build sustainable business models, what the future of mobility looks like, and so much more. A few of our top speakers include&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/0e8f7fdf-eae0-ec11-b656-a04a5e7d2a9d">Evan Spiegel</a>, from Snap;&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/a2c50257-e9e0-ec11-b656-a04a5e7d2a9d">Vitalik Buterin</a>, from Ethereum;&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/a2c50257-e9e0-ec11-b656-a04a5e7d2a9d">CZ</a> (Changpeng Zhao), from Binance;&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/1eb816f2-3edb-ec11-b656-a04a5e7d2a9d">Gary Kasparov</a> from Avast;&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/9845b7ff-49db-ec11-b656-a04a5e7d2a9d">Sumbul Desai</a>, from Apple; and&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/43dec33e-a1da-ec11-b656-a04a5e7d2a9d">Ryan Roslansky</a>, from LinkedIn.&nbsp;For another year in a row, the French President,&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/e6b62c0b-5cea-ec11-b47a-281878354003">Emmanuel Macron</a>, was able to stop by VivaTech for a one-hour chat on Stage 1 and took the time to meet with many young entrepreneurs from startups across different sectors. But he wasn’t the only chief of state at the event this year. We also got to hear from&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/3fb52f72-69e7-ec11-b656-a04a5e7d2a9d">Ashwini Vaishnaw</a>, India's Minister of Technology, and had the opportunity to witness a special appearance from Ukrainian president,&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/32d8969f-3beb-ec11-b47a-281878354003">Volodymyr Zelensky</a>.<img class="image_resized" style="width:63.5%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/pHWpfGrN0NpkxBtERlOcBLplXZdzksgKh9DRnYuNZE4wsmfX-xu3lhG1DKSidE4TWeIRyv5c5Ruc7JeYz-XSrQvoKOfO-Sdaqzk5HWUncVYWwG-BDO9lAEt6431L4IujEQ4tUSYO0VZQgoP1Kw">Participants of the Female Founders Challenge<h1>The Winners Making Waves</h1>Over 100 challenges were in place this year to give startups the opportunity to showcase their solutions and innovations along large groups. Among them, VivaTech has four awards that are dear to our hearts. But who came out on top?For the fourth edition of the&nbsp;Female Founders Challenge,&nbsp;Vanessa Counaert, co-founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://resortecs.com/">Resortecs</a>, was rewarded for the quality of her project to produce heat-soluble sewing threads that facilitate textile recycling.The first edition of the&nbsp;AfricaTech Awards, launched in partnership with IFC, recognized three African startups as winners for driving innovation and development impact in three main sectors – climate tech, health tech, and fintech.&nbsp;Bonnie M. Mbithi, CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://weeecentre.com/">WEEE Centre</a>, won the Climate Tech award for his e-waste management solutions that are protecting the environment and human health.&nbsp;Rasha Rady, founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://chefaa.com/eg-en">Chefaa</a>, received the Health Tech award for her pharmacy platform, which allows patients to manage prescriptions more efficiently.&nbsp;Daniel Guasco, CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://click2sure.co.za/">Click2Sure</a>, was handed the FinTech award for providing businesses with a cloud-based, insurance SaaS.&nbsp;Europe’s next unicorns have also been crowned! Thanks to the fourth edition of the&nbsp;Next Unicorn Awards, VivaTech announced the highest potential scale-ups in six sectors. The grand prize was taken away by&nbsp;<a href="https://fr.luko.eu/">Luko</a>, a digital neo-insurance startup. The other five winners include&nbsp;<a href="https://www.malt.fr/">Malt</a> (Marketplace),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.idnow.io/fr/">ID now</a> (Saas),&nbsp;<a href="https://brainly.in/">Brainly</a> (Digital Media),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.privitar.com/">Privitar</a> (AI, Deeptech &amp; Big Data), and&nbsp;<a href="https://tibber.com/en">Tibber</a> (Judges' favorite).The Next Startupper Challenge, the inter-school and university award to promote impactful entrepreneurship among students, brought seven finalists to the stage, but only one came away victorious.&nbsp;Charles Arnault, founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trackrproject.com/">TrackR</a>, a financial system for NGOs, took home this year’s grand prize.<h1>&nbsp;</h1><h1>The Whole Family Came Too!</h1>After three days of business, VivaTech opened the doors to the general public to visit and explore the tech of tomorrow. On the agenda? A scavenger hunt throughout the VivaTech hall organized by WogiTech for 3,000 girls to discover opportunities for women in technology. Speed-coaching sessions organized by L’Escalator to help young people with their academic, professional, and/or entrepreneurial project; to discover careers in tech; or grow their network. And sessions on all three stages to showcase Tech4Good initiatives to empower underrepresented populations in tech, with a focus on digital inclusion, youth support and gender equality.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:66.08%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/6jsYd4UuHXdgNMUftDD4FaxjWfT9I4X2_YF33FZKP1LEGeVLz2f6_oZOAzv7ykykgC9Rlo0lGd7LcWiiIPnQ_trR9hUydla5nn3SJBPlUJXXL0cxotyUT-h5ImPUkdvLx_iAfX6qdX1HAFkZHQ">Stage 11 collaboration with Feder for VivaTech's closing session<h1>&nbsp;</h1><h1>Thank You, Next (Edition)!</h1>There was so much to see during this edition, even&nbsp;we&nbsp;had a tough time getting around to see it all. We were so happy to see so many smiling faces (without masks!) walking around the floor of VivaTech and experiencing first-hand the technologies being showcased. The excitement of being able to meet people face to face again fueled many exchanges; the Investor Lounge and EY Lounge were always buzzing with discussions!&nbsp;It’s been so much fun putting this year’s VivaTech together, that we are already looking forward to creating next year’s edition and finding out which innovations and startups will be at the forefront next year. If you don’t want to miss the super early bird price on next year’s passes, you can pre-register&nbsp;<a href="https://subscribe.vivatechnology.com/savethedate">here</a>!Stay tuned for our editor’s pick of all the best innovations that were at VivaTech 2022! &nbsp;

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Viva Recap: The Best of 2022

<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/JK_19_35_746_cf385742cb/JK_19_35_746_cf385742cb.jpg"></figure>Getting lost, forgetting your charger, or missing your favorite speaker’s talk would be a crummy way to begin your 2022 VivaTech experience. We don’t want that to happen! That’s why we made a very special (and detailed!) survival guide to help make the most of your time at VivaTech. Gather your tribe and let’s get organized for the European startup and tech event of the year.&nbsp;Prepare beforehand⇒ &nbsp;Download and print your passGetting into the event is step one… Make sure to print your pass on A4-size paper. You’ll use your printed badge for networking, meetings, etc. If you don’t have access to a printer, there will be printers there (but to avoid lines, we recommend doing it yourself). &nbsp;⇒&nbsp; Don’t forget your IDYour ID will be checked before entry and must match the name on your ticket. It’s non-transferable, so we have to make sure you are you!&nbsp;⇒&nbsp; Create your account on our digital platformOur digital platform is where all the magic happens. Make sure to&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/">create your account&nbsp;</a>beforehand and fill in your personal details. Once logged in, you can plan your agenda, schedule networking meetings, view innovations in 3D and AR, and check out even more info on speakers, startups, partners, and more! (For optimal browsing, we recommend using Chrome.) &nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/sx3bAaKRqnPL7kkDi_2s86iiC7TYpofis9TfD4xpX0XHqD5w1_V8KjA8F0axQo1_Ba-EPf2-j_ECUTQ3tpPp8IUDYJuBULZy4_6ZkKmYhdnaDvquy80iBC6R1C3QrbdVFn90FX0TzdT-2xnTgQ"></figure>&nbsp;⇒&nbsp; Plan out who you want to seeThere is a lot to see in just a few days. Check out the official schedule on the&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/sessions?searchtext=&amp;sessionType=Onsite">digital platform&nbsp;</a>to see when your favorite speakers or startup pitches are happening. Save your top sessions to your favorites so you don’t miss anything!&nbsp;⇒&nbsp; The essential bringalongsWe cannot stress the need for&nbsp;comfortable&nbsp;shoes. VivaTech is happening in a 45,000 sqm hall, that’s a lot of ground to cover, so lace up your sneakers and put away those high heels. You also can’t forget a water bottle – gotta stay hydrated with all those steps you’ll be putting in – there are fountains around the entire Hall for refilling.&nbsp;Who, what, where? I’m there.⇒&nbsp; Opening TimesBe there (on time), or be square! Event hours:Wednesday, June 15 through Saturday, June 18From 9AM – 6PM everyday.&nbsp;⇒&nbsp; Where’s the partyWe’ve got a lot of innovations and startups to share with you, so we need A LOT of space. VivaTech will take place in Hall 1 of the Porte de Versailles exposition center in Paris. Here’s the address:<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/cQsCXonoZp5RSCNKA">1 Place de la Porte de Versailles</a><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/cQsCXonoZp5RSCNKA">75015 Paris France</a>The main entrance is at Door A1, where you’ll be asked for your pass. Then step into four days of discovery! &nbsp;<img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2kNft8FEXadTOBrmrEXT2cetdBTvF0KCKHYTBBciqxFOD74M9q7K2PAJMd_8bVM_UmNAyPd8JoQYoeezNkh-L3LWkAchc-iIQfmBz25LhADwP2YYAa-a3u-mwYuU4b-rpH-BCXiatIfcxapzeQ">Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is located to the south west of Paris. &nbsp;⇒&nbsp; How do I get there?Whether you are coming directly from the airport or walking across the street, we’ll get you there.&gt; Airport transport: Take advantage of our&nbsp;free&nbsp;shuttle service from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to VivaTech. Here is the time table for all four days:Wednesday 15th &amp; Thursday 16th:<ul><li>from CDG to VivaTech - Every 30 minutes from 7:30am to 12:30pm</li><li>from VivaTech to CDG - Every 30 minutes from 4:00pm to 7:30pm</li></ul>Friday 17th<ul><li>from CDG to VivaTech - Every 30 minutes from 7:30am to 10:30am</li><li>from VivaTech to CDG - Every 30 minutes from 4:00pm to 7:00pm</li></ul>Saturday 18th<ul><li>from CDG to VivaTech - Every 30 minutes from 7:30am to 10:30am</li><li>from VivaTech to CDG - Every 30 minutes from 1:30pm to 4:30pm</li></ul>&nbsp;&gt; Public transport: Paris is one of the most connected cities in Europe. Take one of these options to help us in reducing the emissions of the event! Get off at the stop “Porte de Versailles”.&nbsp;<ul><li>Underground metro: line 12</li><li>Tramway: lines T2 or T3A</li><li>Bus: 39 or 80</li></ul>&nbsp;&gt; Taxi / Car: If arriving by taxi, use this address:&nbsp;378, rue de Vaugirard 75015 Paris, France. If you are driving here, there are three parking lots nearby:<ul><li>Onepark - Parking Vanves:&nbsp;<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/jteYvkQAAd2ooyAWA">36-38 Rue du Moulin, 92170 Vanves</a></li><li>Parking VIP - Paris Expo Porte de Versailles:&nbsp;<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ajvWwhLRB8pn1dn97">Ave de la Porte de la Plaine, 75015 Paris</a></li><li>Parking 1 Paris Expo Porte de Versailles:&nbsp;<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/wk59Mm4qeWsBr4L19">2 Rue d'Oradour-sur-Glane, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux</a></li></ul>&nbsp;I’m here, now what?You made it! We’re so excited you’re here. Now a few tips for navigating the event:&nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lwBRmttrUFoTQQlahRimt7HkPzqBhsd4SHJnSc-yWrf0Tq9p5b4tXJtL3CGxs_78y6EkXFptD6eTtJPg3hJQ1I4-2eimBUGXJbup_9rVoTBk8l_Eygkwyk_t9HLjbFQaQbXX9_36H7arIOoXQ"></figure>⇒&nbsp; Get orientedWith 3 stages and 2,000 exhibitors, there’s a lot to see this edition! Check out the map at the entrance and don’t hesitate to ask a volunteer how to get around.&nbsp;⇒&nbsp; Immersive experiencesThis year, the VivaSign, at the entrance of VivaTech, has gotten a little update. We are offering NFTs to all of our visitors in partnership with POAP; rendez-vous at the VivaSign and scan the QR code to get yours!&nbsp;VivaTech will also host&nbsp;one of the first&nbsp;AR digital art galleries in the metaverse exclusively designed by the art collective OBVIOUS. By downloading the Wanderland app, visitors can view digital works in augmented reality by renowned artists like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/orlan.officiel/">ORLAN</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pierre.brault/">Pierre Brault</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ines.alpha/">Inès Alpha</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aln3.0/">Allan Berger</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/allangregorio/">Allan Gregorio</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/videorbit.studio/">Isabelle Udo</a>. And don’t forget to add a message, emojis, or photos to the collaborative space for all to see!⇒&nbsp; What’s for lunch?There will be restaurants and cafes inside the hall and 14 food trucks lined up outside Hall 1 to purchase your lunch and drinks. From French sandwiches and pastries to Latin, Thai and Indian cuisine, there is a little something for everyone’s taste. Water bottles are encouraged as well; there are plenty of water fountains inside and outside the hall to refill to your heart’s content and to help us in reducing our waste! &nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/7PfASZWuhz_76LnUBii1w-LKpGHPw_ay2XArM1G_woNFw7_ZhWqy0tEYWoFeywsyNVzy93jLClfFMyfBdUhv12tC58Bqn6jWNd27wXk1eGsoJW1uhJW13DaWDA8qv_BArxnvXCkjQ-eDIPIGgg"></figure>&nbsp;⇒&nbsp; Stay social!Keep updated on all the coolest innovations and most inspiring sessions by following our social media accounts. And use the hashtag #VivaTech on all your posts to boost it to the top!&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/VivaTech">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivatech/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/viva-technology/">LinkedIn</a>, &amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/vivatechnologyparis">Facebook</a>.⇒&nbsp; Network smarterWhile connected to the digital platform with your smartphone, you can scan the badge of anyone you meet in the aisles of VivaTech. A great way to stay in touch and keep their contact information handy!&nbsp;<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SmUDSjE1vexGamTCHukrNu-sOq4OJkHaFtnaQWDqsITJk60ESre4HPTn6RwWwrUQSE086tdl9XEfsiIAzS8TTl-vRsV48HSbraw2F7A-hJTYM6XqvoWEvMLj_y8kp-J2qrOXxxXfI_kRA_nNcQ"></figure>&nbsp;Practical Information⇒&nbsp; Get connected and plug inWe know how important it is to keep your devices connected and juiced up. You can connect to the wifi network “VT-VISITORS” when inside, no password needed! Also, there are plugs in various VivaTech lounges, but we suggest you bring a portable charger (or two) so the batteries stay fueled up!&nbsp;⇒&nbsp; Leave your luggageLuggage can’t come into VivaTech with you, but smaller bags like backpacks and briefcases are welcome and will be checked at the entrance. Not to worry though, there will be a luggage check outside the hall near the entrance for the jetsetters who have just arrived!⇒&nbsp; More questions?If you have any questions, check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://intercom.help/viva-technology/en">FAQ page</a> with ALL the practical information for VivaTech 2022!&nbsp;See you there!Hopefully this little survival guide will keep you from forgetting anything important. But most importantly – don’t forget to enjoy yourself! VivaTech is four full days of action-packed sessions and business meetings, but also an exciting journey, so have fun! We can’t wait to celebrate this sixth edition with you.&nbsp;

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