After the success of the 2021 edition of the we are Vivatech Challenges, we are_ and La French Touch have renewed the experience in 2022, to accelerate the business of creative companies. Zoom on the three winners.

Detect the cultural and creative industries (CCI) of tomorrow. With this competition organized by we are_ and La French Touch in partnership with Viva Technology and Bpifrance, the objective is clear: to reward the most innovative Touch startups. " From our creation, we launched these challenges which give companies or sectors of activity the possibility of seeking out the most beautiful startups which will allow them to innovate or enrich their value proposition.. “said Julie Ranty, general manager of Viva Technology, at the microphone of BFM Business.

For second edition of the we are Vivatech Challenges, the jury studied nearly 170 files. " We want to help create projects on three topics – Web 3, Edtech and Fashiontech – which seemed to us the most interesting to investigate this year. said Eric Newton, co-founder & CEO of we are_ , a community of CCI actors. Discover these future champions of La French Touch.

Pianity, the French music NFT marketplace

First French NFT platform dedicated to the music sector, Pianity is the winning startup in the “Web3.0 & Creative Industries” category. " With Pianity, artists and their community come together to create, buy and collect limited edition tracks certified by blockchain technology.. “, explains David Duarte, Head of communications of the young shoot. Thus, on the platform artists can offer their tracks in 1, 10, 100 or 1000 copies that fans can collect. Something to offer artists a new source of income allowing them to be more independent and make a better living from their art.

It was this pioneering approach that convinced the jury. " Since our launch in July 2021, we have supported over 600 artists, who have sold over 12 NFTs and collectively received over $000 million. », justifies David Duarte.

Nemmès, the startup that allows you to create your own jewelry online

In the "FashionTech: Future of Fashion" category, it's jewelery Nemmes which stood out. " The jury told us that they fell in love with the project. First of all by the virtuous counter-model offered by the alliance between innovation and craftsmanship, but also because they had never seen anything similar and believe in the very strong potential of the concept.. “says Céline de Winter, Head of Marketing & Operations of the startup.

Created in 2018, Nemmès combines tech and craftsmanship to give life to bespoke, 100% French and responsible jewellery. " Via a simple and fun creation interface, everyone can create a jewel from A to Z, by combining and playing with patterns of various styles. Once the jewel is created online, we bring it to life in three weeks “, explains Céline de Winter. For this, the company combines laser cutting technology with artisanal finishes, in workshops working for the biggest luxury brands. According to the brand, each piece is unique and emits five times less carbon than a classic jewel. " For us, this award is the culmination of several years of work to change everything in the jewelry industry. »

VocaCoach, pitch like a pro thanks to AI

After having won the jury's favorite in the Next Startupper Challenge in 2021 – a competition dedicated to very young nuggets also organized during Viva Technology – VocaCoach stands out again this year in the “EdTech & Creative Industries” category. " We are very proud of this award which marks for the VocaCoach team all the progress we have made since the last edition of VivaTech. “says Paul Huguet, co-founder of the startup.

This young 24-year-old entrepreneur created VocaCoach with two of his classmates from Télécom SudParis: Eva Le Gal-Ostrzega and Yannis Tevissen. Thanks to artificial intelligence, the startup offers individual speaking training software, instantaneous and available 24 hours a day. The user films himself giving a presentation, and the application gives him detailed feedback on his oral expression and his non-verbal language: speed, tone, articulation, repetitions, facial expressions, posture…” I think what convinced the jury was the simplicity of the product they were able to have in their hands during my pitch, and the innumerable application possibilities of VocaCoach; everyone needs to express themselves orally at one time or another. “says Paul Huguet.

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