Kévin Da Fonte

Context : Cosmetic Valley is a cluster (focusing on the development of synergies among its members to increase their efficiency and visibility at national and international level). Missions : - Support people spearheading innovative projects through the COSMET'UP programme. It is carried out in partnership with LVMH Recherche, Langé and Spincontrol. Thanks to its sector-specific expertise, it is complementary to incubators that provide support for the strategy and business aspects. 150 start-up technically accelerated in 5 years. www.cosmet-up.com - Organise the international competition THE COSMETIC VICTORIES which promotes innovative projects. It offers an academic prize and an industrial prize. In 2019, a prestigious jury selected the winners among 80 applicants in 20 countries. Each winner receive a cash prize of €10,000 and gain international exposure and the recognition of the profession. www.thecosmeticvictories.com - Create the COSMETIC ANGELS national investment committee. Organise 2 demo-days with 5 companies. They pitch their ideas to many potential financial partners (banks, BPI, Initiative France, etc.) and receive funding from Business Angels (France Angels) advised by cosmetics experts. www.cosmetic-angels.com - Organise COSMETIC 360, the international trade fair for innovation in the fragrance and cosmetics industry. www.cosmetic-360.com * Develop start-up zone in creating a pop-up accelerator to help project leaders to create their firms. In 2018, there were 5 conferences, 7 workshops and +100 meetings with experts * Set up the COSMETIC 360 AWARDS competition. It is the contest of the best exhibitor innovations. The jury is composed of members of the international trade press * Develop the OPEN INNOVATION service that allows project leaders to meet with large corporations in order to develop partnerships. More 200 meetings with 6 brands in 2018 - Create BEAUTYHUB, a co-working space and an accelerating program with the cosmetic leaders