THE COSMETIC VICTORIES celebrates excellence in research and innovation in the cosmetics industry by highlighting six exceptional projects selected by our scientific committee. This competition illustrates the advances that will transform the cosmetics industry in the years to come.

We are pleased to announce the six nominees in the 2025 Industrial and Academic categories.

🚀 Projects selected in the Industrial Category

🔹 Neurons as sensors: a way to digitalize human biology – presented by the Start-up NETRI,

🔹 Creation of a nanometric digital twin of the skin using AFM and AI – presented by the Start-up Loretta

🔹 Rapid analysis of the skin microbiome and recommendation of a 100% personalized beauty routine – presented by the SME BYOME LABS

🔬 Projects selected in the Academic Category

🔸 Natural protein instability as an age biomarker – presented by the CNRS,

🔸 Lactobacillus-derived exosomes: A microbiota-friendly approach to skin health – presented by the University of Naples Federico II

🔸 Activation of sensory neurons by topical treatments modulating sensory perception in human skin – presented by Stanford University

Come and discover a sneak preview of the innovations and research that will shape the future of cosmetics!

📅 See you on May 20, 2025 in Paris, at the awards ceremony which will be held at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine starting at 6:30 p.m.

At this unique event, the nominees will present their projects to a prestigious jury composed of major corporations, who will elect the winners of this 10th edition. Take advantage of this opportunity to attend the exclusive announcement of the winners and interact with key players in innovation and the cosmetics industry.

🌊 The ceremony will be preceded by working groups from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on water management in our industry and innovations in the field of packaging, in partnership with European stakeholders.

Don't miss this unmissable event!

📅 Join us on March 7 at 11:30 a.m. for a brand new webinar dedicated to research and innovation opportunities in the cosmetics industry!

🔍 On the program:
✅ Support from COSMETIC VALLEY to boost your R&D initiatives
✅Presentation of projects seeking partners
✅Focus on current calls for projects

Whether you are a startup, a laboratory or a company looking for innovation, attend this new format!

This webinar will take place every 2 months, on the 1st Friday of the month to inform you of opportunities to develop your projects and promote your expertise.

🎯 Register now!

Contact: fsauvagere@cosmetic-valley.com

1. Water management in the cosmetic industry

Water is a precious resource at the heart of cosmetic production. We seek to identify innovative solutions to optimize its use and reduce environmental impact. Your participation in this questionnaire will contribute to a comprehensive mapping of current practices and opportunities for improvement.

2. Application of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in cosmetic packaging

Adopting a circular economy is essential for sustainability. This questionnaire aims to collect information on 3R strategies applied in cosmetic packaging, in order to develop ecological and innovative solutions.

By answering these questionnaires, you are actively contributing to the ecological and digital transition of our industry. The results will guide the development of solutions adapted to the current and future challenges of the cosmetics sector.

📌 To participate:
🔗 Water management in the cosmetic industry : Link
🔗 Application of the 3Rs in cosmetic packaging : Link

Your expertise is valuable to build a more sustainable future in the cosmetics industry. 🌱 We count on your participation and thank you warmly for your commitment! 💙

If you want to know more about how the UK cosmetics market works , the webinar series "Access to Global Market", created by the Global Cosmetics Cluster association, continues with a 4th edition on March 19 , in collaboration with the British cluster Cosmetics Cluster UK .

Created with the aim of helping member cosmetic companies to develop internationally, this series allows you to explore the global market of the perfumery-cosmetic industry . A great way to gather market information and find new growth opportunities.

This webinar is divided into two parts :

• Wednesday March 19 at 12 p.m .: general overview of this market & its trends in the first part
• Wednesday March 26 at 12 p.m .: opportunities and practical information for developing your business in the United Kingdom

On the agenda: British ecosystem, economy (market data and statistics), trends and preferences, key figures, collaboration opportunities, etc. presented by industry experts .

Register for Part 1 and Part 2 now!

Each part lasts one hour. The webinar is entirely in English.

Bioeconomy, Agriculture, Environment and Food

Discover, dare and get involved in European projects.

Come and find out about the opportunities of the Horizon Europe program and talk to the National Bio-Environment Contact Point on Monday March 10, 2025 in Villenave-d'Ornon (33).

The team of the National Bio-Environment Contact Point of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, in partnership with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region and ADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine , are mobilizing to present to you the calls for projects in Horizon Europe.

Come and discover European funding opportunities for the cosmetics and perfumery sector.

Not local? Don't panic, the Ile-de-France and Grand Est regions are also organizing their own information day.

Do not hesitate to contact our teams if you are interested in this call for projects.

Cosmetic Valley supports you in the development of your projects: identification of calls for projects, decryption and search for partners.

For any request regarding European funding, please contact us:

Marie FUENTES - mfuentes@cosmetic-valley.com