05/06/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2022 08:03
For the 6th edition of the LVMH Innovation Award, Livi*, muse of the recruitment campaign and 'Face of Innovation' of the Group unveils the 21 startups that will join the LVMH Lab at this year's edition of Viva Technology from June 15-18 to compete for the challenge.
LVMH has been a partner of Europe's biggest annual startup and tech event since its creation, inviting startups and thought leaders to invent the future of luxury with fresh ideas and disruptive solutions bridging the physical and virtual spaces.
From a field of 950 cutting-edge solutions representing 75 countries, LVMH shortlisted 21 startups, 48% of whose projects are led by women. These solutions address key challenges for LVMH Maisons. Winning candidates will be invited to join the LVMH accelerator program, La Maison des Startups, at the Station F incubator.
"Fusing creativity and innovation is at the core of LVMH's DNA, and we're excited to welcome these 21 new startups to our incomparable ecosystem. Livi will play an important role at VivaTech and we're proud to have her represent the innovative initiatives of the Group and our Maisons," says LVMH Group Managing Director Toni Belloni.
Six startups will be recognized in six different categories, which cover the major challenges of the world of luxury and its ecosystem:
A special prize will also go to a startup for the most compelling data and artificial intelligence solution. One of the finalist startups will be named winner of the LVMH Innovation Award.
Set for June 16, the awards ceremony will be co-hosted by Livi, who will be joined in her virtual abode by experts to share their vision of the future of luxury.
Find out more about the startups selected in the different categories:
3D/Virtual Product Experience & Metaverse
Employee Experience & CSR
Media & Brand Awareness
Omnichannel & Retail
Operations & Manufacturing Excellence
Sustainability
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*Livi, for LVMH Innovation Virtual Insider, is the new 'Face of Innovation' of the LVMH Group, tasked with promoting innovative projects led by the Group and its Maisons across different LVMH digital channels. Livi will also actively support the Group's annual challenge for startups, the LVMH Innovation Award, which takes place during the Viva Technology event.
Modeled in 3D by Altava - a 2021 LVMH Innovation Award finalist - and dressed by LVMH Fashion and Jewelry Maisons, Livi will have a lead role during the upcoming VivaTech event from June 15 -18. She will be co-host of the LVMH Innovation Award live from her virtual home and also take part in the digital edition of VivaTech, welcoming experts to talk about the major challenges of the future of luxury.