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The #StartUps competition showcases the VR/AR innovative projects of the year! Open to all start-ups under 3 years of age who have never exhibited at Laval Virtual, this competition rewards the most innovative XR projects in the field. Showcase your innovation to key industry players at one of the world’s most renowned XR events!
How to get involved?
Until 12 January
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The competition is open to StartUps and project leaders proposing a product or solution related to immersive technologies. This project (or solution) may be in the prototyping or commercialization phase.
From 10 to 12/04
Exhibit
Selected by a jury of international professionals and scientists, the best projects will be showcased over the 3 days of the show in a dedicated exhibition area.
Ceremony on 11/04
Win
The #Start-Ups competition showcases the most avant-garde projects. During the event, you can even win the Laval Virtual Award in your category. It’s a real opportunity to gain industry recognition and boost your business!
#StartUps
Selection criteria
If your company is one of the selected projects, you will be exhibiting as a #StartUps. Your start-up must be less than 3 years old and have never exhibited at Laval Virtual. You’ll have to pitch your project to a panel of judges in a bid to win a Laval Virtual Award. The evaluation criteria will cover :
- Relevance of the technology, product, solution
- Business potential
- Novelty / Innovative of the solution
- Positive social and environmental impact on society
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PARTNER & ORGANISER
Laval Mayenne Technopôle is the reference for innovation in Mayenne and contributes to the region’s economic development through innovation.
Whether you want to innovate in your company, create your startup, raise funds, conquer the international market or integrate the digital ecosystem, LMT deploys all the human and material solutions that will enable you to innovate and succeed. LMT animates the digital sector in Mayenne, by organising regular events and by distributing a monthly newsletter.
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IMPULSE
IMPULSE is a multi-stage, multi-event acceleration programme that helps projects and companies at different stages of development and creation.
IMPULSE encourages European players in the immersive technology scene to shape a strong industry, led by ambitious and talented people. This programme prepares entrepreneurs to improve their business plans, strengthen the value proposition of their products, and learn how best to defend a project and a vision in front of investors through coaching, pitching and networking opportunities.
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#StartUps : The Jury
#STARTUPS: THE 2023 WINNER
Move.ai
Move.ai (UK) brings markerless motion capture to the masses. Thanks to the application, creators can capture high-quality motion data previously reserved for large studios. Move.ai’s patented software extracts natural human movements from video using advanced AI, computer vision, biomechanics and physics, automatically retargeting data to your character’s rig.
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