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The Innovation Awards is a contest for French-American companies based in Florida, organized by the French-American Chamber of Commerce Florida.

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Each year, the FACC awards several companies for their innovative products and/or services that have positively impacted local communities.
The purpose of this ceremony is to celebrate, educate and connect innovators across all industries in the Florida region.  
 

On April 24th, the Jury will select up to 4 nominees in each category and the winner will be announced during FACC's Annual Gala on May 16th 2019.
 

Entry submissions begin on March 6th and end on April 19th 2019.

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Eligibility

  • The project/ company must operate in the Floridian market

  • Have an innovative product, service or concept

  • At least one executive must be fluent in both French and English

  • Meet the criteria of the chosen category

Categories

START-UP

  • Company officially launched after January 1st, 2017

  • Product or service are commercially viable with a demonstrated ability to generate revenues

  • Have an impact on the local community

ENVIRONMENT

  • Have a product, service or concept environment focused

  • Need to have at least one official environmental label (ex: Reduce your carbon foot print)

  • Qualifying innovation must be in operation at the time of the application.

DIGITAL

  • Have a product, service or concept based on digital technologies (ICT).

  • Be part of a tech initiative such as French Tech, Tech Committee, etc.

  • Qualifying innovation must be in operation at the time of the application.

ART DE VIVRE

  • Successful implementation of a product around lifestyle and/or gastronomy.

  • Impact on the French-American business relations.

  • Product or service that is commercially viable with a demonstrated ability to generate revenues

The Jury

President of the Jury:   Alain Ouelhadj, Président FACC Florida

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Start-Up Category Jury

Waterdiam (winner 2017),

FACC Board Directors : Gary Birnberg, Jacques Brion, Severine-Gianese-Pittman, Olivier Sureau,

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Environment Category Jury

C-Green (winner 2017) ,

FACC Board Directors : Marcela Arbelaez, Raphael Bolzan, Steven Edelstein, Serge Massat,

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Digital Category Jury

Datakalab (winner 2017),

FACC Board Directors : Jean-Paul Barre, Maxime Sambourg, Christophe Poilleux, Frederick Woodbridge,

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Art de Vivre Category Jury

Arkup (winner 2017),

FACC Board Directors : Patricia Bona, Elisabeth Gazay, Michele Mataillet, Hubert Surville,

Prizes

  • Ÿ The FACC Innovation Trophy

  • Ÿ One year of mentorship by a member of the French Foreign Trade Advisors

  • Ÿ One advertising email blast sent to FACC + 5,000 contacts

  • Ÿ Interview published in the newsletter of the Consulate General of France in Miami, E-toile Ÿ Social media mentions (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) and Media Coverage

  • Ÿ 2-3 minutes pitch presentation during the gala on May 16th

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How to apply

  • Application must be submitted by the applicant or by a third-party.

  • Only one application per innovation will be accepted.

  • Applications that are incomplete or unsigned will not be considered

  • Information contained in the application will remain confidential used solely for purposes of the award selection.

  • A short description of the nominees may be used for promotional purposes of the event.

  • All finalists must consent to their name and profile information, to be published in marketing materials associated with the event.

  • In case of a third-party, a support letter needs to be send along with the form.

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Fill the submitting form

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You have a google account, Apply Online

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Submit your application with the form and a PNG logo before April 19th, 2018 to events@faccmiami.com

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