Co-create the Next Big Bang in Beauty Tech
L'Oréal BIG BANG Beauty Tech Innovation Program was launched in 2020. It is the first open startup challenge dedicated to cutting-edge beauty tech applications and a key driver for L'Oréals strategic transformation in beauty technology. The program aims to collaborate with startups and innovators to co-create revolutionary beauty tech solutions and experiences.
BIG BANG has expanded to the HK SAR, Taiwan region of China, Japan, and South Korea, leveraging the synergy of Greater China, Korean, and Japanese beauty markets to maximize cooperation, accelerate innovation, and support startups,regional and global expansion.
BIG BANG embodies L'Oréals unwavering commitment to pioneering frontier beauty solutions and fostering open innovation, driving the Groups strategic transformation in beauty tech. The program has also successfully extended to L'Oréal South Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and North Africa regions.
In 2020 – 2024, L'Oréal BigBang Beauty Tech Innovation Program has achieved impressive results. We have received applications from over 2240 startups and finally selected 60 teams to participate in the POC project and join L'Oréal at CIIE. L'Oréal China has awarded 'WISE 2021 Open Innovation leading enterprise' thanks to Big Bang. This year, still together with Oriental Beauty Valley and Business France, we once again invite all startups to take part in our challenge. You're welcome to apply if you:
1. Hope to co-create a new era of beauty technology with L'Oréal
2. Want to bring more high-tech Good Consumption solutions to consumers
3. Look forward to applying innovative achievements in the business world
You cannot miss the 2025 L'Oréal China Beauty Technology Innovation Challenge!
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Four Challenge Topics
Phygital Consumers
AI
Elevate content innovation.
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Operation 4.0
AI
Under this track, the innovations on following key areas are expected to support growth and agility end-to-end value chain.
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Future Science
AI
Latest R&I and frontier technology that is entering the application phase
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Sustainability
AI
Business Model, Products, Brands with Innovative Technology to solve sustainability challenges in Beauty Industry
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Four key selection criteria
25%
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SOLUTION INNOVATIVENESS
TECHNOLOGY FRONTIER
SCALABILITY IN L’ORÉAL
BUSINESS IMPACT
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factors
Prize
Pilot or Incubation Project & Media Exposure
Work with L'Oréal to create the next generation of beauty tech solutions
Mentorship & Upskilling
Enroll in L'Oréal's expert mentorship program
Potential Investment Opportunity
Possible to become L'Oréal's strategic partner
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Timeline
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As from today - 31 May
Online Application
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1 June - 31 July
Expo (Upskilling) & Shortlist & Mentor
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15 August – 15 September
Grand Finale
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October onward
Pilot, Incubation Project and Award Ceremony
About Us
L'Oréal, the worlds largest beauty company, entered Chinese mainland in 1997. L'Oréal China is headquartered in Shanghai and has five offices across the country. L'Oréal China currently has 31 brands and one R&I center in China, as well as two factories in Suzhou and Yichang, owning more than 15,000 employees. After 28 years of high-quality, steady and sustainable growth, China has become the secondlargest market in the world, the headquarter of the North Asia “Beauty Triangle”, and one of three Beauty Tech Hubs worldwide. L'Oréal founded the Group’s first venture capital firm of regional markets in China,“Shanghai Meicifang Investment Co., Ltd”. L'Oréal Groups first self-build smart fulfillment center has been officially opened in Suzhou.. As one of the best corporate citizens in China, L'Oréal China has always implemented and kept the “L'Oréal for the Future Sustainable Development Commitment 2030” in mind. China is L'Oréals first market to reach 100% renewable energies for its sites, and L'Oréal China actively contributes to the good development of Chinese society through CSR programs.
Contact us at innovation.china@loreal.com
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