The Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program is L’Oréal SAPMENA’s inaugural open innovation venture, featuring a startup competition and pilot stage. Spanning countries across South Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and North Africa (SAPMENA), it aims to identify innovative startups that can help propel L’Oréal’s Beauty Tech ambition by co-creating solutions for the future.
About L’Oréal
For 115 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability.
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Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program
Aim and Benefits of Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program
- Trip to Singapore, home of L’Oréal SAPMENA (T&Cs apply) and inside tour of L’Oréal SAPMENA’s brands, functions, and facilities
- L’Oréal-funded co-pilot opportunity with L’Oréal SAPMENA markets and brands
- Access to the network and resources of the world’s biggest beauty company
- Personalized mentorship with key L’Oréal experts, leaders, and partners
Interview date, Process and Venue for Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program
Application Timeline
- Open Applications: Feb Kickstart your journey by submitting your application. Qualified startups will be notified and invited to the next round of interviews
- Application Deadline: MayApplications close at the end of May, with the shortlisting process starting in the following 3-5 weeks
- Shortlisting Applications: JuneL’Oréal will select 10 startups from each region, totaling 40 startups for the regional semi-finals
- Regional Semi-Final: Aug – SepOut of the regional top 40 startups, 10 will advance to the Grand Finale
- Grand Finale: Nov10 finalists from the SAPMENA region will pitch their solutions at the Grand Finale in Singapore, where the top 3 startups will be announced
Application Deadline
May 30, 2025How to Apply
CALLING ALL STARTUPS!
Submit your application online along with all necessary and supporting documents. The application form is open to startups.
SEMI-FINALS
- After the submission deadline, all applications will be reviewed by a panel of evaluators and experts.
- Once evaluated, 10 startups from each region will be to pitch virtually at the regional semi-finals.
- Shortlisted startups will be notified 3-5 weeks prior to their respective regional semi-finals.
GRAND FINALE
- L’Oréal will select up to 10 startup finalists from the regional semi-finals to advance to the Grand Finale, which will take place in Singapore, – the home of L’Oréal SAPMENA
For more details, visit L’Oréal webpage
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