Call for application - L'Oréal x Handilab
L’Oréal partners with Handilab, the first innovation accelerator dedicated to disability and the loss of autonomy, to support the integration of startups for one year within this unique ecosystem promoting universal accessibility. The focus areas include:
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Employee support: Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, adaptation of workstations
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Customer experience: Solutions to enhance accessibility features
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Inclusive beauty experience: Development of products and beauty routines adapted to all types of disabilities
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Neurotech: Tools to monitor and support sensory and cognitive disabilities
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Femtech: Solutions addressing women’s health-related challenges
Selected startups will benefit from tailored support within a unique European ecosystem, including access to workspaces, personalized coaching, and strong visibility among investors and partners. They will also have access to Handilab’s state-of-the-art facilities, including a coworking space, a UseLab (for testing solutions before deployment), a showroom, and an inclusive auditorium.
This program aims to provide startups with all the conditions necessary for the success and scaling of their solutions.
Eligibility Criteria
To be selected, startups must meet the following requirements:
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Commit to regularly occupying the offices provided within the Handilab accelerator in Saint-Denis
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Be seeking support to scale up and eager to engage with other startups facing similar challenges
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Be willing to join a committed community dedicated to raising awareness and democratizing issues related to disability and accessibility
Startups selected through this call for applications will join the thirty or so already established within this one-of-a-kind European hub.
Application deadline: April 16, 2025
Appel à candidature - Handilab 2025
✨ Call for Applications – Handilab 2025 ✨
Handilab, the first European accelerator dedicated to accessibility and the loss of autonomy, is launching a new call for applications!
🎯 A few examples of possible focus areas:
✅ Femtech: Solutions addressing issues related to women's health.
✅ Neurotech: Tools for monitoring and supporting sensory and cognitive disabilities.
✅ Mental health: Prevention, support, and monitoring tools.
✅ Video game accessibility & gamification: Innovating for inclusion in the gaming world.
🚀 Tailored support for selected start-ups:
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Personalized coaching by our start-up managers
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Thematic workshops on health, accessibility, and business growth
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Networking opportunities with major corporate partners
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Exclusive access to investors
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Office space for your team at Handilab
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Full access to our infrastructure: UseLab, showroom, video creation studio
🗓️ Key dates to remember:
Application deadline: July 15, 2025
Selection jury: July 23, 2025
Start-up onboarding: September 2025
📩 Interested?
Apply now through the online form: