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Meet the innovators behind the innovations - UNISA Research and Innovation Insights - June 2023
How Unisa contributes to the Blue Ocean Awards - "Unisa, as a founding key partner of BlueCity and the Blue Ocean Awards in South Africa, has made possible the first BlueCity on the African continent, says Alban Eral," founder of the Blue Ocean Awards [...].

Announcing the International Blue Ocean Awards 2023 - Celebrating Blue Ocean Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the INSEAD Blue Ocean Strategy Institute
We are happy to announce that the 8th edition of the International Blue Ocean Awards just concluded on April 13th. The annual Blue Ocean Awards recognize and support startups and SMEs striving to create blue oceans. For the first time ever, the International Blue Ocean Award ceremony was hosted at the INSEAD Blue Ocean Strategy Institute, co-directed by Professors Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne, the creators of the blue ocean theory.

Developing new tech skills helps alleviate poverty, says TN Sports Minister- The New Indian Express
Mano Thangaraj and J Kumaragurubaran, secretary, the Department of IT, presented the Blue Ocean Awards to the winner during the event

"1st Blue Ocean Awards: Senegalese startups honored" WEERBI N°8 | January 2023 | Page 4
The Delegation of Rapid Entrepreneurship of Women and Youth, the Embassy of France in Senegal and HEC Paris and the network of leaders Munngano-Connectt proceeded, Monday, December 19 in Dakar, to the presentation of the 1st Blue Ocean Awards of Senegal.

Blue Ocean Awards Ceremony - La France au Sénégal
The Embassy of France, in partnership with the Delegation for Rapid Entrepreneurship of Women and Youth (DER/FJ), and HEC Paris, organized on Monday, December 19, the ceremony of the 1st Blue Ocean Awards of Senegal.

Dedicated to innovative entrepreneurship, the Blue Ocean Awards have rewarded their first Senegalese winners - Forbes Afrique
Launched in 2014 and declined from the concept of "blue ocean" which invites an innovative approach in the management of companies, leaving to conquer new markets, the Blue Ocean Awards ceremony held its first edition in Dakar on December 19.

Xibaar yi 13h of 25 December 2022 presented by Cheikh Diop - TFM (Wolof)
Journal de 13H de TFM Sénégal - December 25, 2022 - in Wolof

8th Edition Blue Ocean Awards : Award Ceremony - BeutSet TV
The Blue Ocean Awards which awards the best start-ups, is this year at its 8th Edition. Organized for the first time in Senegal, and the second in the African Continent after the one held in South Africa, this Ceremony allowed at the end of this final phase, to choose among the 10 best companies of very high level out of the batch of hundred selected, four Laureates representing this great number of Senegalese companies having proved their dynamism and innovative objectivity. This organization is in line with the commitment of the Blue Ocean and its various partners to support the Senegalese entrepreneurial and innovation eco-system, contributing in an efficient and sustainable way to the internationalization of these Senegalese companies.

Report on the 1st Blue Ocean Awards of Senegal | 7TV
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The Blue Ocean Awards reward 4 Senegalese startups - Réussir Business
Four Senegalese startups were awarded on Monday, December 19 in Dakar, during the closing ceremony of the 8th edition of the Blue Ocean Awards

1st Blue Ocean Awards: Senegalese startups honored - Keur Massar Actu
1st Blue Ocean Awards: Senegalese startups honored

Umagine Chennai': TN to host largest tech summit in March '23
The event spanning three days will witness more than 100 sessions, more than 150 exhibitors, more than 250 speakers and more than 10,000 delegates

International Technology Summit in Chennai from March 23 to 25: Minister Mano Thangaraj Announcement | International Technology Summit
Chennai: Minister Mano Thangaraj said that an international summit on emerging technology will be held in Chennai from March 23 to 25 on behalf of the Tamil Nadu government. Tamil Nadu Electronics Corporation (ELCOT) will hold a grand summit on the concept of 'Technology, Entrepreneurship and Skill Development' in Chennai from March 23 to 25... Continue reading International Technology Summit...

Umagine Chennai '23 to aid TN's trillion-dollar economy aspiration'- The New Indian Express
He added that winners of a pitching competition will be felicitated with the Blue Ocean Awards. Nominations can be filed till January 31, 2023.

Tamil Nadu to host Asia's largest summit on technology and innovation in 2023 - The Hindu
Umagine Chennai 2023 will be held from March 23-25, says Minister

TN Govt to host Tech, Entrepreneurship Summit 'Umagine Chennai' in March next - Navjeevan Express
IT Secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal said that Blue Ocean Awards are debuting in India for the first time in Umagine. They will be a launching pad for budding deeptechpreneurs to take their ideas to the world.

Tamil Nadu bets on Umagine Chennai 2023 to display tech prowess | Chennai News - Times of India
France, the official country partner of Umagine Chennai, is helping bring Blue Ocean Awards

Call for entries for the 1st Blue Ocean Awards in Senegal as part of the 8th edition of the Blue Ocean Awards
This prestigious competition is open to any startup and innovative company based in Senegal, whatever its maturity, its business or its sector. The only criterion to be a candidate is to have an already commercialized offer [...]

Tomorrow's solutions today as young entrepreneurs present their vision | UNISA
On Tuesday, 22 February, young South African innovators, many of them Unisans, pitched for a place in the 2022 International Blue Ocean Awards

UP's TuksNovation launches Blue Ocean business strategy initiative | University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria's (UP) high-tech entrepreneurship incubator, TuksNovation, recently launched the Blue Ocean Corners Initiative along with several other stakeholders, including the Technology Innovation Agency.

"There is no sustainable mobility without connected mobility" - Forbes France | July 21, 2021
Michelin, a privileged partner of the Blue Ocean Awards, presented its International Award for Sustainable Development at the May 11 ceremony...

Forbes Magazine - BLUE OCEAN AWARDS: 7TH INCLUSIVE EDITION | July 2021
As the main theme of the multi-site ceremony held on May 11, the winners demonstrated how inclusion can be a source of innovation and impact in the development of their company. Spotlight on these committed startups that are creating new markets.

Blue Ocean Awards: a 7th edition placed under the sign of inclusion - Forbes France
At the multi-site ceremony held on May 11, the winners demonstrated how inclusion can be a source of innovation in the workplace.

The 7th Annual Blue Ocean Awards | Blue Ocean Strategy - blueoceanstrategy.com
Check out this year's winners and get inspired to build products and services we all love, strengthen our economies, and make our lives better.

Winners of the 7th Blue Ocean Awards announced - Forbes France
15 companies were rewarded for their Blue Ocean Strategy at the Blue Ocean Awards, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, live and simultaneous from...

Check out the latest news from Blue Ocean Awards, the winners are: | I ❤️ startups
19 French startups named "Blue Oceans" with a bright future ahead of them

Blue Ocean Awards Ceremony, Pretoria, South Africa - French Embassy in South Africa
On Tuesday 11th May, distinguished guests and members of the public in both South Africa and France were invited to participate in the 1st international sequence of the Blue Ocean Awards ceremony. The event was held at the French Residence in Pretoria, one of the multiple cities where guests were hosted, including in Paris, Bordeaux and Lyon.

First International Edition of The Blue Ocean Awards - South Africa May 2021 | Veolia South Africa
We were privileged to attend the first International edition of the Blue Ocean Awards at the French Embassy in Pretoria on 11 May 2021.

Michelin presents its International Mobility Award at the Blue Ocean Awards - Industrie mag
Michelin has awarded its International Mobility Prize to Tarmac Technologies and SUN Mobility, two start-ups that are helping to develop the (...)

Michelin awards its International Mobility Prize at the Blue Ocean Awards - Affiches Parisiennes
Michelin's flagship company in Auvergne recently awarded its International Mobility Prize to Tarmac Technologies and Sun Mobility, two start-ups that are helping to develop mobility. The award was...

Michelin presents its International Mobility Award at the Blue Ocean Awards ceremony - Indian Rubber Journal
On May 11, 2021, Michelin presented its International Mobility Award to Tarmac Technologies and India's SUN Mobility, two startups that are contributing to the development of mobility.

Blue ocean awards 2021 - 7th edition - Pink Innov
The Blue Ocean Awards, placed under the high patronage of Bruno Lemaire, Minister of Economy, Finance and Recovery, with the support of HEC Business School (academic framing), Michelin (a major player in sustainable and connected mobility), INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property), Spinfi (corporate innovation expert), B1Partners (specialist in organizational transformation), EngageX (impact gas pedal for startups) and Forbes France were held on May 11, 2021.

Michelin presents its International Mobility Award at the Blue Ocean Awards | Boursier.com
On May 11, Michelin Group awarded its International Mobility Prize to Tarmac Technologies and SUN Mobility, two start-ups that contribute to.....

YUPWEGO the startup that doubles its number of policyholders and wins the Blue Ocean Awards! | HUB612
YUPWEGO announces a 40% monthly increase in the number of subscribers on its platform, and wins the Blue Ocean Awards!

Blue Ocean Awards: Michelin recognizes mobility innovation - Tyrepress | 12th May 2021
The Blue Ocean Awards, inspired by the Blue Ocean Strategy - the simultaneous pursuit of differentiation and low cost to open up a new market space and create new demand - took place yesterday. Michelin is the event's major sponsor as well as sponsor for an awards category. Michelin presented its International Mobility Award to Tarmac Technologies and SUN Mobility, two start-ups that are contributing to the development of mobility.

Michelin reconoce a empresas emergentes e impulsa la movilidad conectada - Mexico Industry | 11 de mayo 2021
Michelin awarded the International Mobility Prize to Tarmac Technologies and SUN Mobility, two emerging mobility companies. Cabe resaltar que la compañía llantera es socio clave de Blue Ocean Awards, y del premio Mobility Award, reconocimientos que premian a las empresas que han desarrollado ofertas innovadoras en un mercado inexplorado.

Michelin presents its International Mobility Award at the Blue Ocean Awards
On May 11, 2021, Michelin awarded its International Mobility Prize to Tarmac Technologies** and SUN Mobility***, two start-ups that are helping to develop mobility. The Michelin International Mobility Award is presented as part of the Blue Ocean Awards, of which Michelin is a privileged partner. Inspired by the "Blue Ocean" strategy, the awards recognize companies that have created innovative offerings in an unexplored market space with no direct competition.

Michelin presents its International Mobility Award at the Blue Ocean Awards ceremony | MICHELIN | May 21
Michelin awards its International Mobility Prize to two startups. It recognizes up-and-coming businesses in connected mobility and supports Michelin's open innovation approach.

Making Open-Innovation a gas pedal for connected mobility | MICHELIN | May 11, 2021
Michelin is encouraging the development of connected mobility services by awarding its International Mobility Prize to two start-ups at the Blue Ocean Awards. The award is a clear illustration of the Group's determination to leverage open innovation to become a major player in connected mobility.

The Blue Ocean Awards will be online on May 11th, 2021 - French Embassy in South Africa
We are very proud to announce the 7th annual Blue Ocean Awards. For the very first time, with the French Ambassador in South Africa, Aurélien Lechevallier, we will present the Michelin International Mobility and Blue Ocean South African Awards.

The 7 keys to success to win the Blue Ocean Awards... And create a sustainable and innovative company | HEC Paris
On the occasion of the 7th edition of the Blue Ocean Awards created in 2014 by Alban Eral, with HEC Paris and the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Recovery, discover on Agglotv the 7 key factors inspired by the Blue Ocean Strategy that allow you to free yourself from the competition while creating your own market space.

Blue Ocean Awards Ceremony simultaneously in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon and Pretoria | HEC Paris
For its 7th edition, the prestigious Blue Ocean Awards ceremony will take place on campus and Bordeaux, Lyon and Pretoria, on Tuesday May 11, 2021.

Join the blue wave on May 11, 2021 online! - Forbes France
The Blue Ocean Awards - inspired by the Blue Ocean Strategy, which allows you to free yourself from competition by creating your own market space - announce...

Blue Ocean Awards 2021 on May 11, 2021 - Pink Innov
For the 7th consecutive year, Pink Innov', represented by Hélène Campourcy, its president and founder, is a member of the jury for the national and Michelin "Mobility" Blue Ocean Awards.

South Africa to host 1st international edition of the Blue Ocean Awards | The Diplomatic Society
The first international edition of the Blue Ocean Awards is set to take place in South Africa on the 11th of May 2021. The Awards recognizes companies that have followed a strategy known as the Blue Ocean Strategy, which aims to create a new market away from the competition. Created in 2014 by Alban Eral with the French Ministry for the Economy, Finance and Recovery and HEC Paris - the awards are going international this year.

1st international edition of the Blue Ocean Awards will take place in South Africa on the 11th of May 2021 | Engineering News
The Blue Ocean Awards team, the French Embassy in South Africa, the City of Tshwane, Michelin, Veolia and MEDEF International announce the 1st edition of the South African Blue Ocean Awards. The winners will be announced on the 11th of May 2021 during the ceremony taking place at the French Residence in Pretoria and broadcasted live. The Blue Ocean Awards are directly inspired by the blue ocean strategy, which stems from the research works of the two INSEAD Professors W. Chan Kim and Renée ...

Blue Ocean Awards ceremony in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon and Pretoria simultaneously | HEC Paris
For its 7th edition, the prestigious Blue Ocean Awards ceremony will take place live and simultaneously on the HEC Paris campus, in Bordeaux, Lyon and Pretoria, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

An aurhalpine edition for the Blue Ocean Awards | Bref Eco
The Blue Ocean Awards competition, which has been recognizing companies that have followed a strategy to create a new market away from the competition since 2014, is offering this year's edition Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Call for entries 7th edition of the Blue Ocean Awards - CJD Rhône-Alpes
The Blue Ocean Awards management, the French Embassy in South Africa, HEC Paris and Michelin announce the launch of the 7th edition of the Blue Ocean Awards. Launched in 2014, the Blue Ocean Awards will feature three new awards this year: the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes edition, the South African edition and the international Michelin "Mobility" award.

ADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine invites you to apply for the Blue Ocean Awards of Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Agence de Développement et d'Innovation de la Nouvelle-Aquitaine
ADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine invites you to apply for the Blue Ocean Awards at Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in order to present your innovations that create new markets. This is a prestigious award open to all companies in New Aquitaine, not just start-ups. The common denominator: propose a different offer that addresses non-customers or "forgotten" customers and create a new market space: the Blue Ocean!

Check out the latest news from Blue Ocean Awards | I ❤️ startups
Call for entries 7th edition of the Blue Ocean Awards: French and foreign companies invited to apply for this prestigious competition

Call for entries 7th edition of the Blue Ocean Awards: French and foreign companies invited to apply for this prestigious competition - Forbes France
The management of the Blue Ocean Awards, the French Embassy in South Africa, HEC Paris and Michelin announce the launch of the 7th edition of the Blue Ocean...

Call for entries for the 7th edition of the Blue Ocean Awards | HUB612
The Blue Ocean Awards launch their new edition and invite companies to present their innovations that create new markets.

Seventh edition of the Blue Ocean Awards - Events - Maddyness - 11/05/2021
Call for entries 7th edition of the Blue Ocean Awards: French and foreign companies invited to apply for this prestigious competition The Blue Ocean Awards were created in 2014 by Alban Eral, with HEC Paris and the Ministry of Economy, Finance

Calls for applications not to be missed in February
Every month, Maddyness draws up a panorama of the calls for applications that you should not miss. What's in store for February 2021?

Application to the Blue Ocean Awards - Product Innovation Awards - French Tech Bordeaux
The 7th Blue Ocean Awards will be held simultaneously in Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris and Pretoria on May 11, 2021. They reward radical innovation that aims to create new markets, outside the usual industry standards. Last year's Aquitaine winners (Toopi Organics, WaveBumper, Comerso and Veracash) received a very strong boost in terms of awareness and fundraising.

Creating Blue Ocean Cities of Tomorrow | Blue Ocean Awards 2019 - blueoceanstrategy.com
The theme of this year's event was, How can cities shift out of red ocean competition to create blue ocean cities of tomorrow. Check out the winners!

The Blue Ocean Awards theater of innovation | Les Transitions
It is an event not to be missed. Perhaps even the event for start-ups and SMEs, the Blue Ocean Awards stands out as one of those special shows, which seduces and is based around innovation. If the 2019 edition was a great success, this year it was the start-ups that stood out. Zoom.

Blue Ocean Awards 2019: celebrating innovation | HEC Paris
On November 7, the sixth edition of the Blue Ocean Awards took place at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Created in 2014 by Axessio Innovation Strategy, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and HEC Paris, these awards recognize French companies that create new markets and innovative products. Once again this year, projects from the HEC ecosystem occupied a prominent place in the list of awarded companies.

Entrepreneurial Innovation Takes to the Sea at the 2019 Blue Ocean Awards - Forbes
French companies that create markets were honored on November 7 at the sixth edition of the Blue Ocean Awards. Conferences were held on...

6th Blue Ocean Awards - national edition "Our companies are creating new markets!" - Events - Maddyness - 07/11/2019
Our guests of honor: Michèle Sabban [President of the R20 Green Fund for Women], Nicolas Florian [Mayor of Bordeaux], Pascal Faure [Director General of INPI], Alain Melon [CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise France], Dominique Busso [President of Forbes F

November 7, 2019 - 6th Edition Of The Blue Ocean Awards Simultaneously In Paris And Bordeaux. - Forbes France
Placed under the high patronage of Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Economy and Finance, organized by HEC Paris, the INPI and the General Directorate of Finance...

First ceremony of the Blue Ocean Awards Nouvelle Aquitaine - Press releases - Archives - KEDGE Business School
First ceremony of the Blue Ocean Awards Nouvelle Aquitaine - KEDGE Business School

Forbes magazine | The list of new market makers | March 6, 2019
The 5th edition of the Blue Ocean Awards took place on November 6th at the Ministry of Economy and Finance

Meet in Class democratizes group tutoring
Like many of his peers, Youssef Zakaria, an alumnus of the École Centrale Paris, gave tutoring classes to high school students for a long time when he was a student. That's how Meet in Class, the tutoring platform he created, came about. What makes it special? Focusing on group tutoring, which allows to offer more attractive prices.