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XR DAYS 2025 : les technologies immersives au service de l’industrie
La 4ᵉ édition des XR DAYS se tiendra les 14 et 15 octobre 2025 à La Ruche Industrielle, à Vénissieux. Ce rendez-vous professionnel réunit chaque année les acteurs de la réalité augmentée, virtuelle, mixte, et de l’intelligence artificielle, pour deux journées d’échanges, de démonstrations et de partage autour des usages industriels de ces technologies.
ARROW au SIDO Lyon 2025 : un rendez-vous au cœur de l’innovation
ARROW a le plaisir de participer pour la 5ᵉ fois au SIDO Lyon, l’événement incontournable de l’IoT, de l’IA et de la robotique. Retrouvez-nous sur le stand E220, idéalement situé au cœur de l’exposition. Aux côtés de nos partenaires permanents, NXP, Silicon Labs et Nexperia, découvrez les dernières innovations en composants électroniques pour les systèmes intelligents.
Sécurité connectée : SYMES et Sharing Worker misent sur l’IA et l’IoT pour prévenir les accidents sur les chantiers
À l’origine de cette innovation : Florent Bonneau et Olivier Rospide, deux anciens Managers du BTP, bien conscients des dangers du quotidien dans ce secteur. Leur objectif est clair : éviter les accidents plutôt que de les subir, en misant sur des technologies de proximité.
The equipment sales model is no longer enough: why it is urgent to think « service »
Machinery, services, continuous value: discover why servitization is becoming essential for manufacturers.
Industrial safety: anticipate fires with a compact and connected sensor
The first intelligent compact infrared system for fighting industrial fires was born. Every year in France, there are 4,000 industrial fires, 30% of which are of electrical origin. Wintech Groupe has developed the UTC® SD device to detect the beginnings before they cause loss and damage. Wintech Groupe is not at its first attempt.
VLAD invites you to Lyon, at SIDO 2025!
VLAD will participate in the SIDO exhibition in Lyon on September 17 and 18, 2025 at the Cité Internationale. On this occasion, we will meet IoT, industry, embedded and healthcare players at booth O418 to discover our multi-technology battery solutions and our 100% French know-how.
Physical AI: when robotics embeds AI in the real world
Discover Physical AI: when AI integrates with robotics to make machines autonomous and intelligent in the real world.
Managing vulnerabilities in embedded systems and the IoT using AI: dream or reality?
Managing system vulnerabilities has become essential in the embedded systems and IoT sectors; first and foremost to ensure the security of products and users, but also to comply with regulatory requirements on cybersecurity, such as the European Cyber Resilience Act.
Green IT Benchmark: a comprehensive assessment for more responsible digital practices
Join the Green IT Benchmark: measure the environmental and health impact of your IT systems and commit your organisation to responsible digital practices.
STARTUP MOÏZ RAISES €3 MILLION TO ACCELERATE THE SCALING UP OF ITS FIRST PRODUCTS
The deep tech startup MOÏZ has closed a €3 million funding round to accelerate the market launch of its self-powered measurement modules, which utilize waste heat from industrial infrastructure and processes. This fundraising round was led by Grenoble Angels, which was joined by SAMBA and RVA (two associations coordinating business angels in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region) and the BADGE business angel network, alongside the regional institutional fund Crédit Agricole Alpes Développement (C2AD) and the industrial group Rio Tinto. This seed funding includes €1.1 million in equity, supplemented by leverage from the banks Bpifrance, CERA, BPAURA, and BNP, as well as a deep-tech development support program from Bpifrance. BECOMING AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN INDUSTRIAL IoT With this funding, MOÏZ is taking a decisive step forward: accelerating the industrialization of its first products, supporting their market launch—including internationally—and preparing the next generation through new research and development programs. Rio Tinto’s investment in the startup through its Rio Tinto Ventures fund strengthens a client relationship established in 2021 and confirms the relevance of MOÏZ’s solutions in addressing the power supply challenges of the industrial IoT. TOWARD BATTERY-FREE, WIRELESS INDUSTRIAL MONITORING Founded in 2020 and emerging from research conducted at the Néel Institute (CNRS) following maturation and incubation phases at the SATT Linksium, MOÏZ is developing an innovative thermal energy recovery technology. The products developed by the startup thus enable the recovery of waste heat from industrial infrastructure and processes to power, in a completely autonomous manner—that is, without batteries or wires—the industrial sensors essential for the digitalization and decarbonization of industrial sites. By eliminating the need for batteries and wiring, MOÏZ addresses two key challenges: an environmental one, by eliminating the production and replacement of millions of polluting batteries; and an economic one, by drastically reducing installation and maintenance costs for its customers. This innovation paves the way for reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective data collection in the most demanding industrial environments. STRENGTHENING THE GRENOBLE R&D HUB The funds raised will also enable MOÏZ to strengthen its R&D teams, which are working in collaboration with the Néel Institute and other academic laboratories to develop new thermal energy recovery technologies that can be integrated onto silicon wafers. MOÏZ plans to hire about ten employees over the next twelve months. Dimitri TAÏNOFF, co-founder and CEO of MOÏZ, states: " Digital transformation is propelling the industry into a new era, and we are convinced of the market potential and the key role we can play in this revolution". In fact, the deployment of battery-powered IoT sensors faces challenges posed by the industrial environment, which demands robust, high-performance devices—a requirement that is difficult to reconcile with limited battery life. By recovering waste heat from industrial infrastructure and processes, MOÏZ has access to a significant and ubiquitous energy source capable of powering virtually any industrial sensor—without batteries or wires. Rio Tinto’s partnership with us validates the relevance and industrial maturity of our solution. This sends a strong signal to our customers and partners and accelerates our scaling efforts.” Philippe RASE, President of Grenoble Angels, states: “We are particularly delighted to support MOÏZ, which is showcasing Grenoble’s technological expertise and pioneering spirit on a national level with its innovative solutions that convert waste heat from industrial processes and infrastructure into data". We are pleased to have brought together, alongside Grenoble Angels, other associations from the France Angels federation, such as BADGE, as well as two associations in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Together, we are stronger in helping and supporting MOÏZ in its future developments.” Olivier MARTIN, Chief Technology Officer at Rio Tinto Aluminium, emphasizes: “At Rio Tinto, we are committed to technologies capable of sustainably transforming our industries and enhancing their performance. We have been working with the startup MOÏZ since 2021 and were impressed by the possibilities offered by their technology, which simplifies the installation of new sensors in our electrolytic aluminum production plants. We see strong potential for integrating their solution into demanding industrial environments". About MOÏZ: Founded in 2020 in Grenoble, the deep tech startup MOÏZ transforms more than 20 years of scientific research into practical solutions for the industrial IoT. Emerging from the work of the Institut Néel (CNRS) and supported during its development and incubation by the technology transfer company Linksium, MOÏZ develops autonomous, wireless sensors capable of recovering waste heat from industrial infrastructure and processes. This innovative technology powers the sensors entirely autonomously, without batteries or wiring, offering a reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for the digitalization and decarbonization of industrial sites. To date, nearly 300 demonstration units are operational with several industrial partners in France and internationally, where the startup generated 25% of its 2024 revenue. The initial target sectors are heavy industry as well as rail and electric transportation networks. While ensuring the commercialization and field deployment of its first products, the startup MOÏZ is devoting significant resources to R&D. The startup is collaborating with numerous academic research labs to continue improving its technologies and develop the next generation of sensors. About Grenoble Angels: Grenoble Angels is one of the first business angel associations established in the region in 2005, bringing together over a hundred local investors from the Isère department. Grenoble Angels supports and funds seed-stage projects based on the 3C philosophy: providing Skills, Contacts, and Capital to entrepreneurs and innovative companies in the Grenoble Alpes-Isère region. Since its creation in 2005, the association has reviewed over 1,000 applications, financed or refinanced over 200 companies, and seen over €20 million invested by Grenoble Angels members. In 2024, Grenoble Angels has received 184 projects, reviewed over 35 projects, and financed or refinanced 17 companies. Nearly €900,000 invested directly by Grenoble Angels members and €3 million through other networks of the France Angels federation in Isère. For more information: www.grenoble-angels.com Follow Grenoble Angels on social media: www.linkedin.com/company/grenobleangels Press contact: Anne Sophie Vernay, Executive Director, contact@grenoble-angels.com About Business Angels Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Since 2008, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Business Angels coordination group has brought together 10 local Business Angels associations and unites more than 400 members, primarily former entrepreneurs and business leaders, who are well-qualified to support entrepreneurs in the region. These 10 local organizations collaborate, under the banner of the National Federation of France Angels, within a collective that facilitates the sharing of best practices and information. About BADGE: Founded in 2004, the Business Angels des Grandes Ecoles association is one of the first Business Angels networks in France. Its goal is to support the creation and development of innovative companies with high growth potential, as well as their financing. To this end, the Business Angels des Grandes Ecoles (BADGE) network: connects entrepreneurs with investor Business Angels, builds relationships with key Incubators and accelerators, particularly those established within the Grandes Ecoles, provide methodological support and training to business angels, organize support for these startups, and facilitate the creation of business angel groups within the alumni associations of the Grandes Ecoles. Its members, who possess recognized professional experience, participated in 29 fundraising rounds in 2024, contributing €4.1 million to rapidly growing companies. Since 2005, the Business Angels of the Grandes Ecoles have financed 239 companies by contributing over €55 million, which, through leverage from other funding sources, has generated over €140 million in capital contributions to these companies. About C2AD: Crédit Agricole Alpes Développement (C2AD) is a private equity advisory firm, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Sud Rhône Alpes and Crédit Agricole des Savoie. As a support structure for companies in all their long-term financing operations, C2AD is active in start-up and innovation capital, growth capital, succession capital, and shareholder restructuring through its two funds, CADS Développement and CASRA Capital. C2AD covers five departments (Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, Savoie, and Haute-Savoie) with offices in Grenoble and Annecy, and manages a portfolio of 150 investments with €123 million in assets under management. About Rio Tinto: Rio Tinto is a global leader in the mining and materials sector. Rio Tinto operates in 34 countries and produces iron, copper, aluminum, and other materials essential for the energy transition. www.riotinto.com About Linksium, SATT Grenoble Alpes Linksium is the technology transfer acceleration company (SATT) bridging Grenoble Alpes research laboratories with the business world. Linksium prioritizes the creation of startups that serve as vehicles for future technology transfer. Through its entrepreneurial and human-centered approach, the startup accelerates the development of products or services that break with the status quo, creates new markets, and attracts investor interest. Linksium is part of a network of 13 French SATTs specializing in the early stages of technological innovation projects. Linksium is a privately held company with public funding that benefits from a government commitment through the Investments for the Future Program (PIA), support from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region and the European Union (ERDF), and whose shareholders include Bpifrance, CEA, CNRS, Grenoble INP-UGA, INRIA, UGA, and USMB. Linksium is one of the founding members of the Grenoble Alpes University Cluster led by UGA. Since 2015, with an investment of €61 million, Linksium has supported 230 projects, commercialized 172 patents, and facilitated the creation of 91 startups. www.linksium.fr
The keynote address by Philippe Aghion, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, at SIDO 2024
Philippe Aghion, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, spoke at SIDO 2024 about the conditions for the responsible deployment of AI The entire SIDO team congratulates Philippe Aghion on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics! We had the pleasure of welcoming him to the SIDO 2024 stage to share his vision of artificial intelligence as a driver of growth… provided it is intelligently regulated. The auditorium was packed.
