COSMETIC VALLEY PROJECT SUPPORT

Research & Innovation

The French industry is mobilizing to provide an official label through COSMETIC VALLEY, enabling us to provide you with technical expertise on your subject and a guarantee of market interest for your project.

How do I obtain this label?

- Conduct a preliminary eligibility assessment with the COSMETIC VALLEY team

- Present your project in complete confidentiality to the Scientific Committee of the cluster, composed of academic experts.

- Your project is then briefly presented to the Board of Directors of COSMETIC VALLEY, which ratifies this certification.

Results for you?

- An official letter explaining the benefits of your project for the French cosmetics industry

- A unique exchange with academic experts in biology, chemistry, formulation, biotechnology, humanities, etc. to validate the technical soundness of your project

- Support from COSMETIC VALLEY throughout the duration of your project

- Communication of its results whenever you wish

The last meetings in 2026 allowed for the evaluation of various innovation projects:

Analytical traceability of mineral raw materials in cosmetics
Mass spectrometry imaging for studying the impact of cosmetics on skin models
Construction of robust equivalence (or mirror) clauses within the PPWR framework
An Electronic Nose for the detection of volatile organic compounds
Fragrance, aroma and cosmetic ingredients, from molecule to formula
Production of bio-based precipitated calcium carbonate from ocean carbon
Eco-design of lacquering by laser etching
Vapor Explosion Technologies for Plant Fibers

But also 2 projects involving international partners and European funding:

Exploring Cosmetic Heritage for Modern Skincare
Sustainable Microalgae and Cyanobacteria-Based Bioactive Compounds for Cosmeceuticals and Nutraceuticals

You too can benefit from this sector label to boost the credibility of your project with your future funders, whether public or private.

Next accreditation committee meeting: September 15, 2026

Amandine Goubert, Director of Research and Innovation, Agoubert@cosmetic-valley.com