L&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;Oréal Groupe, the world&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;s leading beauty company, has announced the launch of its &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8220;Big Bang Beauty Tech &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-038; Innovation Challenge&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8221; in North Asia. This regional open innovation initiative is focused on driving co-creation and co-development of innovative beauty products and experiences across China, Korea, and Japan.
The Big Bang Program aims to discover, support, and nurture promising start-ups and companies with beauty tech and innovative sciences that can be scaled globally. It builds on the successful pilot program in China and expands to Korea and Japan, leveraging the unique innovation ecosystem of the &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8220;C-J-K Beauty Triangle&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8221; in North Asia.
To support the initiative, L&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;Oréal Groupe has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) for the Big Bang Program in Korea. In Japan, the initiative will be supported by J-Startup, a government project that supports entrepreneurs operated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and JETRO.
Barbara LAVERNOS, Deputy CEO of L&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;Oréal Groupe in charge of Research, Innovation and Technology, expressed excitement about the collaboration with start-ups from China, Korea, and Japan, stating that the company believes in open innovation through partnerships. She sees the signing of the MOU with the Korean MSS as a significant milestone for L&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;Oréal&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;s journey in leading open innovation in North Asia.
The partnership with L&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;Oréal is also significant for the Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups, as it supports their mission of promoting Korean companies with innovative technologies in the global market. Ms. Young Lee, Korea Minister of SMEs and Startups, stated that collaboration with L&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;Oréal Groupe is meaningful and that the ministry will continue to support Korean companies to strengthen their market competitiveness and expand globally.
In Japan, the collaboration with the Big Bang Program is expected to enhance the startup ecosystem. Dr. Yoshiaki Ishii, Director of Startup and New Business Promotion Office at METI, believes that the partnership will contribute to social benefit and economic growth, making the J-Startup more global and creating a better world.
The Big Bang Program in North Asia builds on the success of the pilot program in China, which attracted over 1,500 start-ups and incubated over 50 projects in the past three years. In Korea, the program will focus on beauty devices, beauty tech, skin diagnosis, and delivery systems enabled by digital and AI technologies. In Japan, the focus will be on sustainable beauty and green sciences, leveraging the country&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;s unique strengths in biotechnology, material science, and environmental-friendly technologies.
Fabrice Megarbane, President of North Asia Zone &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-038; CEO of L&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;Oréal China, emphasized the importance of North Asia as the most dynamic beauty market in the world. He believes that the Big Bang Program will unleash the power of co-creation through open innovation, generating disruptive beauty solutions with start-ups and partners across China, Korea, and Japan.
Overall, L&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;Oréal Groupe&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;s launch of the Big Bang Beauty Tech &https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-038; Innovation Challenge in North Asia demonstrates its commitment to open innovation and collaboration with start-ups and governments to drive the future of beauty. By leveraging the unique innovation ecosystems in China, Korea, and Japan, L&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPU9icGZiRlBIYUF3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrUkN0SldtNVBhRVkwWkhsRlZGaFFXRWt2ZVU1WlFUMDk-8217;Oréal aims to inspire the world with beauty innovations from North Asia and create a more inclusive, ethical, and sustainable beauty industry.