OBRATORI Awards by L’OCCITANE Group

Call for applications for the 2019 OBRATORI AWARDS by L'OCCITANE Group.

Please submit your research or outstanding initiatives before midday CET on August 1st 2019. 

The L'OCCITANE Group is inviting researchers, charitable associations and explorers to apply for 2 new exciting awards. Through these awards, the L'OCCITANE Group is further committing its support for medical, humanitarian and environmental projects around the world.

The prizes will be awarded with the support of OBRATORI, the new start-up studio of L'OCCITANE Group dedicated to skincare, human well-being and digital innovation.

OBRATORI is a comprehensive innovation structure in Provence (Marseille, south of France)s to meet the needs of today's entrepreneurs. The structure includes a start-up studio that serves as a funding platform, incubator and accelerator. It also offers a co-working space and 2 state-of-the-art laboratories.

The Research Award for Skin Well-being and Natural Mechanisms will reward fundamental and clinical academic researchers from public and private laboratories who dive into the world of entrepreneurship and create their own start-ups with the support of Obratori. The research submitted should focus on skin microbiology, skin neuroscience and skin thermosciences, as well as innovative natural active ingredients for skin and hair.

Total prize fund of €15,000.

The Award for Environmental & Human Well-being encourages individuals or charitable associations who have developed exceptional projects dedicated to the environment and human well-being. The projects and initiatives submitted should focus on the environment and human well-being, but also embrace the L'OCCITANE Group values of authenticity, entrepreneurship, leading by example and team spirit.

Total prize fund of €15,000.

Please send your applications to info.awardsloccitane@sprimbox.com before August 1st 2019. 

Applications will be reviewed and the final Awards Ceremony will be held on September 26th 2019.