Innovation is an essential driver for the development of artisanal businesses, enabling them to anticipate market changes and strengthen their competitiveness. The Artinov competition, organized by the CMA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, annually honors artisans who place this dynamic at the heart of their activity. This year, the winners in Haute-Savoie have been revealed.
For over three decades, Artinov has rewarded artisans who conceive new products, modernize their manufacturing methods, enrich their service offerings, or engage in more responsible practices. With more than 700 laureates recognized over the years, the competition highlights the dynamism of regional craftsmanship.
In Haute-Savoie, several companies were distinguished in various categories:
In the Technological or Process Innovation category, Indiana’Ventures was recognized for ORBIT, a centrifugal magnetic brake for zip lines ensuring automatic, progressive, and safe deceleration.
For Product or Service Innovation, Autrement was awarded for reinventing gluten-free bakery and pastry, recreating traditional textures and flavors with safety and traceability.
The Know-how Innovation category saw Fonderie PACCARD awarded for Ars Sonora®, a concept of musical sculptures where the bell interacts with a digital piano keyboard.
Quadrix won the Social or Societal Innovation award for its all-terrain wheelchairs designed for handisport practitioners, enabling autonomous piloting via an adapted joystick.
In the Environmental Innovation category, Bikle was distinguished for the VIA, a lightweight two-seater electric bicycle designed to replace some car usage, featuring a modular platform.
Finally, the Jury's Favorite award went to Infruitea for reinventing wellness drinks, offering a double-use enriched fruit slice: hydrating cold and herbal tea infusion hot.
The CMA emphasizes that innovation can take many forms and supports artisanal businesses in identifying success factors to grow their activities.
