Sravathi AI and Without Win Big at L'Oréal's Beauty Tech Challenge

L'Oréal's 2025 SAPMENA Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program highlighted the innovative prowess of four startups: Sravathi AI, Without, Halo AI, and Heatseeker. The winners from India, UAE, and Australia will collaborate with L'Oréal and gain mentorship. The initiative underscores SAPMENA's growing influence in global tech innovation.

In a remarkable showcase of innovation, L'Oréal's 2025 SAPMENA Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program crowned four standout startups: Sravathi AI and Without from India, Halo AI from the UAE, and Australia's Heatseeker. These winners have earned the opportunity to collaborate on commercial pilots with L'Oréal's global brands and gain international exposure across 35 markets.

This competition underscores the SAPMENA region's vibrant startup ecosystem, fueled by dynamic market growth and a rising digital consumer base. The participation of over 50,000 startups from across the region demonstrates the shifting center of gravity for tech innovation towards South Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and North Africa.

L'Oréal's initiative not only celebrates the individual achievements of these startups but also solidifies the company's role in fostering a global culture of innovation. By partnering with local innovators, L'Oréal accelerates the transformation of beauty tech and reinforces the region's position as a hub for groundbreaking ideas.

(With inputs from agencies.)