NICE, FR / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / From December 10 to December 12, 2025, the international NextGen Hackathon took place in Nice, France, bringing together technology teams, startups, and innovators from different countries.

The hackathon was held in a fully online 48-hour format, allowing international teams to collaborate remotely while staying connected to the French innovation ecosystem. A total of 15 teams took part in the event, all of which had a direct connection to France through residency, business activity, academic affiliation, or project localization.

This edition of the NextGen Hackathon brought together participants, mentors, and jury members from Europe, the United States, and Asia. The event focused on interdisciplinary collaboration, rapid prototyping, and the practical application of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital platforms.

A new partner of the hackathon was ElevenLabs, a voice AI platform that provided participants with free access to its voice synthesis technology. This allowed teams to integrate advanced audio and speech capabilities into their projects during the competition.

About NextGen Hackathon

The NextGen Hackathon is an international innovation program designed to support collaboration between developers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and early-stage startups. The program focuses on rapid prototyping and the practical use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and next-generation digital solutions.

The hackathon is held twice a year, in June and December, and operates in a fully online format. This structure enables international participation while maintaining close ties to the French and European innovation ecosystem.

Based on the French Riviera, the initiative brings together participants from Europe, North America, and Asia and is supported by academic, technological, and ecosystem partners. Its goal is to encourage responsible innovation, cross-border cooperation, and the development of technology projects with real-world applications.

Winners of NextGen Hackathon 2025

Following the final project presentations, the jury announced the winning projects of the December 2025 edition of the NextGen Hackathon.

Nice3D (France, Nice) was awarded first place. The startup is developing solutions for generating realistic 3D product images for online stores, with the goal of improving product presentation and customer experience in e-commerce.

AYEPS (USA / France) received second place. The project, developed by an American-French team, focuses on building a scalable digital voting infrastructure for international competitions and awards. The platform is designed to support high-volume global voting while ensuring transparency, reliability, and broad digital participation.

AIDR (USA / Spain) took third place. The team is developing a product for influencers based on ElevenLabs technology, enabling automated and personalized voice content creation for digital platforms.

The jury noted that the NextGen Hackathon continues to serve as a platform for international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and the identification of promising early-stage technology projects. The judging panel included representatives of the French innovation ecosystem, including French Tech, as well as experts from other European countries, the United States, and Asia.

The organizers expressed their appreciation to all participants, jury members, mentors, and partners for their contribution to the successful completion of the December 2025 edition of the NextGen Hackathon.

Additional Information

For more information about the NextGen Hackathon and future editions, please visit the official website:

https://nextgenhackathon.com/en

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Email: code@nextgenhackathon.com

Address: 98 Bd Edouard Herriot, 06200 Nice, France

SOURCE: NextGen Hackathon