Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program
A programme by L'Oréal Research & Innovation
A regional competition for beauty-tech startups, with online regional finals and a Grand Finale in Singapore; the 2026 India round has closed.
At a glance
| Best for | Beauty-tech startups that fit one of the challenge themes |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Cost | Free |
About Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program
The Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program is L'Oréal SAPMENA's open-innovation competition for beauty-tech startups. It features a startup competition and a pilot stage, and it runs by region. The 2026 India round is closed: applications closed on 15 July 2026. In 2024, the India regional semi-final was held on 11 September, and four Indian startups went on to the Grand Finale in Singapore in October.
What you get
- Ownership of the IP your company develops during the programme
- No application or participation fee
Who can apply
- Beauty-tech startups, applying through the route for the region where the company is incorporated
- The India route is for companies incorporated in India
- The challenge themes differ between editions; the current microsite lists its five themes
How selection works: Regional finals are held online. The Grand Finale is an in-person event in Singapore, planned for November 2026.
How to apply: Applications are submitted online by the closing date. Check the programme page for the next round.
Where to apply
Other L'Oréal Research & Innovation programmes
- L'Oréal Beauty Tech AtelierAn accelerator for early-stage tech and digital startups, taking up to 10 each semester.
- Sustainable Innovation AcceleratorA closed L'Oréal call for climate, nature and circularity solutions, with CISL-led acceleration and six-to-nine-month pilots.
- BOLD and Nykaa minority investment in Indian beauty brandsA minority-stake investment programme for emerging Indian beauty and wellness brands, run by BOLD, L'Oréal's venture fund, with Nykaa.