L’Oréal announced its 2026 Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program for startups across SAPMENA, offering funded pilots with its 40 brands.
Winners receive potential scale across 35 markets, a year‑long mentorship from senior L’Oréal leaders, and access to five AI‑focused innovation themes.
The program highlights startups from India, Australia, UAE and Singapore offering materials recycling, AI chemistry, influencer discovery and ethical music compliance.
SAPMENA, home to 40% of world population, has over 60% young native consumers shopping online weekly, a prime market for beauty tech.