Wi6Labs wins the Breizh Amerika startup contest

Four startups won their tickets to New York at the third edition of the Breizh Amerika startup contest. This event has taken place last Friday at the Oceanopolis of Brest. It rewarded the ambition and creativity of young Breton companies.

| An opportunity to discover the U.S. market

Since its creation, in 2016, this contest has received nearly a hundred applications. After a selection done by a jury, composed of professionals, experts and CEO’s of Brittany-American  companies, four startups were rewarded, including Wi6Labs, finishing on the top step of the podium.

Thanks to this award, Wi6Labs will have the opportunity to follow an intensive program at the New York incubator of Venture Out. The agenda : develop partnerships and analyze the US market, in addition to meeting some potential investors.

After its participation to the CES of Las Vegas last January, a new opportunity rise for Wi6Labs to explore this promising market.

This event is organized by the Breizh Amerika association which aims to promote economic, innovative, cultural and collaborative projects. Also strengthen and encourage relations and cooperation between the United States and Brittany.

Thanks to Breizh America Startup Contest partners: le Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne, la métropole de Brest, Venture Out, Klaxoon and RN165.