Local start up launches crowdfunding

Local start up launches crowdfunding – A Riviera startup has launched a crowdfunding campaign that will allow it to manufacture "the smartest glasses in the world". The founder of Ellcie Healthy, Philippe Peyrard, says the “glasses will change the daily lives of those who wear them and save lives”.

Equipped with 18 sensors the data provided will be able to detect the risk of falling, falling asleep at the wheel as well as lack of physical activity among other things. The start up founded in Nice in 2016 and based for more than a year, in Villeneuve Loubet created a prototype in May last year and needs 300,000 euros to manufacture the glasses.

Last local news

Evening Update Thursday 13 November 2025

Ceremonies have been taking place in Paris to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the attacks of 13 November 2015. 132 people lost their lives and ov... Evening Update Thursday 13 November 2025 Read More

13/11/2025

French and Riviera News Thursday 13th November 2025

France’s parliament is continuing to debate the draft 2026 national budget, and several measures under discussion could have a direct impact on foreig... French and Riviera News Thursday 13th November 2025 Read More

13/11/2025

Evening Update Wednesday 12 November 2025

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being found with wounds to his throat in Nice Evening Update Wednesday 12 November 2025 Read More

12/11/2025

French and Riviera News Wednesday 12th November 2025

US President Donald Trump has taken aim at France during a Fox News interview this week, saying that the United States has “had a lot of problems with... French and Riviera News Wednesday 12th November 2025 Read More

12/11/2025

Evening Update Tuesday 11 November 2025

Numerous commemorative ceremonies for Armistice Day have been held in our region and throughout France... Evening Update Tuesday 11 November 2025 Read More

11/11/2025