The Hippolia Start-up Village: A competition devoted to innovation in the equestrian sector at Equita Lyon

For the 10th successive year, the Hippolia Start-up Prize by Equita will be awarded to one of the 9 innovations entered in the competition, presented at the Start-up Village at the entrance to the show. Members of the public and visitors are invited to vote for the innovation they think is most promising. 

The Hippolia Start-up Village – organised in partnership with the Hippolia Cluster, France's only competitiveness cluster devoted to the equestrian sector – will be back at Equita for the 10th time. Once again, the Hippolia Start-up Prize by Equita will be teaming up with Grand Prix to reward the best innovations. Nine promising young start-ups will be taking part in the Innovation competition with the aim of convincing both the public and a panel of professionals about the value of their innovative concepts for the equine sector.

Members of the public can vote for their favourite product online or when they visit the show. The final rankings, which are established based on visitors' votes (60% of the overall scoring) and the jury's appreciation (40% of the overall scoring) will be announced at the awards ceremony held in the Place des Lumières at the show, on Sunday 3 November at 10.30am. The grand prize-winner will win an exhibition stand for the next Equita Lyon, courtesy of GL Events, and a cheque for €10,000 worth of communication campaigns with Grand Prix.

In 2023, the winner of the Hippolia Start-up Prize by Equita was Mila Moka, a brand of food supplements and mineral and vitamin supplements for horses, made in France from plant extracts and probiotics, with eco-designed packaging.

The 9 innovations taking part in the competition this year are as follows:

Caval.app is an innovative platform for purchasing competition and leisure horses. Inspired by the idea of dating apps, the platform provides a totally secure process from A to Z, from the initial search to delivery. The application certifies the vendors, checks the health of the horses and validates the buyers according to their level, thereby guaranteeing a reliable and transparent transaction.
www.caval.app

Get Set is an innovative web application for the day-to-day management of horses. It can be used to monitor health incidents and issues, performances, rations, health-care treatments and stocks. It is a simple, comprehensive tool for ensuring your horse's well-being on a daily basis.
www.getset-app.fr

Haizum provides innovative equipment for outdoor riding, designed in co-development with its community of riders. Their latest product, a saddle pad based on the 'Molle' system, inspired by the military sector, is highly versatile and can be adjusted to suit the needs of riders during long outings.
www.haizum.fr

Horsplace is a young start-up based in Normandy. Its innovative e-ink screen facilitates stable management, replacing the traditional stable blackboard. This dynamic display reduces mental stress for stable managers while optimising communication. A dedicated stall reservation application is available to complement this modern solution.
www.horsplace.com

In-Flux is innovating in the field of horse protection with its thermoformable gaiters, which are lighter and provide better shock absorption than conventional equipment. Drawing on its expertise in medical materials, In-Flux is redefining the standards in the field of equine protection by combining comfort and high performance.
www.in-fluxhorse.com

Kelpy is innovating in the field of animal welfare with its range of thalassotherapy products for horses. Their flagship product, the Zéphyr rug, made from cotton terry towelling, combines comfort, softness and breathability. This rug revolutionises the horse-drying process by taking its inspiration from human thalassotherapy techniques.
www.kelpy-thalasso.com

L'Amortisseur Orange (L'AO) is an accessory designed by saddle-fitters. Using D3O technology to absorb shocks, this shock absorber helps to improve the connection between riders and their horses. It aims to free up the horse's movement while providing optimum comfort for the rider, thus boosting performance and well-being for both.
www.lamortisseur-orange.com

Nutrispir AH, a company based in Ecully (Rhône), has made its name with SpiruHorse, 100% natural food supplements made from spirulina and pure phycocyanin. These products are "certified as non-doping" and address the micro-nutritional deficiencies of horses with four formulas: drainage, tissue repair, sustaining effort, and stimulation for competition.
www.nutrispirah.com

Ogalo is a platform devoted to horse transport, which puts owners in touch with certified carriers. In addition to creating a link between supply and demand, Ogalo manages every aspect of the carriers' activities, including logistics, calendars and the organisation of transport from A to Z.
www.ogalo.fr