New Aquitaine Celebrates Local Business Innovation and Growth with 2025 Economic Awards

The 2025 "Prix de l’économie Néo Aquitains" highlighted the remarkable achievements of local businesses in the Gironde area of New Aquitaine, recognizing innovation, export success, and sector growth. Airbooster, co-founded by Aurélien Rey and Christophe Fourcaud, secured the innovation award for its Solar Boost panel—a low-carbon aluminum thermal device that raises incoming air temperature by 3 to 5 °C. Priced under 3,000 euros including installation, it promises up to 40% savings on heating bills and has sold about 300 panels, with 500 more on pre-order.

Freejump, led by Yann Dubourg and Helena Clin, won the export award due to its high-end equestrian equipment, 80% of which is exported internationally, especially to Germany. They are preparing to launch a new version of their certified equestrian airbags in 2026.

JK Corporation received recognition for its regional economic contribution, evolving from a family farm to a major agro-food player. The company produces 38,000 tons of potatoes annually and manufactures 25,000 bags of chips daily, with over half sold under private labels.

In the start-up category, HyprSpace, co-founded by Sylvain Bataillard, impressed with its expansion from 30 to 100 employees and its focus on a micro-launcher for small satellites, targeting a first suborbital flight in late 2026. Additionally, Hello Asso earned the ESS award.

This year's awards underline New Aquitaine’s dynamic business landscape, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and international reach. These recognitions reveal the region’s commitment to supporting enterprises that drive economic progress and technological advancement.