International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation
A major event at the show, EQUIP AUTO's Grands Prix Internationaux de l'Innovation Automobile are designed to select and reward the most innovative concepts, products and services from the show's exhibitors, and to showcase emerging technologies in the automotive aftermarket.
The International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation recognize the most outstanding innovations presented by EQUIP AUTO exhibitors.
Their purpose is to showcase technologies, products, and services that contribute to advancing the automotive industry and shaping the future of mobility.
The winners are selected by a jury of nearly 100 French and international journalists representing 25 countries.
Awards are presented in eight categories, alongside a Special CSR Award recognizing exemplary initiatives in corporate social responsibility.
Key milestones
Submission of applications
- Applications can be submitted from the opening of the platform on April 5 to June 4 inclusive.
- Board meeting to validate applications: June 28.
Selection and voting
- Selection vote by the French and international jury: 28 to July 7.
- Communication of selected July 8
- Exhibitors to present products to the jury: September 6
- Final vote by jury members: September 6 to 13
- Announcement of winners: September 15
Awards ceremony
- The awards ceremony took place during the show on October 13
- The ceremony is open to all exhibitors and visitors to the show to discover and congratulate the winners together.
Technical Director of the International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation
As Technical Director of the International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation (IGPIA), he plays a key role in the evaluation and qualification of submitted innovations. Working closely with the President of the Grands Prix, the Executive Committee, and the EQUIP AUTO teams, he ensures the quality, relevance, and technical credibility of all applications throughout the selection process.
His expertise and independent perspective help guarantee a rigorous assessment of the innovations and contribute to identifying the solutions that deliver the greatest value to the automotive industry.
President of International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation
As President of the Grands Prix Internationaux de l’Innovation Automobile (GPIIA), Bertrand Gay plays a central role in the organization and smooth running of the various stages in the process of selecting and promoting innovations. Working closely with the Show team and the Technical Director, he is responsible for assisting EQUIP AUTO teams in organizing Bureau meetings, the pre-selection voting session, the pre-selected product presentation meeting and the GPIIA awards ceremony.
Its commitment guarantees a rigorous and fair assessment of the innovations presented.
Members of the steering committee
In order to support market developments and enrich its work with new expertise, the Bureau is changing its composition and welcoming new members. Their experience and perspective will help to strengthen the quality of the analyses and the relevance of the Grands Prix.
Mohamed Aredjal
Romain BALY
Fabio Crocco
Hervé Daigueperce
Guillaume Geneste
Indépendant.
Jérémy Lequatre
Frédéric Marty
Laurent Meillaud
Independant.
Tanguy Merrien
Nicolas Meunier
Jérémie Morvan
Frédéric Richard
Caroline Ridet
The new members of the steering committee
Jérémy Lequatre
Jérémy Lequatre is a journalist and road tester specializing in the automotive and motorcycle industries. Passionate about the sector from an early age, he closely follows market developments and has a particular interest in innovation, the aftermarket, and the repair and detailing professions.
Frédéric Marty
Frédéric Marty is a journalist at Auto Infos, where he is notably responsible for the Two-Wheeler section. Specializing in professional news related to motorcycles, scooters, and L-category vehicles, he covers market developments through reports, investigations, and in-depth industry analysis.
Tanguy Merrien
Nicolas Meunier
The 8 Grands Prix categories
The jury of the International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation
Made up of experts from France and abroad, the GPIIA juries play a key role in selecting the winners.
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For the first phase of voting, the jury, composed of French and international experts, met to examine the 166 applications received this year.
This first round resulted in the selection of the Selected Innovations.
Discover the Shortlisted
After an initial voting phase to select the nominees, the jury reconvened to reward the most innovative products and services of the past year. The winners were announced.
Discover the winners of the 2025 Grand Prix awards
VALEO Hall 1 Stand K 044
AJTE “ Editors’ Choices”
Organised under the patronage of the Association of Technical and Economic Journalists (AJTE), the “Coups de Cœur”, selected by the association’s journalists, aim to highlight innovative products or services among the following:
- Exhibitors present at EQUIP AUTO Paris 2025
- Products or services not entered in the EQUIP AUTO Paris 2025 International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation
- Products and services launched no more than one year before the opening date of the trade show
In partnership with AJTE.
DISCOVER THE WINNERS
A look back at the 2025 Grand Prix Awards Ceremony
