As part of the organisation and construction of national and local policies, ADEME (The French Agency for Ecological Transition) evaluates and selects all the innovative projects that will build tomorrow's territory. Following this analysis, the Agency has carefully selected 7 promising innovation projects to meet the challenges of ecological transition, from among all the programmes in all categories.
LuminoKrom® is delighted to have been selected as one of the 7 winning innovations in the France 2030 programme, organised by ADEME. Our photoluminescent paint has been chosen as an innovative project to meet the challenges of ecological transition and prepare the France of tomorrow.
Our technology among the 7 winners of the ADEME - France 2030 programme
France 2030 aims to highlight the innovations of tomorrow. The aim of the programme is to encourage the emergence of promising companies and technological structures, and to support the transition of sectors of excellence, based on research, innovation and skills development.
We are very proud that our patented technology is one of the projects selected by the programme. LuminoKrom® is therefore taking part in this vital national transition, with the aim of improving mobility safety in our regions.
Our photoluminescent paint is designed to store daylight and emit a visible glow for more than 10 hours in the dark. The aim is to improve the safety and visibility of soft mobility at night.
The France 2030 programme aims to accelerate the transformation of key sectors of our economy through innovation and to position France not just as a player, but as a leader in the world of tomorrow. By choosing LuminoKrom® as the winner, France 2030 is underlining its support for technologies that promote the ecological transition and improve local infrastructure.
LuminoKrom®, an innovation with over 5 years' experience
The LuminoKrom® adventure began in August 2017 with the launch of the I-STREET programme, led by the Eiffage Group and in partnership with Total, OliKrom and IFSTTAR. At the time, the programme was the winner of the "Road of the Future" call for projects operated by ADEME, as part of the Future Investment Programme.
The project was based on the idea of providing better visualisation of road markings (hard shoulder, pedestrian crossings, cycle paths, etc.) in poor conditions (night, fog), while offering a solution that was simple to implement.
7 years after its launch, our technology has been applied on more than 350 sites around the world and is now being highlighted by the France 2030 programme.
Winners highlighted at the Grand Défi Ecologique organised by ADEME
The 7 innovations selected by the programme will be presented and showcased at the Grand Défi Ecologique, organised by ADEME. The event will take place at Carré des Docks in Le Havre over 4 days, from 3 to 6 April 2024.
The aim of the event is to mobilise civil society and stakeholders and encourage them to take concrete action in favour of the ecological transition, through innovative inspirations and levers for action.
On site, you will discover the France 2030 innovation projects selected and supported by ADEME. Demonstrators are at your disposal for a truly immersive experience. As one of the selected technologies, LuminoKrom® will be delighted to let you experience, in immersive reality, the photoluminescence principle used in our paint.
Come and meet our team at Expo France 2030 - Hall 1, and experience the incomparable performance of our photoluminescent markings in our "dark room".
Why not try it out and experience the luminescence of our luminous road markings?
See you there from 03 to 06 April!
Do you have any questions? Discover our FAQ
What is photoluminescence?
Photoluminescence is a physical process whereby a material absorbs photons from a light source and re-emits them. To achieve this, the body is subjected to radiation of varying intensity, which excites the electrons present in the substance. These electrons store the light, store the energy and release it when there is a total absence of light.
Thanks to photoluminescence, the substance can be recharged indefinitely by daylight or artificial lighting. Our LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint exploits exactly this physical phenomenon.
What are the advantages of photoluminescence?
Installations marked with photoluminescent paint require no special maintenance or servicing. Only standard road maintenance is required.
What's more, this type of marking is totally autonomous, requiring no charge or power source. So it's an economical and sustainable solution.
How long does paint luminescence last?
The paint itself emits for a very long time. The most important parameter to take into account is the length of time its light emission is perceptible to the human eye.
In an outdoor environment devoid of any light, we consider that the eye can perceive light emission up to around 8 millicandela/m², i.e. after 10 hours of emission. If the environment presents light pollution (full moon, proximity of public lighting), this threshold will be raised and the duration of visibility will be shortened.
Indoors, in absolute darkness, the perception threshold is much lower, and you can observe the luminescence of our paint for over 12 hours.
What surfaces can LuminoKrom® paint be applied to?
Our LuminoKrom® paint range can be applied to a variety of substrates and materials. We offer different references to suit every circumstance, whether for indoor or outdoor marking, for example.
Our road and urban paint references are ideal for use on concrete, cement, bitumen and asphalt mixes. A waterborne version is also available for interior applications.Concernant les applications sur du métal, il faudra choisir notre peinture LuminoKrom® pour Métal.
Our luminescent paint is applied over a white primer, so you can apply LuminoKrom® to any surface where the white paint will adhere.