French VC fund focused on tech breakthrough. Lovin'​ #deeptech #greentech #thefutureisnow Created in 2008 and AMF-certified in 2014, Starquest has been investing ever since into disruptive companies. 70% of the capital invested has been towards companies falling into its “PROTECT” thesis. The “PROTECT” thesis: financing companies whose goals are to protect society against negative externalities of progress: > Protecting climate against global warming > Protecting Humans against sanitary and digital risks > Protecting resources against overconsumption Our favorite sectors: Clean energy, energy efficiency, food security, digital security, circular economy, process and material traceability, education...

[Automatic translation follows] A diverse and internationalized family group. A committed family group, founded by Éric Duval, co-directed with Pauline Boucon Duval and Louis-Victor Duval, the Group is an independent, internationalized French player. Born 30 years ago from a core real estate activity, the group now operates in numerous areas of expertise and territories, including 5 e global golf operator, 2 e European player in tourist residences and 1 er French player in low-cost retail parks. Its activities extend to Europe, Africa and Asia, where it invests in areas with strong societal impact such as microfinance, insurance, food and renewable …

Sectors: Real Estate

Filiale du CNRS & de BPI France. 30 ans d'expertise au service de l'innovation et du transfert de technologies. CNRS Innovation, established in 1992, is a French public limited company, now a subsidiary of the CNRS at 90% and 10% Bpifrance Financement. Its mission is to transfer innovative technologies, mainly originating from the CNRS, to the industry. Its action extends from the receipt of projects to the granting of exploitation rights through consulting in Intellectual Property strategies, participation in the filing of patent applications, seeking of industrial partners, negotiating and drafting of exploitation agreements, and management of patent portfolios. CNRS …

Sectors: Research

Our raison d'être is to build a net zero energy future with electricity and innovative solutions and services, to help save the planet and drive wellbeing and economic development. Energie, Nucléaire, Electricité, Energies renouvelables, and Gaz

Sectors: Energy

[Automatic translation follows] #auvergnerhonealpes With 4 departments (Allier, Cantal, Haute-Loire and Puy de Dôme) and 1310 municipalities, the Auvergne Region manages a budget of more than 600 million Euros. Education, Transport, Vocational Training and Apprenticeship are the largest expenses in the Auvergne Region. Youth, Digital, Transport, Economy, Training, Territories, leisure, Europe, High schools, International, Employment, Agriculture, Learning, Culture, Businesses, Innovation, Higher education, Research, Health, Security, Sport, and Tourism

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] The energy transition competitiveness cluster, a catalyst for innovation in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes The energy transition competitiveness cluster. Catalyst for innovation in renewable energies in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Tenerrdis' mission is to promote sustainable business growth and the creation of long-term jobs in the sectors of new energy technologies, in line with the challenges of the energy transition, by mobilizing all (industrial) resources. , institutional, academic and scientific) of the ecosystem.

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

Strategy Consulting & Startup Accelerator IMPULSE PARTNERS is a strategy consulting firm that works with senior executives on strategy, innovation and performance. We help our clients tackle growth challenges, identify opportunities, rethink business models and revisit innovation strategy. IMPULSE PARTNERS also develops startup accelerators in close connection with industry decision makers, local government and specialist investors. Our teams detect the most innovative, promising start-ups and connects them to industry leaders in order to speed up their development. DETECT We identify key innovation needs & ideas in a rapidly changing market. We detect & advise the innovators. CONNECT We connect corporate …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] #GCC network #etidepreference “Building simple and sustainable solutions together, Allow everyone to achieve and undertake, To contribute to a sustainable future." With 50 operational entities across the country, and in Switzerland, GCC brings together nearly 2,663 employees. The agencies and subsidiaries, grouped under a Construction Division, an Energy Division and a Real Estate Promotion Division, offer an organization that combines knowledge of the field, technical mastery and a good understanding of customer expectations. In less than 20 years, our independent group has managed to rank among the top 10 companies in the construction sector, thanks to its …

[Automatic translation follows] Let's accelerate innovation The SATT Network is the association that brings together the 13 SATTs, Technology Transfer Acceleration Companies, whose mission is to simplify and professionalize the transfer of innovations from French academic research to businesses. Created in 2014, the association aims to carry out shared actions in order to increase the efficiency, readability and visibility of SATTs. Through its action, the SATT Network makes it possible to: - Provide a common portfolio of technologies to be transferred - Conclude partnerships - Show shared values - Carry out common communication With a unique maturation fund in France, …

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[Automatic translation follows] The Grenoble CCI acts on a daily basis to promote the development of the economy of the Grenoble region and its 40,000 businesses (industries, businesses, tourism and services). Economic animation of the territory, Internationalization and export development, Training and professionalization, Promotion and development of businesses, and Expression and influence by elected representatives of the CCI

Sectors: Chamber of commerce

[Automatic translation follows] Cerema, Climate & Territories of tomorrow: planning, mobility, infrastructure, risks, environment, sea, coastline Cerema provides expertise, research and innovation at the service of the State and communities, as well as economic players: > Expertise and territorial engineering > Mobility > Buildings > Transport infrastructure > Environment and natural risks > Sea and coastline A public administrative establishment (EPA), under the supervision of the Ministry of Ecological Transition, Cerema develops close relationships with the local authorities which are present in its governance bodies. It promotes innovation in the regions, and develops partnerships with communities and businesses. This is …

Sectors: National and local authorities

L'Agence économique régionale au service des entreprises industrielles et de services à l'industrie The Regional Economic Agency guides and supports industrial companies and services to industry businesses at all stages of their development: investment, training and employment, innovation, export, access to funding and European projects, etc. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises is also in charge of promoting the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region throughout the world and championing its multiple assets to attract new businesses. Valoriser, Structurer, and Accompagner

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] Collective movement committed to promoting the digital economy and innovation in the Alpine region. French Tech Alpes is one of the 16 French Tech Capitals in France. The association is supported by a collective of entrepreneurs and a group of actors committed to the development and influence of the digital economy and innovation of the Alpine furrow. With more than 600 members, French Tech Alpes is the alliance of 5 territories: Annecy, Chambéry, Grenoble, Valence-Romans and French Geneva. La French Alpes participates in the development and influence of the digital economy and young innovative companies: - it …

Sectors: French Tech

Detecting promising #deeptech and fostering the creation of #startups with Grenoble Alpes IP inside . Linksium, Société d’Accélération du Transfert de Technologies (SATT) de Grenoble Alpes détecte projets prometteurs issus de la recherche publique, finance et accompagne la création de startups #deeptech. Detecting promising technologies, funding and fostering the creation of deeptech #startups in the French Alps area. Technology transfert, Startups building, deeptech, venture capital, Research & development , and R&D

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Leonard is the VINCI Group's innovation and foresight platform Leonard is the VINCI Group's innovation and foresight platform. Set up to invent and serve the Group's future business activities, Leonard is in charge of tracking emerging trends, identifying long-term challenges and goals, pinpointing opportunities for change in the Group's businesses and organisational structure, identifying new growth drivers and developing innovative project incubation and acceleration programmes open to both Group employees and startups. To host these programmes and meetings with the full range of innovators in VINCI's businesses, Leonard has opened Leonard:Paris, a 5,000 sq. meter innovation space in central Paris. …

Sectors: Construction

Les vraies réussites sont celles que l'on partage Real success is the success you share VINCI is a world leader in concessions, energy and construction, employing 260.000 people in some 120 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in all-round performance, above and beyond economic results, we are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. You can be part of projects that bring lasting change to urban ecosystems and entire regions. Join the team! Key figures (2021) Revenue: €49.4 billion Business units: …

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[Automatic translation follows] The Technopole for digital innovation and sustainable construction Domolandes is a Technopole dedicated to the construction sector located in Aquitaine, in the Landes Department (20 mins from Hossegor, 30 mins from Biarritz). Our mission is to promote the economic and technological development of players in this sector. We act on 2 levers: the “sustainable” and “digital” transition of businesses. The Domolandes Technopole is: - 20 companies established on site: innovative start-ups, design offices, traditional companies wishing to integrate “sustainability” into their development, etc. - The Virtual Construction Space, a unique place in France dedicated to the digital …

Sectors: Construction

[Automatic translation follows] Account of Bpifrance, the Public Investment Bank. Bpifrance, a public investment bank, supports companies, from start-up to stock market listing, from credit to equity. A privileged contact, Bpifrance offers financing or investment solutions in each region adapted to each stage of the life of companies. As a partner bank for entrepreneurs, Bpifrance supports them over the long term to support their growth and competitiveness. The teams are at the heart of the regions, throughout the territory, through more than 50 regional locations. Financing SMEs, Business Creation, International Development, Investment, Creation/Transmission, Innovation, Support, Acceleration, and Export Guarantee

Sectors: Bank

[Automatic translation follows] Nexity, an urban planner and promoter-operator serving everyone, operates in all areas of promotion for individuals, businesses, institutions and communities and has a presence throughout the country. Nexity is the company for real estate enthusiasts and society enthusiasts. A pioneering employer, Nexity is inventing the sustainable city for all. Joining Nexity means joining a Group where you can meet all the challenges to fundamentally transform the city. It means creating more inclusive, more open living spaces, where everyone can find their place. We are a responsible social actor with regard to the ecological and social issues of …

Sectors: Real Estate

With 32,500 employees working in 60 countries, Bouygues Construction designs, builds and rehabilitates the infrastructures and buildings that are essential for a sustainable society. All over the world, the teams support the development of low-carbon energy production and public transport infrastructures and provide their expertise in the design, construction and renovation of buildings and neighbourhoods essential to life (health, education, work, tourism, leisure, public services, defence, etc.). The teams' commitment is based on three top priorities: safety culture, respect for human rights and ethics.

Sectors: Construction Real Estate

Anticiper les bâtiments et la ville de demain en accompagnant et sécurisant les projets de construction durable In its quest to improve well-being and safety in buildings, CSTB plies four complementary trades: research, advanced engineering, quality assessment and the dissemination of knowledge. In combination with its fields of expertise, they allow CSTB to adopt a global approach to buildings which includes their urban environment, services and the new information and communication technologies. CSTB collaborates with contracting authorities, architects, research offices, manufacturers and entrepreneurs, and helps the French public authorities to define technical regulations and ensure the quality of buildings. CSTB …