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Sectors: Trade show

The French national research institute for digital science and technology World-leading research and technological innovation are an integral part of its DNA. Inria's 3,500 researchers and engineers put their passion for digital technology to work in nearly 200 project teams, most of which are joint teams with our academic partners, including major research universities and the CNRS. They explore new fields, often in collaboration with different disciplines and industrial partners, with the aim of meeting ambitious challenges. As a technology institute, Inria supports the development of numerous software products, sometimes making a global impact via the opensource model. Because technology …

Sectors: Research

[Automatic translation follows] A mutualist model serving customers and employees. A mutualist banking network made up of 2,124 local banks, Crédit Mutuel is made up of 18 regional federations, covering the entire French territory. A partnership and not a capital company, Crédit Mutuel is not listed on the stock exchange. Its strategy is thus freed from the search for short-term profitability alone, in favor of long-term development. Its central objective: to provide a quality service at the fairest cost to all its members. Its decentralized organization thus promotes quality of service to customers and responsiveness, through short decision-making circuits. Recognized …

Sectors: Bank

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

Sectors: Bank

2ème Métropole d'Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - 450 000 hab. - Au pied des massifs du Vercors, de Chartreuse et de Belledonne. Grenoble-Alpes Métropole is the global Grenoble administration in charge of transportation, waste, economy & development, environment management.

Sectors: French metropolis

[Automatic translation follows] #auvergnerhonealpes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a large region with many assets: - With more than 8 million inhabitants, it is more populated than 13 of the 28 countries of the European Union and ranks 10th most populated region in Europe - Covering nearly 70,000 km2, or 13% of the metropolitan territory, its surface area is equivalent to that of Ireland. - In France, it is the leading industrial and gastronomic region, it ranks first for agricultural production under label (AOP, IGP, etc.) and the number of organic farms. - In Europe: it is the 8th richest region in Europe …

Sectors: National and local authorities

The digital technology cluster for France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region Minalogic, founded in 2005, is the digital technology cluster for France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. With offices in Grenoble, Lyon, and Saint-Etienne, Minalogic drives an ecosystem of 500 members that includes nearly 430 innovative companies from across the region that cover the entire digital technology value chain. Minalogic’s members also include universities, research organizations, local government, banks and investors to sustain a unique network dedicated to innovation in digital technologies. Minalogic helps all of its stakeholders make business connections through targeted, qualified introductions and create opportunities to innovate and grow at the national, European, …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] Savoie Mont Blanc Angels reconciles people and finance through local investment Savoie Angels facilitates meetings between local investors and companies with development potential in the Rhône-Alpes region. Are you an entrepreneur? Savoie Angels helps you find financing and supports you for your business. Are you an investor? Savoie Angels supports you on financing opportunities for start-up, development, takeover or turnaround companies.

Building tomorrow's world today A world leader in Engineering and IT Services ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems. Founded in 1988 and present in 30+ countries, the Group has established itself as the global leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences – Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors. OUR …

The CEA is the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission ("Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives"​). It is a public body established in October 1945 by General de Gaulle. A leader in research, development and innovation, the CEA mission statement has two main objectives: To become the leading technological research organization in Europe and to ensure that the nuclear deterrent remains effective in the future. The CEA is active in four main areas: low-carbon energies, defense and security, information technologies and health technologies. In each of these fields, the CEA maintains a cross-disciplinary culture of engineers and …

Sectors: Research

Human Centric AI – KI für den Menschen! The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, with sites in Kaiserslautern, Saarbrücken, Bremen, Osnabrück, Oldenburg, Darmstadt and labs in Lübeck and Berlin, is the leading German research institute in the field of innovative software technology. In the international scientific community, DFKI ranks among the most recognized "Centers of Excellence"​ and currently is the biggest research center worldwide in the area of Artificial Intelligence and its application. The DFKI management consists of Prof. Dr. Antonio Krüger (Technical and Scientific Managing Director, CEO) and Helmut Ditzer (CFO). AI, Research, and Artificial Intelligence

Sectors: Research

Invest in Grenoble Alpes is the inward investment team for Greater Grenoble. We promote Grenoble Alpes' assets internationally and support French and foreign companies to successfully develop their business. Grenoble Alpes has top expertise in healthcare (medical technologies, biotechnologies), digital technologies (IT, micro and nanoelectronics), energy (hydrogen, smart grids, batteries), cleantechs and mechanical industry. You want to: - Set up set up a presence in France : sales, technical, administrative office, R&D center, production site, etc. - Find industrial and/or R&D partners - Invest into innovative start-ups or SMEs - Create connections and collaborate with our ecosystem stakeholders Contact us! …

[Automatic translation follows] The Regional Robotics and Cobotics Cluster Awarded accreditation by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region in 2015, the Coboteam cluster's main objectives are to animate and help structure the robotics sector in partnership with all stakeholders in economic and technological development. The regional robotics sector is made up of nearly 500 stakeholders involved in robotics projects: robot and robotics solution manufacturers, integrators, component and sub-assembly manufacturers, expert users, educational and research institutions and technical centers. This sector generates a cumulative turnover of more than 3 billion euros and involves nearly 19,000 people. Coboteam's missions are to promote collaboration between stakeholders …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

The Inria program to support digital deeptech entrepreneurship ENTREPRENEUR AT THE CENTER Inria Startup Studio gives project owners all the cards to start creating a digital Deeptech startup. WHO IS THE STARTUP STUDIO FOR? Many profiles can benefit from the Inria Startup Studio program: doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, interns, engineers or researchers employed by Inria (permanent or not), employees of other French research partner institutions, project leaders (with a technology) outside Inria. A project may be carried by one or more people, but the team must include at least one scientist (researcher or engineer). startup, innovation, entrepreneuriat, deeptech, numérique, and …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

The Challenge: 67% of American women wear sizes 14+—that’s 100 million women. Yet this majority is systematically underserved by the retail industry. The plus size community faces paltry options, unwelcoming environments, and a lack of representation—all adding up to a disappointing experience with style. Our Vision: Style freedom through a life well-lived The Dia & Co Solution: Dia & Co is the only retail service dedicated to meeting the plus size community’s full range of style needs. We’re applying the best of data and technology to serve women who have been ignored for far too long—from developing the shopping experiences …

Sectors: Semiconductors

Techstars program helping remarkable teams scale through a connected, energizing, and community-driven experience. This hybrid accelerator program is funded in partnership with Grinnell College and focused on startups addressing innovations across a broad technology landscape. Affiliate partners, The University of Iowa and Iowa State University, contribute mentorship and ecosystem support as well. If you're team is ready to make a ruckus, let's build together. #GiveFirst Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Venture Capital

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC