[Automatic translation follows] The Pays de la Loire region brings together 5 departments: Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe and Vendée. It has 3.7 million inhabitants spread across 1,357 municipalities. It is a territory balanced between rural areas and urban areas, organized around 7 large urban areas (Nantes, Saint-Nazaire, Angers, Cholet, Le Mans, Laval and La-Roche-sur-Yon) and 1,108 municipalities of less than 1,000 inhabitants. Bordered by 450 km of coastline and crisscrossed by the Loire, the region has the first port on the Atlantic coast. Its economic dynamism is a real strength which allows it to have the lowest unemployment rate in …

Sectors: National and local authorities

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We have 227,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 146 countries and territories. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our successes thanks to clear vision, defined values and, above all, our people. Our industry focus helps KPMG firms’ professionals develop a rich understanding of clients'​ businesses and the insight, skills and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm …

Sectors: Consulting, audit

[Automatic translation follows] The French Development Agency (AFD) group finances and accelerates transitions towards a more sustainable world A public establishment, the French Development Agency (AFD) has been working for seventy years to combat poverty and promote development in the countries of the South and overseas. It implements the policy defined by the French Government. Present on four continents where it has a network of 70 agencies and representative offices around the world, including 9 in overseas territories and 1 in Brussels, AFD finances and supports projects that improve the living conditions of populations, support economic growth and protect the …

Sectors: International development

The London Stock Exchange is at the heart of where ideas meet capital and become reality. Home to nearly 2,000 companies from over 100 countries, with a combined value of £4.8 trillion. Whether you’re a business seeking greater horizons, a government with an ambitious sustainability agenda, a pension fund seeking returns for your client, we provide the flexibility to make the connections you need to create real impact. We offer our customers extensive access to capital markets and liquidity across multiple asset classes. We operate a broad range of international equity, fixed income and exchange traded products. The London Stock …

Sectors: Finance

CogX's mission is to convene the tech industry, global leaders, changemakers, creatives and policy makers together to address the critical question 'How do we get the next 10 years right?'. We do this through our Festivals and Summits, combining leading speakers, highly focused content sessions and executive networking. ​ Often described as a ‘festival of ideas’ with the heart of a meet up and the polish of Davos, CogX is an opportunity to immerse yourself in all things AI. We are thrilled to be hosting two events in 2024, The Leadership Summit in London on October 7th, and even sooner …

160+ countries. 40+ currencies. Money for here, there and everywhere. Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move money around the world. With the Wise account people and businesses can hold 40+ currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new cross-border payments network that will one day power money without borders for everyone, everywhere. However you use the platform, Wise is on a mission to make your life easier and save you money. Co-founded by Kristo Käärmann and Taavet Hinrikus, Wise launched in 2011 …

Sectors: Bank

Trade Finance Without Barriers Trade Finance Without Barriers Trade Finance Global (TFG) is the leading B2B fintech in trade finance. TFG's data-led origination platform connects companies with innovative trade and receivables finance solutions from over 300 financial institutions. This is combined with TFG's award-winning content, informing a global audience of 180k monthly readers (7.2m impressions) - across app, podcasts, videos, magazines and research.

Building a world-leading innovation ecosystem with Oxford University at its heart. Oxford University Innovation Limited is wholly owned by the University of Oxford. The company mission is to be the leading international technology transfer organisation, to transfer technology and expertise from the University of Oxford, to deliver value to all our clients, and to maximise social and economic benefits in a commercial manner. Oxford University Innovation helps staff and students to apply their expertise and research for wider social and economic benefit. Our role is to help University staff and students bring the benefits of their research and expertise to …

Sectors: Research

Transforming Tomorrow Together UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the public sector organisation that invests £8 billion annually to support the entire research and innovation system. We strive for a society powered and empowered by research and innovation, with economic, social, environmental and cultural benefits for all. We invest in people, places, ideas, innovation and impacts, empowering researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs to turn the many challenges we all face into opportunities, driving up prosperity and wellbeing across the UK and globally. The impacts of our work are felt right across society. We enrich lives by increasing our understanding of ourselves …

Sectors: Public business cluster