Building a future we can all trust. Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital identity. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G. Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion. Aerospace, Defence, Security, Space, Cybersecurity, …

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Valorisons les inventions qui façonnent le monde de demain ! Aquitaine Science Transfert is the Nouvelle Aquitaine TTO (Technology Transfer Office). Our mission is to generate economic and social value out of public research, whether it deals with startups creation or patent licensing. Thanks to all researchers in Aquitaine region, we cover all fields of science : health and medical, aeronautics, space and defence, green techs, energy, utilities, engineers science, social and human sciences, etc. We represent our shareholders : University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux INP (publicengineers school), the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the French National Institute of Health …

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Powered by trust Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 79,000 employees and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Aerospace, Defence, engineering, Optronics, Jet Engines, Helicopter engines, Rocket engines, Safety-critical softwares, Inertial guidance, Propulsion systems, and Aerosystems

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1 métropole au service de ses 28 communes et de ses 815 000 habitants. Bordeaux Métropole (formerly the Urban Community of Bordeaux), is the intercommunal structure gathering the city of Bordeaux (France) and some of its suburbs.

Sectors: French metropolis

[Automatic translation follows] A key player in the success of start-ups! Unitec is one of the main start-up support structures in the Bordeaux region. Unitec has contributed to the creation of more than 588 start-ups in the region. With a team of 13 start-up managers and 22 partner hosting sites, Unitec advises on 3 sectors (digital, life sciences, engineering sciences) by supporting from the idea to the creation of the company (incubator), in its structuring and development (nursery), in its strategic growth (development) and in its scaling up via the UP GRADE Nouvelle-Aquitaine accelerator. In 2021, Unitec supported 156 start-ups …

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus approaches sustainability by respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. These guiding principles are embedded in our operations and activities. In 2022, the Company generated revenues of €58.8 …

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We democratise space exploration, making it affordable, sustainable and open. We democratise space exploration, making it affordable, sustainable and open. For space & non-space industries. A global endeavour with European roots.

[Automatic translation follows] Founding member of France Water Team: the competitiveness cluster for the water sector Based in Orléans in the Centre-Val de Loire region, the DREAM Water & Environment Cluster promotes the development of particularly innovative collaborative research and development (R&D) projects in the field of ecotechnologies relating to water and its environments. Its ambition is to master the entire value chain: from environmental metrology to ecological engineering to alternative water and soil treatments. Since 2019, the DREAM Water & Environment Cluster has been a founding member of the competitiveness cluster for the water sector: France Water Team, alongside …

Sectors: Environment

[Automatic translation follows] News from our 18 Regions and Territorial Authorities, Metropolitan France and Overseas Regions of France has brought together the Regions and Regional Authorities of Metropolitan France and Overseas since 1998. A network of influence made up of very high-level experts, Regions of France builds, nourishes, carries, disseminates and enriches the regional political project. Transpartisan, this project is that of a truly decentralized France at the service of our fellow citizens. It covers all regional policies in their 3 dimensions: development of human capital, economic and ecological dynamics, cohesion of local territories. Regions of France acts at the …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank

[Automatic translation follows] Official page of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. The Regional Council, together with the Regional Economic, Social and Environmental Council, makes up the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. Its regional assembly has 183 regional councillors, a standing committee and sectoral committees. Business, Vocational training, Youth, Transport, Ecological transition, Europe, and Regional planning

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] Places and services for entrepreneurship Héméra offers places and services for all professionals 💻 Workspaces: offices and coworking 🎤 Event spaces: meetings, training, seminars, cocktails... ✉️ Company domiciliation ☕️ 3 Héméra Cafés for working and eating 📍7 coworking and event spaces • Bordeaux: Héméra La Halle, Héméra Ravezies, Héméra Jardin Public, Héméra Fenwick • Limoges: Héméra Jourdan, Héméra Isly • Agen: Héméra République • 🔜 Biarritz 🔜 Périgord Founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, Héméra operates innovative places and leads a community of entrepreneurs. Our ambition is to welcome all the players in the …

[Automatic translation follows] By your side to create and develop your business. Representing nearly 840,000 businesses, or 29% of the national GDP, the Paris Ile-de-France Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry is actively engaged alongside the players who make up the regional economy – whether they are business leaders, decision-makers, pupils, apprentices, students or employees in continuing education. Across an entire territory that includes Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Versailles-Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne and Val d'Oise, the regional Chamber's missions are to represent businesses to promote their growth, to train men and women for the challenges of tomorrow, to grow business projects …

Sectors: Chamber of commerce

[Automatic translation follows] The Bordeaux Métropole technology park Since 2004, Bordeaux Technowest, the Bordeaux metropolitan area technology park, has been able to create an operating model to support innovative start-ups and drive the metropolis’ strategic sectors (territorial economic development, territorial industrial ecology). It extends beyond the administrative boundaries of the metropolis by drawing on peripheral territories (Libourne La CALI and La Teste-de-Buch La COBAS) to acquire tools and skills in economic development or innovation. For over 20 years, Bordeaux Technowest has contributed to the creation of over 500 start-ups in the region with the support of a team of 7 …

[Automatic translation follows] #aeronautics #space #defense competitiveness cluster ✈️🚀🛡 Located in Île-de-France (the leading employment area in France in the field of Aeronautics, Space and embedded systems), the ASTech Paris Region Aerospace Competitiveness Cluster brings together more than 100,000 people and accounts for the majority of French R&D jobs. > More than 90% of the R&D workforce for Business Aviation in Île-de-France > More than 50% of the R&D workforce for Space Transportation in Île-de-France > More than 60% of R&D staff for Propulsion and Equipment in Île-de-France OUR OBJECTIVES ASTech Paris Region, a competitiveness cluster, aims to increase the …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] For your company that needs increased competitiveness, the ALPHA-RLH cluster is a team and a key partner at the service of your innovation, an accelerator for the marketing of photonics-laser and electronics-microwave products. ALPHA-RLH differentiates itself from other clusters by a unique service offering including world-renowned technological expertise. A human, open and professional team at the service of the performance of its members awaits you to surf the waves of innovation. #photonics, #photonique, #microwave, #électronique, #microfrequences, #electronics, #laser, #aeronautique, #spatial, #defense, #communication, #sécurité, #énergie, #smartbuildings, #iot, #cybersecurité, #santé, and #healthcare

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster Research

[Automatic translation follows] Unite and mobilize the #Dordogne ecosystem around #innovation and #entrepreneurship 🚀La French Tech Perigord unites the #Dordogne innovative #ecosystem to mobilize the #startups and #companies of the department.

Sectors: French Tech

[Automatic translation follows] The Agency for Ecological Transition! ADEME in brief The Agency for Ecological Transition participates in the implementation of public policies in the areas of the environment, energy and sustainable development. It provides its expertise and consulting capabilities to businesses, local authorities, public authorities and the general public, in order to enable them to progress in their environmental approach. The Agency also helps to finance projects, from research to implementation, in the following areas: waste management, soil preservation, energy efficiency and renewable energies, savings on raw materials, air quality, noise control, the transition to the circular economy and …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] Polymeris, Competitiveness cluster for rubbers, plastics and composites POLYMERIS is the only competitiveness cluster dedicated to rubbers, plastics and composites. It is the result of combining the skills, 15 years of experience and resources of Elastopôle and Plastipolis. Polymeris works to serve all manufacturers to bring out new R&D projects, encourage and promote innovation and focuses its roadmap around 2 major strategic axes: the circular economy and the industry of the future. A benchmark in terms of innovation, we work in France and internationally to promote a dynamic and innovative industry, supporting the emergence and sustainability of …

Sectors: French Cluster Industry Public business cluster

Join the unique ceramics cluster with over 180 members! Certified “competitiveness cluster” by the French Governement since 2005 Based in Limoges and Toulouse Recognised as an expert in France Representing the ceramics sector The cluster leads its network in order to promote the innovation capacity of its 160 actors : Promotion of the know-hows and products of its members Driving public-private partnerships Arising, mouting and dissemination of innovative projects Targeting and facilitating access to final markets ceramic, ceramics, traitements de surface, coatings, cluster, innovation, international, and project

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] The unified voice of French industrial startups As the voice of French industrial startups, Start Industrie is the preferred contact for public authorities and major clients on the issues that determine the emergence and development of these new players. Our mission is to improve the economic, legislative and administrative environment of emerging players in industry by formulating proposals relating to supporting innovation and industrialization, public and private procurement, financing growth and environmental impact. Contact us: contact@startindustrie.fr Idea laboratory, representation of interests, animation of the ecosystem, networking.

The leading media brand empowering startup Europe | Backed by the Financial Times. Sifted is the critical friend of the European startup ecosystem – providing startup founders, senior management teams, investors and service providers with the curated insights, in-depth analysis and networking opportunities they need to grow their business. Whatever your role is within the ecosystem, however you like to stay up to speed, we've got something for you: 🗞️ Sifted Daily: Our daily newsletter is the essential morning read for founders, investors and corporates who want a quick digest of the news that matters 🔎 Sifted Pro: Our premium …

[Automatic translation follows] Since 2010 our association has contributed to the environmental transition through the development of clean technologies Founded by ECOSYS Group, Cleantech Open France animates the French and European cleantech ecosystem to accelerate the marketing and industrialization of solutions that contribute to mitigating climate change. More than 160 startups apply each year to the Cleantech Open France program to benefit from a globally recognized label, access a tailor-made support program to accelerate their growth and participate in the international competition in Silicon Valley. The program is supported and financed by leading public and private institutional partners: Bpifrance, Ademe, …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] The French sector of SMEs and ETIs in the environment and energy For over 20 years, the PEXE association and its members (professional federations, competitiveness clusters, clusters) have been working to structure and develop the eco-enterprise sector in France. The PEXE association aims to develop employment in eco-activities by using three levers: 1 - Promoting the sector 2 - Structuring into networks 3 - Developing eco-enterprises The PEXE implements actions with concrete results, facilitates exchanges between members and public stakeholders, and thus acts as a real transmission belt in favor of eco-SMEs, their development and their territorial …

European venture capital firm focused on digital & deep tech startups, from early stage to growth development. European venture capital firm focused on digital and deep tech startups, from early stage to growth development. We back tech disruptors – such as Mirakl, Criteo, Ornikar, Shift Technologies and Aqemia. Learn more: www.elaia.com

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] French Tech Bordeaux, pilots the French Tech initiative launched by the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Digital in the region, its main missions are: - Federate and coordinate under the French Tech banner the actions in favor of the growth of start-ups - Detect and accelerate projects with high growth potential - Develop the influence of our start-ups and our know-how internationally Digital, Startup, Strategy, and Development

Sectors: French Tech

[Automatic translation follows] The Chemistry & Materials cluster in Nouvelle Aquitaine! 🌟 ACD Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Your network of expertise in Chemistry & Materials at the service of development and innovation in the region! Created in 2010 at the initiative of France Chimie Nouvelle-Aquitaine, ACD brings together all the key players and resources to support the development projects, whether individual or collective, of companies in the sector. Thanks to the support of the State, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region and Europe, ACD is today an essential partner of the sector. Our missions: 🤝 Structure and lead the Chemistry & Materials sector in close partnership …

La French Tech désigne tous les acteurs de l’écosystème de start-up françaises, soutenus par la Mission French Tech. 🇫🇷 La French Tech est la marque déployée par l’Etat français qui représente l’écosystème de 25 000 start-up françaises et de tous les acteurs qui gravitent autour (fonds d’investissement, associations, acteurs publiques, etc.), soutenus par la Mission French Tech (administration rattachée à la Direction Générale des Entreprises, au sein du ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de l'Industrie). Elle a pour mission d’accompagner le développement de l’écosystème French Tech, mouvement français des start-up technologiques innovantes, dans la lignée des priorités gouvernementales, à …

Sectors: Media

Building a collaborative ecosystem that leverages the power of deep technologies to tackle world challenges. Hello Tomorrow was created in 2011 by a group of individuals convinced that science and technology need to form part of a toolkit of solutions to change our industries, sustain a growing population and help solve global crises. But the traditional model of technology transfer to bring solutions from lab to market, and from idea to impact, could not rise to this challenge. In turn, Hello Tomorrow has built, and now animates, a global ecosystem that facilitates ‘deep tech’ innovation through multiple activities. Over the …

Sectors: Trade show

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

[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

[Automatic translation follows] INRAE, French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment INRAE, the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, is a major player in research and innovation created on January 1, 2020. A finalized research institute resulting from the merger between Inra and Irstea, INRAE ​​brings together a community of 12,000 people, with just over 200 research units and around forty experimental units located in 18 centers throughout France. The institute is positioned among the very first world leaders in agricultural and food sciences, plant and animal sciences, and ranks 11th worldwide in …

Sectors: Research

The French National Centre for Scientific Research is among the world's leading research institutions. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognised for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public. Recherche scientifique, Biologie, Chimie, Ecologie et environnement, Ingénierie et systèmes, Mathématiques, Physique, Sciences de l'information, Homme et société, Nucléaire et particules, Terre et Univers, and Science

Sectors: Research

[Automatic translation follows] The Entrepreneurial House of Private Equity. Founded in 2006 by Charles Beigbeder, AUDACIA is an independent player in private equity. AUDACIA attracts the best sector experts around three high value-added businesses: • Development Capital in fast-growing SMEs • Real Estate Capital, focused on Coliving, a new mode of shared housing • Innovation Capital including the Quantonation fund, the world's first fund dedicated to quantum technologies. Since its creation, the company has invested in more than 350 companies.

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] The key player in private equity in Nouvelle-Aquitaine We participate in the financing of the equity of innovative start-ups and SMEs in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Venture capital, Development capital, Transmission capital, Honor loans, Innovation, Seed funding, LBO, Start-up, and SMEs

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Let's build stuff that truly matters! We back European game-changing companies to achieve impact at scale 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 Ananda Impact Ventures is the leading impact venture capital fund with a pan-European investment remit, managing ca. €200 million in four Core Impact Funds, with backing from notable institutional and private investors. Ananda backs technology businesses committed to having a positive impact that answers the most pressing social and ecological challenges of our time, in a way that is both scalable and sustainable. The active portfolio includes NatureMetrics(biodiversity monitoring & assessment), Close Loop Medicine (personalised medicine), OroraTech (wildfire detection & monitoring …

[Automatic translation follows] 1st startup association in Europe, with +2000 startup members and French digital investors Founded in 2012, France Digitale is the largest startup association in Europe, with more than 2000 startup members and French digital investors. Our missions? - To bring out digital champions in Europe. - To make a voice and unite those who innovate to change the face of the world. - To create bridges and business opportunities between all innovation players, whether they are large groups, public decision-makers, investors, entrepreneurs or employees of startups and scale-ups. How? 1. By connecting ecosystem players during quality meetings, …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

#VivaTech is Europe's biggest startup and tech event. 📍Paris | June 11-14, 2025 Viva Technology is Europe's biggest startup and tech event. We accelerate innovation by connecting startups, tech leaders, major corporations and investors responding to our world’s biggest challenges. VivaTech is where business meets innovation.

Sectors: Trade show

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in more than 60 countries and an industrial footprint in 18 countries. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, we are the leading supplier of quality steel in the major global steel markets including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with world-class research and development and outstanding distribution networks. Through our core values of sustainability, quality and leadership, we operate responsibly with respect to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors and the communities in which we operate. For us, steel is the fabric …

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[Automatic translation follows] The unified voice of industry in France - Promoting the fundamental role of industry in our economy - 82 members France Industrie is the professional organization representing Industry in France. It brings together 31 industry sector federations and the leaders of 51 large private and public companies, operating in all industrial sectors. Public Affairs, Communication, Industry, Innovation, Competitiveness, Employment, Decarbonization, and Industry of the Future

Leading Tech M&A Advisor in Europe With more than 100 deals closed in 8 years, Avolta Partners has proven to be one of the most active M&A advisors in Europe in the Tech Industry. For more information, visit www.avoltapartners.com Venture Capital, Fundraising, M&A, Corporate Finance, and Tech

Sectors: Finance

[Automatic translation follows] Meaning for the company The Impact France Movement is an employers' organization that brings together all the players who put ecological and social impact at the heart of their business. And that, everywhere in France and in all sectors. Our mission: to loudly and clearly carry a common voice in favor of corporate profitability. And thus, build a robust economy of common interest. Our pillars for taking action: - Organize events to unite managers around qualified meetings and major events. - Create tools to advance companies such as the Impact Score (the common benchmark for assessing its …

About the Financial Times The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading business news organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. The FT has a record paying readership of one million, three-quarters of which are digital subscriptions. It is part of Nikkei Inc., which provides a broad range of information, news and services for the global business community. Learn more about the FT, including announcements and career opportunities, at aboutus.ft.com. Subscribe at subs.ft.com. One of the world’s leading business news organisations

Sectors: Media

[Automatic translation follows] Structure supporting the Industry of the Future Solutions Sector UNITING, ACCELERATE, TRANSFORMING. The 33 members of the Alliance for the Industry of the Future are joining forces to pursue a common ambition: to make France a leader in global industrial renewal and propel the entire national economic fabric to the heart of new industrial systems. The Industry of the Future initiative, launched by the President of the Republic on April 14, 2015 as part of the New Industrial France, aims to lead French companies, particularly SMEs and mid-caps, on the path to modernizing their industrial tools and …

A leading private equity firm dedicated to the energy transition and innovation. Omnes is a leading European private equity firm dedicated to the energy transition. With over €6 billion in assets under management, Omnes provides companies with the equity capital they need in order to grow. Its four core businesses are Renewable Energy, Resilient Cities, Deeptech Venture Capital and Co-investment. Our 70 employees are based in four offices in Paris, Bruxelles, Munich and Zurich. Omnes is committed to sustainability and ESG. It is a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and has a Gender Equality index …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

High quality statistics and data on Europe. Lawful good. EUROSTAT is the statistical office of the European Union. Our mission is to provide high quality statistics and data on Europe. Our values: Show respect for our staff, partners and users Strive for excellence in everything we do Drive innovation in official statistics Promote service orientation Uphold professional independence ESS partnership Eurostat produces European statistics in partnership with National Statistical Institutes and other national authorities in the EU Member States. This partnership is known as the European Statistical System (ESS). It also includes the statistical authorities of the European Economic Area …

Sectors: European Union

We are Solvay, mastering the elements essential to our world. Welcome to Solvay, where science and mastery come together, creating excellence that stands the test of time. With a 160-year legacy, we're not just innovators; we're on a constant journey of progress, mastering the essential elements of our world. We're all about revealing potentials, just like you. Recognizing what's crucial for our world, our solutions aim for a sustainable future, making a positive impact on individuals and communities worldwide. In the market, we're leading the way with best-in-class essential chemicals, making a difference in critical sectors like construction, healthcare, consumer …

Sectors: Chemistry

[Automatic translation follows] Let's Share the Economy. Combining the expertise of a historic title with digital agility, La Tribune has carried out its transformation for several years, deploying itself at the heart of its audience's uses: website, digital daily newspaper, mobile applications, social networks, but also a field presence allowing it to animate its audience through the organization of 80 events per year. Its territorial roots make La Tribune the economic media of metropolises with editions in the regions and in Africa with La Tribune Afrique, feeding an editorial line focused on the real economy (innovation, digital, territories, etc.) and …

Sectors: Media