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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Mobility by nature Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 80,000 people from 175 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. Rail vehicles, Rail infrastructure, Turnkey systems & Services, Signaling, Services, Transportation, Mobility, Sustainable Mobility, Integrated …

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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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Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, dedicated to supporting technological, societal and environmental change around the globe. Our purpose is to improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet by delivering electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. With nearly 38,000 employees around the world, we work hard every day to make the buildings of tomorrow more sustainable for everyone. Legrand reported sales of €8.3 billion in 2022. The company is listed on Euronext …

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Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility and industrial markets. Developed through a continuous innovation process, our integrated solutions provide sustainability and performance in daily life, addressing the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry. In this way, we contribute to reducing carbon emissions, leveraging resource efficiency and increasing circularity. Saint-Gobain believes in progress and seeks to be a game-changer that improves individual and collective health and wellness. We are convinced that the solutions that meet everyone’s essential needs and allow us to live better together, without …

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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

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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[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] 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 …

Leading European Ecosystem dedicated to Sustainable Digital Transition SCS is the Deeptech Cluster in the South and Occitanie Region of France. It brings together the ecosystem of actors in Micro/Electronics, Cyber & Digital Security, IoT, AI and Data Analytics, Photonics, and Imaging. Its objectives are to support the growth of its members, contribute to innovation financing, and accelerate the digital transformation of the regional economy by integrating ecological transition. innovation, business development, international development, Microelectronics, Telecommunications, Contactless, Security & Digital Identities, IoT, Industrie du Futur, Intelligence Artificielle, Deeptech, Transition Numérique, and Numérique

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE DES POLES DE COMPETITIVITE is a company based out of 7 RUE DE LA CROIX MARTRE, Palaiseau, Îledefrance, France.

Sectors: French 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] Welcome to the LinkedIn page of the #FrenchTech #Limousin Community. Join the #FrenchTechLim community! Official page of the #FrenchTech #Limousin Community. Join the community with #FrenchTechLim!

Sectors: French Tech

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

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] MAKE INNOVATION A BUSINESS OPTITEC is a competitiveness cluster dedicated to innovative technologies that use light to generate, emit, detect, collect, transmit or amplify photon flows, from the terahertz band to X-rays, applied to 5 fields of activity in fast-growing markets: - Security / defense & large scientific instruments - Health and life sciences - Industry of the future - Smart cities & mobility - Digital agriculture. A network of dynamic players in the South of France and Brussels For 15 years, we have been leading a network of innovative players made up of industrialists, research establishments …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] Loading the future Images & Réseaux is the leading competitiveness cluster for digital innovation in the Pays de la Loire and Brittany regions at the crossroads of technologies and uses. From projects to products or services, it stimulates and supports innovative economic players in their collaborative research and development strategy (large groups, SMEs, ETIs, research laboratories, clusters, startups, etc. regional and international). competitiveness cluster, innovation, digital, technology, Tech, Responsible digital, and Réseaux

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] European #Digital & #DeepTech Hub Systematic, the European Deep Tech Hub, has been bringing together and leading a community of nearly 900 members dedicated to Deep Tech (Open Source, Digital Trust, Digital Infrastructure and IoT, Digital Engineering, Data Science & AI, Photonics) since its creation in 2005. Systematic thus addresses 3 major economic and societal challenges: the digital transformation of territories, industry and services as well as society. The Hub accelerates digital projects through collaborative innovation, the development of SMEs, networking and business sourcing, in the sectors of the future: energy, telecoms, health, transport, information systems, factory …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] Supporting the creation & growth of innovative projects by offering companies optimal development conditions Supported by the Limoges Métropole Urban Community, ESTER Technopole brings together 186 companies, clusters, laboratories and technological resource centers on 210 hectares. It brings together 2,600 jobs and 850 higher education students. The industrial excellence sectors are represented by the two Competitiveness Clusters (ALPHA – Route des Lasers & des Hyperfréquences® and the European Ceramics Cluster), as well as by the Autonom'lab living'lab. The Technopole brings together on the same site local partners, players in the creation, support and development of innovative companies. …

Together, beyond animal health Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) is the 5th global animal health company, led by experienced veterinarians, whose mission is to provide innovative health solutions for all animals to ensure the highest level of care and well-being. Our portfolio includes preventive medicine such as vaccines and animal welfare products, pharmaceutical solutions for farm and companion animals, as well as equipment and services to provide the best experience for our customers. With more than 7,000 employees located in 47 countries, Ceva strives daily to bring to life its vision as a One Health company: “Together, beyond animal health”. Our …

Sectors: Animal Health Pharmaceutical

Le CNES est l’agence spatiale française. Elle propose et met en œuvre la politique spatiale de la France. Founded in 1961, the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) is the government agency responsible for shaping and implementing France’s space policy in Europe. Its task is to invent the space systems of the future, bring space technologies to maturity and guarantee France’s independent access to space. CNES is a pivotal player in Europe’s space programme, and a major source of initiatives and proposals that aim to maintain France and Europe’s competitive edge. Espace, Science, Télécommunications, Défense, Observation, Ingénierie, Gestion de projets internationaux, …

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] AVRUL at the service of your innovations. The main mission of AVRUL is to facilitate the valorization of research from the laboratories of the University of Limoges. A true interface between research and the socio-economic world, AVRUL supports all the key stages of the innovation chain. AVRUL relies on the advanced skills of its business experts, who support project leaders from or outside the laboratories of the University of Limoges, until concrete results are achieved. AVRUL provides an integrated global service and has all the skills necessary to support an innovative project, from its first steps to …

Sectors: Research

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

French Geological Survey - The geosciences at the core of tomorrow’s challenges BRGM, the French geological survey, is France’s reference public institution for Earth Science applications in the management of surface and subsurface resources and risks. Its programmes focus on scientific research, supporting public policies and international cooperation. BRGM aims to meet key challenges for our society, particularly those related to climate change, energy transition and the development of the circular economy. Around geosciences, BRGM is developing expertise to contribute to a harmonised management and controlled use of the soil and subsoil of cities and territories. BRGM's activity is organised …

[Automatic translation follows] Together let's develop the digital economy DIGITAL AQUITAINE is the association that works for the economic development of companies and other players in the digital sector in Aquitaine (training, research, etc.). Digital Aqutaine operates like a competitiveness cluster and acts as a HUB that brings together skills and initiatives in Aquitaine. Its main missions focus on: - The emergence of large-scale collaborative projects with the aim of visibility, animation and promotion of the sector at the regional, national and international levels. - The creation of wealth and employment in the region. DIGITAL AQUITAINE is an association created …

Investing in Deep Physics and Quantum Technologies Quantonation is an Early Stage Venture Fund dedicated to Deep Physics startups with a focus on the emerging and disruptive field of Quantum Technologies. After years of R&D, properties such as quantum superposition and entanglement are starting to be harnessed and exploited in a new generation of Quantum Technologies, impacting many sectors by exceeding “classical” devices. Based in Paris, France and Boston, US, Quantonation invests in startups exploiting genuine quantum effects and also in companies leveraging deep physics towards disruptive applications. These include among others cybersecurity, pharmaceutics design, finance and manufacturing. Artificial Intelligence …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

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

Making Earth 🌍 the best place in Space 🚀 #SpaceEnablers ArianeGroup is an industrial company delivering critical missions for the space and defence sectors. With 8,300 highly qualified employees in France and Germany, ArianeGroup has unique expertise in access to space, covering the full spectrum of civil and military launch systems, including design, development, manufacturing, integration, flight preparation, operational readiness and end-of-life decommissioning. ArianeGroup is lead contractor for the Ariane 6 European launcher for the European Space Agency (ESA), and for the French oceanic deterrent force M51 strategic missile for the French Defence Armament Procurement Agency (DGA). Internationally recognised for …

The official account of the French Government Follow Government news on this page in real time, including practical information, measures, numbers, results, and the profiles of economic players !

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