"Ministère de l'Education Nationale et de la jeunesse"​ is the French Ministry in charge of education, from primary to higher education, Universities and public research. The Ministry divisions are not always the same, sometimes the research is combined with industry. In other governments, the Ministry has also been in charge Sport, Youth and Community Life. The head of this Ministry is located "rue de Grenelle"​ in Paris. At the decentralized level, the Ministry of Education includes "Academies"​ often corresponding to several departments.

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] 1st professional organization (union) of digital in France, + 2,500 members. 85% of the total turnover of the sector. Numeum is the 1st professional organization of digital in France. We bring together more than 2,500 member digital companies: digital service companies (ESN), software publishers, platforms and Engineering and Technology Consulting (ICT) companies. All of these companies generate 85% of the total turnover of the sector. Our actions: - Promote our members, our professions and defend their interests - Embody digital France in Europe - Animate the digital ecosystem to promote synergies and innovation Strengthen our services to …

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

I'M Tomorrow Mines Douai and Télécom Lille joined forces to create IMT Lille Douai, the largest graduate school of engineering in northern France and research center. With its 20,000 sq. m labs IMT Lille Douai is a major player in today's industrial, digital and energy transformation. Discover our education programs and our research teams. Big Data, cybersecurity, 3D printing, energy, environment... Explore the future together. numérique, processus pour l'industrie et les services, Energie et Environnement, Matériaux et Structures, réseaux, and informatique

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

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) group finances and accelerates transitions towards a more sustainable world As a public institution, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has been working for seventy years to combat poverty and promote development in the countries of the South and in the Overseas Territories. It implements the policy defined by the French Government. Present on four continents where it has a network of 70 agencies and representative offices worldwide, including 9 in the Overseas Territories and 1 in Brussels, the AFD finances and supports projects that improve the living conditions of populations, …

Sectors: International development

[Automatic translation follows] The priorities of the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research are: - to improve student success and promote equal opportunities; - to coordinate the training offer of French higher education; - to set priority areas for the progress of knowledge and technologies; - as well as the public research and innovation strategy. In this context, the so-called "ESR" law of July 22, 2013 also advocates transformation and openness to all forms of teaching and research, to the socio-economic environment, and to the international. Among the key measures put in place: - The definition of a …

[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] The Institute for Advanced Studies in Education and Training (IH2EF) has as its main mission the initial and continuing training of heads of establishments and inspection bodies of the Ministry of National Education, Youth and Sports. It also trains higher education management positions, administrative executives, school doctors and functional positions. There are 300 training sessions on managerial skills, educational management and the values ​​of the public education service for the benefit of more than 11,000 trainees that the 71 agents of the IHEEF organize each year. The Institute has succeeded the ESENESR since December 24, 2018. It …

[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

Entrepreneurs in HealthTech Created in 1997, the association is the French non-profit organization that brings together the country's leading innovative health compagnies and their expert partners (investors, lawyers, research institutes, cluster, etc...). Its core mission is to promote health innovation in France and help the sector's start-up companies and SMEs to become tomorrow's leaders able to rapidly develop new therapeutic solutions. Our Missions: To support innovative start-ups and SMEs of the HealthTech industry (biotech, medtech, digital health, big data) by tackling four major issues: - Financial: encourage investment in health innovation - Tax: ensure fiscal stability - Administrative and regulatory: …

Sectors: Biotechnology Startup accelerator & VC