Our mission is to promote regional policies that will improve the well-being of people in the Sahel & West Africa. The Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC) is an independent, international platform. Its Secretariat is hosted at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Its mission is to promote regional policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people in the Sahel and West Africa. Its objectives are to: •Improve the regional governance of food and nutrition security; •Improve the understanding of ongoing transformations in the region and their policy implications through regional, spatial and forward-looking analyses. …

Sectors: International development

[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] The community of digital companies in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Software publishing, a major sector in the Rhône-Alpes region, is considered a strong element in the productivity of other industrial sectors. In Rhône-Alpes, this sector relies on a large network of laboratories, schools and professional associations. The ClusterEDIT brings together these different players, around common expectations, to promote the emergence of collaborative tools and develop the competitiveness of companies. This challenge is all the more important since in Rhône-Alpes, 80% of software publishers are SMEs with fewer than 10 employees. Software and digital services cluster

Sectors: Public business cluster

Trust must be earned Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players* , offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. This offering is enhanced with IT tools and services to cover the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages more than €1.95 trillion of assets**. With its six international investment hubs***, financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale and its teams seek to build, day after day, together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Bank

[Automatic translation follows] The latest news from the business world Décideurs Magazine. Analyze, decide, transform. Media, Strategy, Finance, Law, Business, Innovation, Human Resources, Company, Lawyers, and Décideurs

Sectors: Media

The first European Edtech & Future of Work fund. Educapital is the largest European Impact VC fund backing tech entrepreneurs shaping the future of education and work. We invest from late seed to Series B. To apply for funding or contact us, https://www.educapitalvc.com/contact edtech, hrtech, Venture Capital, future of work, and VC

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 97,000 employees, clients, partners and stakeholders, the Group strives every day to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose statement, ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to its clients. We are a united group, committed to inclusiveness and diversity, where everyone can forge their own career path , improve on their skills, and continually enhance …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Energy

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 …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Building supplies

[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 biggest startup campus in the world. STATION F is the world's biggest startup campus based in Paris, gathering a whole entrepreneurial ecosystem under one roof. Startups

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] France's leading economic and financial news channel. BFM Business TV is France's leading economic and financial news channel. It stands out for its programming focused on the search for expertise. Programs focusing on economic news have established themselves as economic news events. "Good Morning Business" for example, offers guests, the latest innovations, editorials and information on underlying trends on its set. BFM Business TV is also available live on our website as well as on a dedicated application. Tech, Stock Market, Economy, Real Estate, Business, Automobile, and High-Tech

Sectors: Media

Serena was founded by entrepreneurs on the belief that your VC should work for you and not the way around. Serena is one of Europe's leading investment funds, with €750m under management. Founded in 2008 by Xavier Lorphelin, Marc Fournier, and Philippe Hayat, Serena finances and supports innovative start-ups from pre-seed to Series A, with initial checks ranging from €500k to €15m. Focus sectors: AI, SaaS, Climate Tech, Internet Infrastructure, Impact. The portfolio includes successful exits such as The Fork (acquired by Tripadvisor), Aramis Auto (acquired by Peugeot), Cheerz (acquired by Cewe), iBanFirst (acquired by the Marlin fund) and Dataiku. …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] 🚀 A group of entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. 📍Gard and Hérault The mission of French Tech Méditerranée is to serve the growth and internationalization of start-ups, scale-ups and innovative SMEs in the Gard and Hérault regions, in partnership with public stakeholders, communities, institutions, universities, incubators, accelerators and large private companies.

Sectors: French Tech

[Automatic translation follows] Imagine the unexpected. At the forefront of trends, which the Galeries Lafayette Group has often initiated, it continues this success story with its 15,000 employees with its emblematic brands (Galeries Lafayette, BHV MARAIS, Louis Pion Royal Quartz, Didier Guérin and Citynove) and by expanding internationally. In 2012, the turnover of the Galeries Lafayette group amounted to 3.8 billion euros across all its 250 points of sale and its e-commerce site. Two major reference brands One brings to life striking fashion experiences, the other inspires creative urbanites. Both are innovative and impertinent. Galeries Lafayette and BHV MARAIS give …

[Automatic translation follows] The media of digital transformation L’Usine Digitale (www.usine-digitale.fr) is THE media of the digital transformation of the economy. Every day, the editorial team unearths technological innovations and new business models that will transform the economy of tomorrow. It also deciphers the best practices of companies (large groups, SMEs, start-ups, etc.), all sectors combined, and analyzes the underlying trends in high tech.

[Automatic translation follows] The VC Accelerator of Caisse d'Épargne Rhône-Alpes, Where startups tech place HUB612 supports more than 80 Tech startups operating in the field of digital transformation, FinTech and InsurTech. Launched in May 2016 under the impetus of La Caisse d'Epargne Rhône-Alpes, HUB612 is present in Lyon. A member of the Pouss@LYS consortium, HUB612 promotes ambitious projects that innovate by pushing back technological boundaries and supports DeepTech startups offering AI and Blockchain solutions in particular. HUB612 develops tailor-made entrepreneurial support (no promotion or program), combining benevolence, excellence and requirement. The supported startups benefit from connections with experts, individual coaching …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Specialized in education and research in management, HEC Paris Business School offers a complete and unique range of educational programs for the leaders of tomorrow: Masters Programs, MBA, PhD, HEC Executive MBA, TRIUM Global Executive MBA and Executive Education open-enrolment and custom programs. Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry and founding member of ParisTech, HEC Paris has a permanent faculty of 115 professors, more than 4,000 students and over 8,500 managers and executives in training every year. management, corporate governance, strategy, general management, finance, human resources, marketing, operations management, entrepreneurship, coaching, business, business school, executive, …

Building for life With 32,500 employees working in 60 countries, Bouygues Construction designs, builds and rehabilitates the infrastructures and buildings that are essential for a sustainable society. All over the world, the teams support the development of low-carbon energy production and public transport infrastructures and provide their expertise in the design, construction and renovation of buildings and neighbourhoods essential to life (health, education, work, tourism, leisure, public services, defence, etc.). The teams' commitment is based on three top priorities: safety culture, respect for human rights and ethics.

Sectors: Construction Real Estate

Notre cabinet d’avocats dispose d’une grande expertise dans de nombreux secteurs d’activité dans plus de 40 pays. CMS Francis Lefebvre Avocats is one of the leading international corporate law firms. It is ranked 2nd largest law firm in France by revenue. Its deep roots, unique positioning and highly recognised expertise enable it to deliver innovative, high-value-added solutions in Tax, Business, Corporate and Employment law. CMS Francis Lefebvre Avocats is a member of CMS. Founded in 1999, CMS, with more than 74 offices in 42 countries across the world, is the 3rd international law firm. Employing over 4,500 lawyers, CMS has …

Sectors: Law Practice

Sifted is the leading media brand for the European startup community, backed by the Financial Times. 👋 Welcome to Sifted — the only read you need for staying up to speed on startup Europe. Looking for the next big thing in tech? Or maybe you’ve got your eye on a specific sector? We’ll save you hours of research with Sifted Pro, our premium subscription, where you’ll get access to: 🔎 100+ Briefings: packed with proprietary data on emerging sectors and geographic hotspots — keeping you ahead of the competition. 🗓️ Monthly events: Source new business opportunities with rising stars and …

[Automatic translation follows] Welcome to the Jungle offers solutions to make work exciting and sustainable. At Welcome to the Jungle, we work to make work exciting and sustainable. How? By offering innovative solutions to companies so that they can develop their employer brand and strengthen their attractiveness. But also by creating an inspiring experience and content that gives workers and companies the keys to redefine the rules of work. Our job board helps digital talents explore the professional world and find the most exciting opportunities. All thanks to the wealth of our content and our thousands of job offers accessible …

Sectors: Human ressources

Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting …

Sectors: IT services

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 …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Steel

[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