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Bpifrance, APRE, and ANI Support the Implementation of the EIC Accelerator Plug-in Scheme in Hungary
Budapest, 20–21 November 2025 – A European mentoring mission brought together Hungary, France, Portugal, and Italy to enhance Hungary’s EIC Plug‑in process and boost high‑quality SME applications.
UK and France Join Forces to Boost Collaboration on Smart Energy Systems for Horizon Europe
France and the UK are stepping up their Horizon Europe cooperation. A two‑day workshop in Paris united top innovators to build partnerships and drive progress in smart energy systems.
Romania’s New Development Bank: Building Local Capacity to Drive Territorial Investment
With the launch of Romania’s Development Bank, the country is taking a major step to empower municipalities. Our mission laid the groundwork for a system that strengthens local capacity and accelerates EU fund absorption.
France Supports Sizewell C with £5bn Loan Guarantee
On November 4, 2025, the UK Government confirmed the financial close of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant project (SZC) in England, in which EDF is both an investor and a key supplier.
Bpifrance at the Heart of the Montreal Group 2025 Summit in Rabat
Building resilience for SME success was the theme of the Montreal Group (TMG) Annual Summit, held on October 22–23 in Rabat under the auspices of Tamwilcom, bringing together 40 participants from 12 countries to share solutions for strengthening SME competitiveness in a fragmented economic environment.
Inspire & Connect Asia: Singapore Offers “Real Opportunities” For French Companies
Christophe Chartier is co-founder and CEO of Immersion, which specializes in augmented and virtual reality. The French entrepreneur took part in Bpifrance’s Inspire & Connect Asia held in Singapore last November, where he showcased his company’s participation in the DesCartes project in the island nation. He wants to encourage others to take the plunge.
Venture capital: in 10 years, Bpifrance has made a major contribution to the growth of the French start-up financing ecosystem
According to our assessment, Bpifrance’s direct investments and fund of funds activity have made a significant contribution to structuring and driving the supply of private financing to French start-ups, thereby helping to develop the ecosystem. Venture capital (VC) is a financing mechanism whereby one or more investors acquire a share, usually a minority share, in…
Bpifrance unveils its 2030 strategy
In light of the economic, climate and social challenges facing the country, Bpifrance has presented its strategic plan for the next five years 2026-2030. True to its mission of supporting entrepreneurs, the public investment bank is focusing on progress as the answer to today’s uncertainties. Its ambition is to provide massive support to French companies…
After Taking The Plunge In France, How Cryo Control Became A World Leader In Ice Baths For Athletic Recovery
Leading company Cryo Control, which was present at Bpifrance’s Sport Définition event, demonstrates how French players of the sport market can make a mark internationally.