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The French Presidency of the European Union is the occasion to focus on Bpifrance model, its singularity, and its role among European institutions. Who else than its executive committee and its CEO to describe it?

In October 2021, the IFC (Worldbank Group) and Bpifrance have published a note on the challenges and opportunities that deeptech startups face when it comes to funding. This note is the opportunity to remind the key role played by institutions in this sector, including Bpifrance.

On October 20th 2021, 10 days before the COP26 in Glasgow, Bpifrance and ADEME unveiled the first cohort of the Decarbonation Accelerator in the context of the Climate Plan.

Bpifrance has launched a call for projects to encourage and support research and innovation in batteries in line with its ambition to support entrepreneurs towards a more sustainable development.

This year, the Big Tour will start on March 5th and will make thirtyish stops in the whole country – including French overseas departments – to make French people know more about entrepreneurship.

Bpifrance and the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) are strengthening their cooperation and working together to support economic recovery in France in 2022. The two banks will contribute to the financing of firms up to €4.5 billion.  

The European Innovation Council (EIC) supports researchers and innovators developing breakthrough innovations. The new project Scaling Up Pilot launched by EIC will accompany deep tech startups to help them grow.

On the 12 October 2021, an ambitious investment plan called “France 2030” has been presented by the French President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron. Bpifrance will play a major role and will be involved in the investment of industry firms.

Between January and February 2022, Le French Design 100 Festival has rewarded 100 designers that reflect French design throughout the world. An opportunity to talk more about French creation, its “French Touch” and its new trends. 

In 2021 again, Bpifrance mobilized all its forces to support French economy. This last year focused on industry, tech innovation, and green transition.