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In November 2021, the French leader in quantum photonics Quandela has raised €15 million from the deeptech investment fund Omnes, the Defence Innovation Fund managed by Bpifrance, and quantum technology dedicated fund Quantonation. With this operation, Quandela hopes to bring the first photonic quantum computer online in 2022.

The forum comes back for a fully digital 7th edition on January 27th, 2022 to give the keys to develop your business flows in the Mediterranean area.

From January until June 2022, France takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union. Here’s an overview of the French government’s proposals for this 6-month rotation.

Last November, Bpifrance organized its “Explore & Match” mission in Dubai surrounding City 4.0 opportunities. Afaco is one of the 12 companies involved in sustainable development that took part in this expedition between the 1st and the 4th of November 2021. Founder Moayad Harb tells us more about his experience there.

Starting November 8th, 2021 and during the whole school year, the Deeptech Tour will stop for one day in universities across the country to highlight this ecosystem and its opportunities.

Insect-based products are emerging as a potential solution to answer the global demand for alternative and more sustainable forms of dietary protein. France is well positioned to tackle the challenge, with innovative and ambitious companies already leading in the production of insect-based feed for animal and plant nutrition.

Bpifrance and Enterprise Singapore have powered Go Global Through R&D, a community that gathers innovative French and Singaporean companies to boost collaborative R&D projects. Following this community’s ambitions, both institutions have collectively launched a call for projects, open until December 31st, 2021.

Bpifrance organized its annual edition of Big on October 7th at the Accor Arena, Paris.  Renowned as the biggest meeting of entrepreneurs in Europe, the successful event has gathered people from all over the world, in person and digitally.

La French Fab, the community of the French industry, also has its own tour around France! It will make its final stop next week, October 21st, in Toulouse. The opportunity to promote the French industry dynamism through its international ambitions.

This year again, Bpifrance organizes Big, its biggest gathering in Europe dedicated to entrepreneurship. The event will take place at the Accor Arena in Paris on October 7th.