Articles balisés ‘Entrepreneurs’
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.
Lire la suiteUK 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.
Lire la suiteRomania’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.
Lire la suiteFrance 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.
Lire la suiteBpifrance 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.
Lire la suiteBig 2025: A Singular Event To Help French Companies Boost International Development
Through 55 sessions of experts and entrepreneurs, Bpifrance’s annual business event put the spotlight on the key issues surrounding international development for all companies and actors engaged on the global stage. Two participants explain how Big has unlocked new opportunities for their businesses.
Lire la suiteInspire & 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.
Lire la suiteWhy Kenya Is Drawing A New Generation Of French Companies And Entrepreneurs
The East African country has much to offer in terms of investment and business opportunities thanks to several dynamic sectors and innovative local corporate ecosystems. For French companies and entrepreneurs looking to do business in Kenya, it’s a matter of getting informed — and then taking the leap!
Lire la suiteEntrepreneuriat Quartiers 2030: Transforming Neighborhoods into Territories of Opportunity
The “Entrepreneuriat Quartiers 2030” program was launched in 2023 to boost entrepreneurship in priority urban policy neighborhoods (“QPV”). Operated by Bpifrance and financed by the State and Caisse des Dépôts through Banque des Territoires, this program aims to support 100,000 new entrepreneurs by 2027, promoting economic inclusion with a budget of €456million over 4 years.
Lire la suiteWomen’s entrepreneurship: what is the situation in 2024 ?
According to the 4th edition of the French entrepreneurial index conducted by OpinionWay, 3 out of 10 French women are engaged in entrepreneurial activities in 2024.
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