Articles balisés ‘international’

As it reinforces its security architecture while sustaining rapid economic growth, Côte d’Ivoire is increasingly asserting itself as a strategic partner for French companies in West Africa. Notably in the security and defense sectors, the country is more ripe than ever with opportunity.

France’s Groupe FIDEIP, which owns 15 companies specializing in mechanical engineering, exports its products to more than 75 countries and has created three subsidiaries abroad. As the Global Industrie event prepares to gather the industrial ecosystem in Paris on March 30, Groupe FIDEIP’s President, Jacques Clochard, and CEO, Arnaud Clochard, share insights into the group’s success on the international stage.

IGN FI, a leading French SME specializing in geographic engineering, has operated in more than 100 countries since its creation in 1986. General Manager Aurélie Milledrogues explains how the company’s international development has been strengthened by Bpifrance’s Export Credit solution.

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.

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.

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.