France is pouring billions of euros into programs that take innovations out of the labs and turn them into innovations that spawn new manufacturing. Grenoble, in the foothills of the Alps, is ground zero for these initiatives.
"If we can tackle 15 of the most pressing challenges that the world is currently facing and build champions capable of solving these issues on a global level within the next 4-6 years then that will be my ultimate dream come true."
The government pushes for greater innovation in a critical economic sector. Plus: 50 Partners reinvents the accelerator model.
The French government wants startups in this sector to go faster and further to transform a critical piece of the nation's economy.
Health, sports, and AI were the focus of December's first batch of early-stage deals.
The Paris-based Travel Tech startup has created a logistics platform for checking-in bags outside of airports. That's the first step in a larger e-commerce vision for travel needs.
"We think it's very important to be a long-term partner, because it takes time to create a good startup. You can't do it in three months or six months."
Can the French billionaire turn France into a global leader in this emerging technology?
Funding for sustainability and climate startups lead the latest batch of deals.
The French startup godfather has assembled an unlikely crew of fellow billionaires to support his plan to make the nation a GenAI epicenter.
The GenAI startup made big news when it decided to move its HQ to Paris. While the company has been in stealth mode, the co-founders recently explained their vision for transforming the way software is created.
Part II of our Quantum Computing series looks at the early stage push behind this emerging technology.
Deeptech, AI, and life sciences led the early-stage funding in November.
The Grenoble-based startup is emblematic of the policies and research that France hopes will make it a global leader in quantum computing.
Jurczak on quantum computing investing: "There is no lack of science or ideas."
The €1.8 billion National Quantum Strategy has created a frenzy around this emerging technology. This special quantum-themed edition will guide you through the major players in the French Quantumverse.
