The Olympics have focused attention on a sector that many believe has great potential but has lacked investment and government support. Over the last two years, a wide range of actors and institutions have rallied to the cause. Will it be enough? And will this momentum last beyond the Games?
Given the historical and economic importance of aerospace to France, the government is putting big resources behind the effort to create cleaner forms of aviation technology in the hopes of remaining a leader in this critical market.
According to Dealroom, France's EV startups have raised a total of €1.4bn, with €1.2bn of that since 2021. As investors continue to ramp up their support for climate startups, the EV sector has emerged as one of the hotter categories.
The French government wants startups in this sector to go faster and further to transform a critical piece of the nation's economy.
France is pushing for digital transformation of its agricultural sector. Robots are poised to play a key role, and startups in this sector have raised almost €100 million.
With a focus on climate tech and impact investing, France wants to be a player in this emerging market.
France's historic strength in the video game industry points its potential in an emerging industry that has already seen the creation of several notable startups.
