Economy
How Futura Gaïa designed a sustainable and innovative vertical farming solution to answer major food challenges
French startup Futura Gaïa is combining its knowledge in agronomy and new technologies to offer an indoor vertical farm system that allows the sustainable production of local, pesticide-free plants. A way to tackle several challenges, from water scarcity to food sovereignty, as CEO and founder Pascal Thomas explains.
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Bpifrance celebrates 10 years of supporting French SMEs
As part of Bpifrance’s 10th anniversary celebrations, Bpifrance organised an event on 31 May to mark 10 years of support for French SMEs, including a major conference on « NPBIs: what role in a changing world? ».
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Bpifrance supports French companies in the Artificial Intelligence revolution
Bpifrance supports French companies in the Artificial Intelligence revolution. Paris, June 14th 2023 – Present at the Viva Technology trade fair and a pioneer in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through its investments via its Digital Venture fund since 2015, Bpifrance is today stepping up its support for the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), a truly disruptive technology.
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Promoting Italian and French business relationships through the Franco-Italian Accelerator program
In December 2021, Bpifrance, its Team France Export partners as well as the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Elite launched the first Franco-Italian Accelerator for SMEs and ETIs aiming to develop cross-border synergies, particularly through innovative solutions.
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Bpifrance welcomes the EMENA foundation’s annual meeting in Paris
Last week, on May 10th and 11th, members of the EMENA Foundation, endorsers, and participants gathered in Paris for their annual meeting and were pleased to welcome Kuwait’s Investment Authority, the sovereign fund of Kuwait, as main endorser of the Foundation.
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Exploring Business Opportunities in East Africa: A Growing Economic Hub
East Africa presents numerous business opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors from all over the world. The region is made up of several dynamic countries, such as Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi, which are rapidly developing economically and offering exciting prospects for businesses.
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Bpifrance’s Exporting solutions made it to Colombia
Bpifrance’s Export Finance Department is delighted with the signing of its first two export credit contracts in Colombia, both signed in 2022.
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Bpifrance for an innovative Europe
The Innovation Department and the International and European Affairs Department aim to increase French participation in the Horizon Europe program. To this end, Bpifrance organised three related events on March 7th and 8th about « Building an innovative Europe through deeptech ».
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The Climate Bonus applied on credit insurance applications for sustainable projects
Bpifrance recently announced a new program called « Bonus Climat ». Its aim is to encourage French companies to reduce their carbon footprint by offering financial incentives to meet C02 emission reduction targets.
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Bpifrance partners with SME Bank to improve business relations between France and Saudi Arabia
Bpifrance, the French public investment bank, formalized a strategic partnership and a contract of technical assistance with SME Bank to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Saudi Arabia by facilitating their access to financing solutions.
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