Studies
Impact of Bpifrance :
The indicator booklet for Bpifrance’s actions in 2023 presents an in-depth analysis of the impact of the public investment bank’s initiatives on the development of France’s entrepreneurial fabric. This document, which is the eleventh edition, tracks Bpifrance’s contribution to business financing, assesses the mobilisation of private financial players, and analyses the characteristics of the businesses supported. Bpifrance’s actions in 2023 therefore demonstrate a strong commitment to French businesses, particularly in an uncertain economic climate. The indicators presented show that the measures put in place have a significant impact on the growth and sustainability of businesses. By focusing on forward-looking sectors, Bpifrance is playing a key role in the transformation and competitiveness of the French economy.
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Study on the adaptation of SMEs to climate change:
A Bpifrance study published on 17 December 2024 highlights the lack of preparedness among French entrepreneurs in the face of the climate crisis, with 68% of business leaders not considering adaptation to climate change be a strategic priority. Yet this climate crisis, with its dramatic and increasingly visible effects, should be everyone’s concern. This study sheds some interesting light on the position of entrepreneurs in the face of the climate emergency.
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Bpifrance and its partners launch Nuclear Accelerator (Accélérateur nucléaire): A unique opportunity to support SMEs and Mid-caps growth in this sector
Bpifrance, in partnership with other players in the sector, has launched the Accélérateur Nucléaire to support 30 SMEs and ETIs in the nuclear sector. This 18-month programme offers personalised support, specialised training and networking opportunities to help companies grow and remain competitive in a rapidly changing international environment.
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Outlook and Trends for VSE-SMEs in France: business survey First Half Year 2024
The Bpifrance Le Lab survey forecasts a general slowdown in VSE/SME activity in 2024, with a significant drop in business forecasts. Services are expected to grow slightly, while Transport, Trade and Construction are expected to decline. Despite a stable cash position and relatively easy access to credit, investments, particularly green investments, are affected by high costs and weak demand.
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Generative AI: how does it impact companies?
Bpifrance the Lab has disclosed a study on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in French microbusinesses and SMEs. Notably, it reveals how this tool is used by very small, small and medium enterprises in France/the Hexagon.
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HealthTech: French companies tap into data and AI to become world leaders in medical innovation
Digital health is a booming sector, with the use of artificial intelligence and data-powered technologies growing among healthcare professionals and facilities. These tech solutions are expected to play a central part in building the future of medicine: delivering more personalized care, detecting pathologies at early stages, reducing care expenses, and empowering patients.
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Bpifrance to provide a guarantee for the long-term supply of green electricity
On Thursday 10th November, the French government announced the implementation of a guarantee fund to facilitate the establishment of Power Purchase agreements (PPAs) between industrialists and renewable energy producers. It aims to double the current installed capacity provided by these contracts, making a significant move towards net zero.
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How innovation can help the reindustrialization of the French economy
As “La semaine de l’industrie” (the Industry Week) was held last week in France, Bpifrance releases a “Yellow Paper” on the importance of innovation within industrial SMEs and mid-sized companies.
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Panorama 2021: an overview of Bpifrance and its partners’ actions on French entrepreneurs’ export activity
Bpifrance export division has recently released its annual “Panorama” to share its 2021 activity. Here’s a review of the key figures, the major export solutions, and how Bpifrance works hand in hand with the rest of Team France Export’s members to support French exporters.
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2022 Survey: What Do French Intermediate-Sized Companies Expect?
Bpifrance Le Lab shared last June the results of its annual survey on mid-sized companies. 52% of them expect an increase in their turnover in 2022.
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