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Ministère de la Défense Ministère de la Défense

In the era of globalization, the concepts of security and conflicts have evolved. This observation requires strategic reorientations in the use of defense means within and outside our country. The Defense and National Security strategy is today defined thanks to five major strategic functions: knowing and anticipating, preventing, dissuading, protecting, intervening. In this context, the role of the Ministry of Defense is to ensure the protection of the territory, the population and the French interests. It also responds to other missions within the framework of international (NATO) or regional (European Defense) agreements and treaties. Beyond these missions, the Ministry of …

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CNRS CNRS

The French National Centre for Scientific Research is among the world's leading research institutions. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognised for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public. Recherche scientifique, Biologie, Chimie, Ecologie et environnement, Ingénierie et systèmes, Mathématiques, Physique, Sciences de l'information, Homme et société, Nucléaire et particules, Terre et Univers, and Science

Sectors: Research

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CNP Assurances CNP Assurances

Assurons un monde plus ouvert Present in 19 countries around the world, the CNP Assurances group is a leading player in the insurance industry with more than 6,500 employees and net profit of €1,939 million in 2022 (IFRS 4). A subsidiary of La Banque Postale, CNP Assurances is a member of the major public financial group. In France, CNP Assurances is No. 1 in property loan insurance, No. 2 in life insurance and, in 2023, will have integrated the property insurance activities of La Banque Postale, making it a comprehensive insurer of property and persons. It is the fifth largest …

Sectors: Insurance

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Greater Paris University Hospitals - AP-HP Greater Paris University Hospitals - AP-HP

Nous soignons et innovons 365 jours par an. AP-HP (Greater Paris University Hospitals) is a European world-renowned university hospital. Its 39 hospitals treat 8 million people every year: in consultation, emergency, during scheduled or home hospitalizations. The AP-HP provides a public health service for everyone, 24 hours a day. This mission is a duty as well as a great source of pride. AP-HP is the leading employer in the Greater Paris area: 100.000 staff members – doctors, researchers, paramedical staff, administrative personnel and workers – work there. Toutes les spécialités médicales de la néonatologie à la gériatrie en passant par …

Sectors: Health

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Inria Inria

The French national research institute for digital science and technology World-leading research and technological innovation are an integral part of its DNA. Inria's 3,500 researchers and engineers put their passion for digital technology to work in nearly 200 project teams, most of which are joint teams with our academic partners, including major research universities and the CNRS. They explore new fields, often in collaboration with different disciplines and industrial partners, with the aim of meeting ambitious challenges. As a technology institute, Inria supports the development of numerous software products, sometimes making a global impact via the opensource model. Because technology …

Sectors: Research

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AG2R LA MONDIALE AG2R LA MONDIALE

The specialist in social and heritage protection in France A major player in the insurance of the person present in all territories, AG2R La Mondiale provides individuals, businesses and professional branches, in an individual and collective approach. We bring to each of our customers and their families, personalized solutions at the fairest price, to protect their health, secure their income and heritage, protect them against accidents of life and prepare their retirement. Society of people with joint and mutualist governance, AG2R La Mondiale cultivates a unique social and heritage protection model which combines closely solidarity and performance. We devote more …

Sectors: Insurance Mutual insurance

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Région Ile de France Région Ile de France

The Paris Region is a major business and techno hub in Europe. Standing at the crossroads of European and worldwide trade, the Paris Region is France's leading economic region. It represents 31% of French GDP. Consisting of 8 départements and 1,280 municipalities, the Paris Region hosts the largest population of french Regions : 12.5 million inhabitants, that is younger than the national average. As Europe’s leading employment area, it boasts a highly qualified workforce : 33% of French executives. The Paris Region hosts 22% of France’s universities, 25% of its engineering schooland 20% of its business schools. Invest in Paris …

Sectors: National and local authorities

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Medtronic Medtronic

A global healthcare technology leader — boldly attacking the most challenging health problems facing humanity with innovations that transform lives.

Sectors: Pharmaceutical

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Agoranov Agoranov

20 ans au service des startups innovantes. #incubateur #deeptech Agoranov is an incubator for innovative startups. It has already incubated more than 540 startups, including 5 "unicorns" (valued at over one billion dollars), as well as many successful companies, such as Ÿnsect or DNA Script. Incubated startups have already managed to create more than 20,000 jobs and have raised over 5.8 billion euros from private funds. Agoranov est un incubateur de startups innovantes. Agoranov a déjà incubé plus de 450 startups, dont 5 "licornes" (startup valorisée à plus d'un milliard de dollars), ainsi que beaucoup de grands succès, comme Ÿnsect …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

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Hopital Foch Hopital Foch

Human face expertise Private multidisciplinary hospital in Ile de France, Foch hospital is a reference establishment that is located in the leading ranking of French hospitals. Supported by the Foch Foundation, the hospital has always been responsible for providing all patients, without distinction of condition, advanced medical and surgical care in the best conditions of comfort and reception. Its status as a private establishment participating in the public service allows the Foch hospital to question itself, to innovate and control its services permanently. 26 medical and state -of -the -art specialties in the service of patients.

Sectors: Health

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CEA CEA

The CEA is the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission ("Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives"​). It is a public body established in October 1945 by General de Gaulle. A leader in research, development and innovation, the CEA mission statement has two main objectives: To become the leading technological research organization in Europe and to ensure that the nuclear deterrent remains effective in the future. The CEA is active in four main areas: low-carbon energies, defense and security, information technologies and health technologies. In each of these fields, the CEA maintains a cross-disciplinary culture of engineers and …

Sectors: Research

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WILCO WILCO

Liberator of ambitions which helps women and men to make their innovative transformation projects a reality. Challenger. Disrupted. Transform Create economic value. Positively impact society. This is what drives the Wilco teams. Startups, honorary loan, innovation, fundraising, open innovation, FrenchTech, Digital, Healthcare, Industry, Health, Fundrais, Fundraising, Acceleration, ETI, Large Groups, Corporate, and Intrapreneuriat

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SATT Paris-Saclay SATT Paris-Saclay

Innovation in confidence Created in 2014 and from the "Investments for the Future" program, SATT Paris-Saclay is the technology transfer company of the Paris-Saclay cluster. Common actor in the two sets-Paris-Saclay University and Institut Polytechnique de Paris-SATT has an investment capacity of 66 million euros over 10 years to finance and support the valuation of research work from the territory and the technological transfer to the markets. Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Start-Up

Tags: SATT Network Sectors: Research Startup accelerator & VC

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Inria Startup Studio Inria Startup Studio

The Inria program to support digital deeptech entrepreneurship ENTREPRENEUR AT THE CENTER Inria Startup Studio gives project owners all the cards to start creating a digital Deeptech startup. WHO IS THE STARTUP STUDIO FOR? Many profiles can benefit from the Inria Startup Studio program: doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, interns, engineers or researchers employed by Inria (permanent or not), employees of other French research partner institutions, project leaders (with a technology) outside Inria. A project may be carried by one or more people, but the team must include at least one scientist (researcher or engineer). startup, innovation, entrepreneuriat, deeptech, numérique, and …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

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AXA AXA

As one of the largest global insurers, our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters. Protection has always been at the core of our business, helping individuals, businesses and societies to thrive. And AXA has always been a leader, an innovator, an entrepreneurial company, fostering progress in all its dimensions. Our purpose also links back to the Group's roots. From the outset, AXA has been committed to acting as a force for collective good. From solidarity-based actions with AXA Hearts In Action to work on prevention issues with the AXA Research Fund and the fight against …

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Viva Technology Viva Technology

#VivaTech is Europe's biggest startup and tech event. 📍Paris | June 11-14, 2025 Viva Technology is Europe's biggest startup and tech event. We accelerate innovation by connecting startups, tech leaders, major corporations and investors responding to our world’s biggest challenges. VivaTech is where business meets innovation.

Sectors: Trade show

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Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT)

The 1st group of engineering and management schools in France. The Mines-Télécom Institute (IMT) is the 1st public group of major engineering and management schools in France under the supervision of the Ministry of the Finance Economy and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. Public establishment of higher education and research, it consists of eight large public schools: IMT Atlantique, IMT Mines Albi, IMT Mines Alès, IMT Nord Europe, Institut Mines-Télécom Business School, Mines Saint-Étienne, Télécom Paris and Telecom Sudparis, and 2 subsidiary schools: Eurecom and Insic. It leads and develops a rich ecosystem of partner schools, economic, academic and institutional partners, …

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IncubAlliance IncubAlliance

Incubateur des start-up tech et deeptech du cluster Paris-Saclay Accompagnement de projets de création d'entreprises technologiques innovants Entrepreneurship, Consulting, Technology, Public R&D, Innovation, and Investment

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Cisco Cisco

We securely connect everything to make anything possible. Cisco is the worldwide technology leader that securely connects everything to make anything possible. Our purpose is to power an inclusive future for all by helping our customers reimagine their applications, power hybrid work, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals. Networking, Wireless, Security, Unified Communication, Cloud, Collaboration, Data Center, Virtualization, Unified Computing Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Observability, Sustainability, Computing, Software, and Services (CX)

Sectors: IT services

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Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI) Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI)

Human Centric AI – KI für den Menschen! The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, with sites in Kaiserslautern, Saarbrücken, Bremen, Osnabrück, Oldenburg, Darmstadt and labs in Lübeck and Berlin, is the leading German research institute in the field of innovative software technology. In the international scientific community, DFKI ranks among the most recognized "Centers of Excellence"​ and currently is the biggest research center worldwide in the area of Artificial Intelligence and its application. The DFKI management consists of Prof. Dr. Antonio Krüger (Technical and Scientific Managing Director, CEO) and Helmut Ditzer (CFO). AI, Research, and Artificial Intelligence

Sectors: Research

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