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After the summer break, an exciting new season is kicking off in the Paris Region! This month, we have our eyes on several exciting events.
First, the Rugby World Cup, which is drawing enthusiastic supporters from around the world. We'll also delve into the latest developments in energy at ENLIT EUROPE, and address pressing global challenges at the Global Energy Transition (GET) conference.
Will you be attending any of these? As always, feel free to connect with me using the button below so we can chat!
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News
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French Deeptech Observatory: 2,000 Startups Featured
Dealroom.co, which is a global data platform specializing in intelligence related to startups and innovation, recently unveiled its official partnership with Bpifrance to further enrich the French Deeptech Observatory. This collaboration offers insights into the French Deeptech ecosystem, shedding light on startups that are driving substantial advancements within the industry. Notably, the platform already showcases nearly 2,000 featured startups. Filters allow you to refine your search to identify cleantech companies.
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New French Law Will Blanket Parking Lots With Solar Panels
The new law aimed at accelerating the production of renewable energies mandates that parking facilities exceeding 1,500 square meters must equip at least half of their surface area with solar canopies. In the Paris Region, over 7,500 parking lots are now required by law to equip at least half of their space with solar canopies (or other renewable installations capable of generating equivalent energy). These lots total 1,500 hectares!
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EIT InnoEnergy Raises 140 Million Euros To Boost Energy Startups
With already 200 startups in its portfolio, EIT InnoEnergy has no intention of stopping there. Created in 2010, this European private company from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology announced on September 5th a fundraising of approximately 140 million euros. A significant portion of the raised funds will be directed towards energy startups.
Read More (in French)
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Saint-Gobain and the City of Paris Want To Recycle Windows From Renovation Projects
Saint-Gobain Glass France plans to recycle between 6,000 and 8,000 windows dismantled annually as part of renovation projects in Paris. This initiative aims to increase their supply of cullet, contributing to sustainability.
Read More (In French)
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Operational Tips
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ClimatePartner’s Green Expansion Brings Net-Zero to Paris Region
ClimatePartner is a carbon-neutral German company founded in 2006 with an ambitious vision. It's about creating a future where climate protection is built into the company. The organization constantly supports its customers in reducing their CO2 emissions. Now in the Paris Region, the company pursues its mission to offset all unmitigated emissions and support local businesses in maintaining sustainability.
Read the success story
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Business Opportunities
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Calls for projects
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LEONARD: Vinci Group
Leonard, part of the Vinci Group, is accepting applications for its 2024 incubation and acceleration programs for startups in construction, real estate, mobility, and energy. The Seed Program is open to early-stage startups launching and developing innovative projects in Vinci Group's verticals.
Deadline: October 15, 2023
Apply
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Toyota Open Labs
Toyota Open Labs is a new open innovation bringing together startups with business units across the Toyota ecosystem to scale innovation and lead the market into the next phase of mobility. It launches with an open call for startups ready to commercialize their ideas in the areas of energy, circular economy, carbon neutrality, smart communities, and mobility for all. Each participant will receive development support and the opportunity to showcase their technology at a Demo Day during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Deadline: October 1st, 2023
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Reuse Support Program in the Food Industry by CITEO
Citeo has introduced its annual €50 million program aimed at supporting:
- Reuse Solution Providers, to encourage research and development initiatives, including projects related to traceability, product distribution innovation, container return solutions, and more.
- Pure Players in Reuse, to recognize producers who predominantly rely on reused packaging materials, such as Le Drive tout nu, the Brasserie Meteor, zero-waste caterers like Ideel Garden, and many others.
Deadline: November 1st, 2023
Apply
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Calendar
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Syndicate of Renewable Energies - Annual Symposium
September 26, 2023
The Syndicate of Renewable Energies is organizing its 24th Annual Symposium with the theme "Building a New Social Contract with Renewable Energies.
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GET 2023
November 14-17, 2023
The GET (Global Energy Transition) conference is EAGE’s flagship event addressing the urgent challenges and needs to support the energy transition and accelerate the move towards net zero energy systems. EAGE Local Chapter Paris aims to engage with the multicultural and multidisciplinary geoscience and engineering network in Paris and overseas.
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ENLIT Europe (Paris)
November 28-30, 2023
ENLIT Europe is the global meeting hub propelling the energy transition toward a sustainable future with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for all. The event will gather leaders, innovators, and disruptors active in the energy industry and its related verticals for three days of product exploration, learning and creating resilient business partnerships.
Register
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