Click here to view this email in your browser.
|
|
|
|
|
Discover the Paris Region Facts & Figures 2025 Report
Choose Paris Region, the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and L'Institut Paris Region present their report on the region’s economic strengths, talent, innovation, and infrastructure: Paris Region Facts & Figures 2025.
The Paris Region drives 30% of France’s GDP and 5% of the EU’s GDP, with 18% of the national population, 34% of executives, and 39% of the R&D workforce. A top business hub, it offers world-class infrastructure, competitive real estate, and a dynamic research ecosystem.
Discover why the Paris Region is the premier destination for investment and growth.
|
|
Download the report now
|
|
|
|
|
|
News
|
The Paris Region Confirms Its Attractiveness
The Paris Region is one of the world's most attractive metropolises for international investment, according to Choose Paris Region's 2024 report on international direct investment in the region. With 370 new direct international investment projects and 8,170 jobs created, “the Paris Region confirms its status as a European leader, in an international context marked by a significant contraction in global IDI flows (-8%)”, stresses the report.
Read More (translated from the French)
|
Sofinnova Partners Raises €1.2 Billion to Fuel the Next Wave of Life Sciences Innovation
Sofinnova Partners, a leading European venture capital firm in life sciences based in Paris, London, and Milan, announced it had raised €1.2 billion across its platform of investment strategies over the past year, including more than €1 billion secured in the last quarter. This achievement brings the firm’s assets under management to more than €4 billion, solidifying its position as a leading backer of transformative innovation in healthcare and sustainability.
Read More
|
World Economic Forum To Launch AI Excellence Hub In Paris
The World Economic Forum is partnering with VivaTech to establish a European Center for AI Excellence in Paris to strengthen Europe's position as a global leader in AI. The center will leverage France's strong research ecosystem, robust technology investment landscape, and dynamic start-up scene to drive innovation and adoption.
Read More
|
The EU Adds 6 Additional Sites to Its “AI Factories” Project
France welcomes the selection of the AI Factory France project as part of the EuroHPC program. This recognition reaffirms France’s excellence in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, strengthening the momentum generated by the AI Summit and positioning France as a key player in the rapidly evolving global AI landscape. This selection is part of a broader European initiative, as the EU has recently approved six additional AI factories, building on the initial seven announced last November.
Read more in French and in English
|
American Investors in France: A Study by Newmark
North Americans lead global property investment. The French market offers opportunities in industrial and alternative assets, with investors diversifying beyond offices. This study examines American real estate investment in France, highlighting its evolution and future opportunities during political and economic transitions.
Read More
|
The Institut Polytechnique De Paris and Ifremer Create the Interdisciplinary Center for Seas and Oceans
France occupies a leading position internationally in the economic, industrial and scientific fields related to the sea. The Interdisciplinary Center for Seas and Oceans is fully integrated into French initiatives aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of maritime activities and strengthening environmental monitoring of marine environments. CIMO brings together nearly 120 researchers from the Institut Polytechnique de Paris and Ifremer teams, spread across 22 laboratories. Their interdisciplinary work covers three areas: Marine engineering for sustainable ships, Ocean observation at the service of society, Resource management, coastal development, and the environment.
Read More (translated from the French)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operational Tips
|
Looking for Top-Tier Talents in Europe? Choose the Paris Region
The Paris Region is a dynamic ecosystem thanks to its highly skilled, business-minded, and cosmopolitan talents. The Region hosts 1.7M foreign residents, making it a prime destination for international business, with a multilingual and highly skilled workforce.
Read More
|
|
|
|
|
|
Business Opportunities
|
Calls for projects
|
TechMeeting: "Exploration & Impact of Generative AI"
Join us on June 13, 2025 for a new open innovation matchmaking event–dedicated this time to AI. During this TechMeeting, we will explore the latest sustainable solutions and innovations in GenAI Exploration & Impact.
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Apply
|
VivaTech Startup Challenges
Browse upcoming startup challenges to pitch or showcase your solution during the VivaTech conference in June.
Deadline: Depending on the challenge
Apply
|
Call for speakers
|
COSMETIC 360
The 2025 COSMETIC 360 show, themed PREDICTIONS, will highlight the use of AI and digital twins to enhance performance, efficiency, and environmental impact in cosmetics. The call for speakers invites experts to present innovations in ingredients, packaging, formulation, and trends. This is a unique opportunity to showcase work to an international audience during the show, which will take place in October 2025 in Paris.
Deadline: May 7, 2025
Apply
|
|
|
|
|
|
Events
|
Hannover Messe - Meet Us There!
March 31-April 4, 2025
Hannover Messe is the world's leading trade fair dedicated to industry. With strong international participation, it serves as the gathering place for the entire industrial ecosystem: industrial players can meet current and future partners, and/or find the product, equipment, know-how, or solution they are looking for. Choose Paris Region and 4 key industrial territories, united under the banner of the Paris Region, will be present to collectively highlight the numerous advantages of the region, making the reindustrialization of its territories an absolute priority.
Register
|
SITL
April 1-3, 2025
SITL (Semaine Internationale du Transport et de la Logistique) is an annual exhibition in Paris that brings together French and international transport and logistics professionals to showcase best practices and innovations in the industry. Join to discover the latest innovations, network with industry leaders, and gain insights into the future of transport and logistics!
Register
|
InCyber (Lille) - Meet Us There!
April 1-3, 2025
InCyber is a premier event focused on cybersecurity and digital trust. This 17th edition, themed "Beyond Zero Trust, Trust for All," brings together top experts and professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in the field. Attendees can expect insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and a deep dive into the future of cybersecurity.
Register
|
All4Customer
April 1-3, 2025
All4Customer is a global event dedicated to customer experience, digital marketing, e-commerce, data, and artificial intelligence. It brings together industry leaders to explore cutting-edge innovations, tackle key challenges, and connect with peers through engaging sessions and networking opportunities.
Register
|
Paris Blockchain Week
April 8-10, 2025
Join the global blockchain elite at Paris Blockchain Week. Connect with industry leaders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of blockchain and Web3. Don’t miss this premier event driving business opportunities and digital transformation!
Register
|
ChangeNOW
April 24-26, 2025
At the midway point of the 2020-2030 decade for decisive climate action, and echoing the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, ChangeNOW 2025 will gather 1,000 groundbreaking solutions and visionary leaders in a spectacular showcase to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable world. This is the place to make meaningful connections and set in motion actionable ideas.
Register
|
Spring Paris Saclay - Meet Us There!
May 19-20, 2025
For the eighth time in the history of Paris-Saclay, all key players in innovation, research, and science are coming together to showcase scientific excellence and the best of technological innovation where it happens every day. Investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, R&D directors...At the heart of this world-class scientific and technological hub, come and feel the pulse of innovation and meet the trailblazers of tomorrow!
Register
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In accordance with the Data Protection Act of January 6, 1978, and Regulation 2016/679 of April 27, 2016, applicable as of May 25, 2018, known as the GDPR, your data will be retained for a legal period of 3 years from the date of collection or your last contact with us. After this period, it will be deleted or anonymized. You can exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, objection, limitation, and portability of your data at any time by contacting us:
By email at dpo@chooseparisregion.org
By mail at Choose Paris Region – DPO - 2 rue Simone Veil - 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine - France
You also have the right to file a complaint with the CNIL.
To unsubscribe or manage your subscription preferences, click here.
Copyright © 2025 Choose Paris Region,
All rights reserved.
|
|
|
|
|
