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Paris Region, at the Heart of the Quantum Revolution
Paris Region is establishing itself as Europe’s premier hub for quantum technologies. This is no accident—it stems from a bold regional strategy, targeted investments, and a deep-rooted scientific ecosystem.
At the heart of this ecosystem, the QuanTiP network brings together world-class academic teams and startups to accelerate the transfer of technology from research to real-world applications.
The region hosts cutting-edge infrastructure, including two national supercomputers, a dense network of labs, innovation campuses, and renowned companies such as the French Pascal and Qandela, and the American SandboxAQ and QC Ware—offering unmatched resources for global companies looking to scale in Europe.
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Explore!
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News
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VivaTech: Throwback on the 2025 Edition
VivaTech 2025 opened with a highly anticipated keynote by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who announced a major partnership with Mistral AI to launch a cloud offering dedicated to AI. For this 9th edition, organizers reported a record 180,000 visitors—15,000 more than last year—further cementing VivaTech’s status as a global tech leader. The event also saw a notable rise in international presence, with exhibitors from over 120 countries and 50 national pavilions, marking a 20% increase from 2024. Canada, the country of honor, made a strong impression with a delegation of 170 companies showcased in a prominent booth.
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France Bolsters National AI Strategy with Nvidia Infrastructure
AI is booming in France, driving innovation in research, transport, manufacturing, and more—and it’s here to stay. Backed by over €109 billion through the France 2030 plan, the country’s National AI Strategy is scaling major infrastructure projects. One standout initiative: a partnership between NVIDIA and France-based Mistral AI to build a state-of-the-art compute platform for enterprise needs.
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Orange and Toshiba Partner to Launch Secure Quantum Network
Orange Business and Toshiba Europe announce their partnership to launch the first-ever commercial quantum secure network service in Paris. The Orange Quantum Defender service leverages Toshiba's Quantum Safe Networking technology, which combines quantum key distribution (QKD) with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) for
comprehensive protection. This service is now available in the Paris region.
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Space: Macron Calls on Europe to Lead a “Forced Reconquest”
The French president, during a speech at the Paris Air Show, expressed his hope that the European Union would give itself the means to become a "space power" and promised to "fight" for "European preference" in this area. He also announced a French "national space strategy" for the end of October, which will be coordinated with the European one, and the organization of a "Space Summit" in France in early 2026 to "consolidate this entire strategy and mobilize our public and private partners across the planet.
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Operational Tips
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Talent Stories - Zoe Petit, an American from Texas living in Paris Region
What is it like to build a life in the Paris Region as an expat? Zoé, an American from Texas, shares her experience of settling in, raising a family, and falling for the charm of her adopted home. Initially moving to Paris in 2009 for love, it took her some time to fully embrace the city. Now a family tour guide and travel planner, she enjoys discovering and sharing the cultural treasures of the region. Dive into her story, her favorite spots, and her advice for making the most of life in Paris Region!
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Business Opportunities
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Calls for projects
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TechMeeting: "Beyond Health & Wellness"
Join us on October 16, 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 HealthTech & Wellness.
Deadline: September 9, 2025
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Gene.io
Gene.io is a programme that speeds up the process of obtaining initial financing or signing a first commercial agreement. Initial fundraising is a crucial step for innovative biotechs and a key condition for developing a new product/service and entering the market.
Deadline: July 21, 2025
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Acceleration Program
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Accelair by Air Liquide
The mission of ACCELAIR is to offer Air Liquide's expertise to deep tech start-ups in order to help them grow and industrialize their offer, and create opportunities for the Group to open up new markets. The young companies supported by ACCELAIR develop innovative technologies in areas related to energy transition, industry 4.0, aeronautics, agri-food, green chemistry or health.
Deadline: On a rolling basis
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Events
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Raise Summit
July 8-9, 2025
RAISE Summit is the premier event for professionals seeking to disrupt, build, and connect in the AI landscape.This summit is the ultimate destination to validate AI strategies through real-world use cases, define a winning AI playbook, and find the right partners to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
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NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Europe
September 16-18, 2025
NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Europe brings together 15,000+ professionals in Paris to explore retail innovation across AI, sustainability, omnichannel, and more. Featuring keynotes, demos, and networking, it unites European and North American leaders shaping the future of retail.
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Cosmetic 360
October 15-16, 2025
The global innovation trade show for the fragrance and cosmetics industry. This major industry event takes place every October at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, in the heart of the world's beauty capital. It aims to bring together decision-makers to discuss the latest technological advances, emerging trends and innovations for the whole industry.
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Adopt AI
November 24-26, 2025
This November, the iconic Grand Palais will host the official business-focused continuation of the AI Action Summit, led by President Macron alongside Heads of State and Government. Announced as the 'Davos of AI', this unparalleled gathering will welcome CEOs and C-level executives from around the globe to engage with industry leaders from CAC40 corporations, dynamic startups, unicorns, and global tech partners at our flagship Summits: AI for Finance, AI for Health, AI for the Planet and many more…
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