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Meet Choose Paris Region
We’re kicking off the new semester by highlighting Paris Region’s dynamic business ecosystem and the opportunities it offers to international companies. This fall, you’ll find us at major global business events.
In Paris?
Check the full list at the end of this newsletter—we’d be delighted to meet during your stay.
Catch Us Abroad
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All In – Montreal | Sept 24–25 | Contact us to receive your promo code
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Quantum.Tech – Rotterdam | Sept 29–Oct 2
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Global Startup Summit – Coimbatore | Oct 9–10
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Smart City Expo – Barcelona | Nov 4–6
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Web Summit – Lisbon | Nov 10–13
You can also meet us at our international offices in New York City and Mumbai.
Let’s connect and explore how we can support your project.
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Let's Connect!
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News
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OpenAI Sets Foot in Paris Region: A Signal to Global AI Innovators
OpenAI has chosen Paris for its first continental European office, marking a significant boost to the region’s growing reputation as a global AI hub. The move underscores France’s rich talent pool and commitment to ethical, inclusive, and responsible AI innovation. In an interview, OpenAI’s France Site Lead Julie Lavet highlights collaborations with major French institutions and emphasizes the company’s dedication to developing AI that aligns with European values and serves the public good.
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Bikes, scooters, electric cars: Europe is gearing up to make the most of its used batteries
Battery collection is gaining momentum as Europe strives to strengthen its sovereignty in critical materials. Since August 18, retailers of scooters, cars, and other electric bicycles in the European Union have been required to collect used batteries from customers for sorting and recycling. Yet, manufacturers still face a long road ahead.
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How Foch Hospital is incorporating AI into all its departments, from patient care to clinical research
With a workforce of 2,300 employees, Foch Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the Paris region. To ease the burden on its various departments—from administration to clinical research—the hospital has decided to embrace AI wherever possible.
Read More (Translated from the French)
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Operational Tips
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How International Sections Provide Top Education for Expat Children
Are you considering moving to the Paris Region with your family? The region's international educational offerings are rich and diverse, providing unique opportunities tailored to the needs of expatriate families. International Sections stand out for their excellence, enabling children to thrive in a bilingual and multicultural environment while immersing themselves in French culture.
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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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TechMeeting: Leveraging Cybersecurity for Payments
Join us on November 26, 2025, for a new open innovation matchmaking event dedicated to shaping the future at the forefront of technology innovation. During this TechMeeting, we will explore the latest sustainable solutions and innovations in Leveraging Cybersecurity for Payments
Deadline: October 9, 2025
Apply
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Acceleration Program
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Future For Care's Go To Market Program
Future4care, the European digital health accelerator, just launched its 2025 Go-To-Market Program: a powerful initiative helping digital health startups scale into France and Germany. If you are seeking to enter the French market, this program is well-suited for you! It will provide unmatched resources, educational activities, expert mentorship, and strategic market access knowledge.
Deadline: September 26, 2025
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iXCampus
Launched by former Deep Tech entrepreneurs, iXCampus is a B-Corp accelerator offering what may be the most beautiful startup campus in the Paris Region. Its tailored program supports both first-time founders and scaling innovative companies. Optics and Photonics are welcome.
Deadline: On a rolling basis
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Events
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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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France Digital Day
September 17, 2025
Join the most exclusive startup event in Europe that brings together over 4,000 founders and investors.
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Big Data & AI Paris
October 1-2, 2025
European event for big data and artificial intelligence players, including 15,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors.
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French Fintech Week
October 1-17, 2025
An initiative led by France FinTech, the AMF, and the ACPR to promote the vibrancy of France’s global fintech ecosystem. It brings together institutional, public, and corporate partners, as well as incubators, research institutes, and academic institutions.
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Supply Chain Event
October 14-15, 2025
Combining an exhibition, business meetings and conferences, Supply Chain Event is a benchmark event for professionals offering a platform rich in business opportunities, experience sharing and exploration of the latest advanced technological solutions in the field.
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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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Paris Games Week | Game Connection
October 30-November 2, 2025
The biggest gaming event of the year returns for its 14th edition! An unmissable experience for video game fans, as well as curious visitors, families, and lovers of geek culture. | Whether you’re a developer seeking publishing and distribution partners, a publisher or distributor scouting new games and collaborators, or a service provider offering solutions, Game Connection is where you connect with the right partners
Register for Paris Games Week | Register for Game Connection
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World Nuclear Exhibition 2025
November 4-6, 2025
The world's leading civil nuclear exhibition. WNE connects you with the most comprehensive network of worldwide top-tier suppliers and service providers across the entire nuclear sector, from energy to other application markets like medicine, agriculture & space.
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Tech Show Paris
November 5-6, 2025
The leading event for tech and digital innovation professionals in France. It brings together five major events: Cloud & AI Infrastructure, Cloud & Cyber Security Expo, DevOps Live, Data & AI Leaders Summit, and Data Center World.
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Milipol Paris
November 18-21, 2025
Milipol Paris is the leading event for Homeland security and safety, organised every two years under the aegis of the French Ministry for the Interior, in partnership with several national and international institutions and governmental bodies. In 2023, the event gathered over 1,100 exhibitors and over 30,000 visitors.
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Educatech Expo
November 19-21, 2025
The professional exhibition for digital educational innovation.
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Adopt AI
November 25-26, 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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