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Your Connection to the Paris Region
The Choose Paris Region team wishes you a fun and inspiring 2026!
We want this newsletter to keep you connected to what's happening across the Paris Region: from fresh news to business opportunities and major events, we flag the events we attend. Let us know if you’ll be there too!
We’re always looking to connect and explore projects linked to our region. Email us, we’d love to hear from you!
Discover what’s coming up in the Paris Region, and scroll to the end for the full event calendar.
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Connect with Us!
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News
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French Harmattan becomes Defense Unicorn
French defense tech company Harmattan AI is rising almost as fast as the supersonic planes of its new backer. Founded in 2024, the company is now valued at $1.4 billion after raising a $200 million Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, which is best known for making the Rafale fighter jet.
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Rice University: Leading Research in Paris Region
Since opening its Paris Center in 2023, Rice University has expanded its presence through joint degree programs with Université PSL and active engagement in Europe’s innovation ecosystem. Focused on deep tech, AI, and neuroscience, Rice is co-developing research with leading French talent. In this interview, Vice President Caroline Levander explains Rice’s global strategy, the role of the Paris Region, and how the university is strengthening transatlantic collaboration.
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STATION F Partners with OpenAI
OpenAI strengthens its presence at STATION F, Europe’s largest AI startup community. Through this expanded partnership, OpenAI will give founders direct access to its teams, tools, and infrastructure, helping startups scale globally from Paris.
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Paris Region and Scotland Strengthen Economic Partnership
Valérie Pécresse, President of the Paris Region, and Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister of Scotland, have signed a partnership agreement establishing a framework to deepen economic cooperation between Scotland and the Greater Paris area. The agreement will support trade missions and business delegations, with collaboration spanning climate action, cultural exchange, and the promotion of equality.
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Le Blanc-Mesnil to Host Trilingual International Campus by 2028
Le Blanc-Mesnil plans to open a private, selective trilingual international campus (French, English, Chinese) for 1,600 students by 2028. Led by Fazheng International Education and backed by Union Group, the project aims to create a high-end international learning environment with a strong focus on language education, particularly Chinese.
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Operational Tips
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Meteoviva Strengthens its Footprint in the Paris Region
Meteoviva is a fast-growing German tech company specializing in smart building management software. Founded to optimize energy use and sustainability, it has expanded into the Paris Region since 2021, joining a leading ecosystem for energy transition. In this interview, Project Engineer Issam El Hamouti discusses meteoviva’s growth in France and the role of predictive building control in enabling low-carbon, high-performance buildings.
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Relocate to the Paris Region: Top Jobs for Skilled Talent
Globally famed for Paris, its art of living, and cultural vibrancy, the Paris Region is also one of Europe’s most powerful economic hubs. This dynamic, evolving region offers a broad spectrum of opportunities for skilled professionals seeking new challenges in an innovative, international environment. Find insights into Paris Region’s job market and highlight fast-growing sectors. A valuable resource for any international talent exploring professional possibilities in the region.
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Business Opportunities
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Calls for projects
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Choose Paris Region: Agentic AI, Data & Robotics TechMeeting
On March 10, in Paris, meet 15+ large corporations looking for disruptive solutions from international startups in Generative AI, Automation, Robotics and much more.
Deadline: January 26, 2026
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Paris Region: AI Challenge for Space
€1 Million to boost AI innovation for space applications such as data processing and mission optimization. Open to EU & Swiss startups, SMEs, and research teams with projects ready for industrial deployment in Paris Region in the next 6 months.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
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Webinars & Acceleration Programs
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Webinar: Legal Certainty in Taxation and Transfer Pricing
The European American Chamber of Commerce is hosting a webinar for U.S. business leaders on opportunities in France. Senior officials from the French tax administration will explain key tax tools and programs, helping American companies understand tax rules, gain certainty before entering the market, and build transparent, long-term relationships with French authorities.
Date: February, 19 at 5 pm CET
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Green Economy Exchange - Europe
European Market Exploration. Transatlantic Collaboration. Network Expansion. : 10 days, 3 cities (The Hague, Brussels, Paris), for NY-NJ-CT innovators and leaders to dive deep into Europe's green economy, market opportunities, and sustainable innovation, culminating at ChangeNOW Conference (March 22 - April 1, 2026).
Deadline: Ongoing
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Calendar
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Hyvolution Paris
January 27-29, 2026 - Paris - Meet us there!
The global meeting point for hydrogen, bringing together all the key players in the industry. The event will focus on business opportunities, project implementation, and the creation of new hydrogen ecosystems, all within an international context.
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INCYBER Forum Europe
February 31-March 2, 2026 - Paris - Meet us there!
Europe’s leading cybersecurity and digital trust event, bringing together experts, solution providers, governments, and industry to tackle digital security challenges and share innovations.
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Mipim
March 9-13, 2026 - Cannes - Meet us there!
The International Real Estate Trade Show is the world's largest real estate and urban development event.
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Paris Space Week
March 10-11, 2026 - Paris
Paris Space Week is "the" event dedicated to the global Space Industry, gathering Innovators and decision makers for 2 days of conferences and B2B meetings.
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Tech 4 Health
March 25-26, 2026 - Paris - Meet us there!
Dedicated health-tech event focused on innovative healthcare technologies and digital solutions. It brings together health professionals, innovators and decision-makers to explore innovation, network and share concrete use-cases that are shaping the future of health.
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ChangeNOW
March 30-April 1, 2026 - Paris - Meet us there!
Global summit and exhibition dedicated to solutions for climate action and positive impact. It brings together entrepreneurs, businesses, investors, and policymakers to accelerate sustainable innovation worldwide.
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Global Industrie
March 30-April 2, 2026 - Paris - Meet us there!
France’s largest industrial trade show, bringing together the entire industrial ecosystem, attracting professionals and exhibitors across sectors like automation, energy, AI, manufacturing, and more.
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SITL
March 31-April 2, 2026 - Paris - Meet us there!
Major European trade show for the transport, logistics, and supply chain industry, where professionals meet to discover innovations, network, and explore solutions across the full logistics value chain.
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