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💥New investment – Industry 4.0💥 🎉 The Bpifrance French Tech Accélération team is delighted to announce its participation in the €8.5M fundraising of OSS Ventures, an #Industry40 #startupstudio, alongside Tikehau Capital and Etablissements Peugeot Frères. 🚀 OSS Ventures is the leading studio specializing in software for operations. Its mission is to help factories digitalize, become more efficient, and reduce their environmental impact. ⭐Since its establishment in 2019, the studio has demonstrated a strong track record: - Created more than 15 #startups. - OSS Ventures, one of Europe's most successful digital studios, generates over €25M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) from its startups. - The solutions are deployed at nearly 2 000 industrial sites. - OSS has also created a community: a network of industrial partners, industry operations managers and sector experts. 🔍OSS Ventures aims to identify the operational problems encountered by blue-collar workers and operators, and to map out the areas where digital technology can help. The company’s strength lies in co-constructing startups with manufacturers. 💡 They have created various companies, such as fabriq, a software for digital problem-solving in factories, and MyC, a solution for health management in complex environments (ships, oil rigs, mining, etc.). 🚀 With this latest round of financing, OSS Ventures has raised a total of €11M. This funding will enable the studio to scale up its model and create 5 startups per year. 🏆 The startup studio is an operational company, which relies on its 20-member team, with expertise in IT development, design, marketing and sales, operations, and communications. 👉 Find out more: press release link in comments Renan Devillieres Pierre Lavaux Aurore Lanchart Jean-Philippe Lorinquer Quentin Dubois Maroussia Houimli Pierre GILLET Océane Fleury Bpifrance #France2030 #Manufacturing #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

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Let us shape the future of the cold chain logistics in Nice on October 10-11 for the benefit of all European consumers and for the future generations.

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Super exciting stuff Alexandre P.. Industry 4.0 is accelerating, driven by current geopolitical trends right now. 2025 is going to be big for #vistory #secure3Dprinting #additivemanufacturing #industry4dot0 #cybersecurity #distributedmanufacturing #mainchain #blockchain #protectedIP

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‘Le Chat’ ‘la platform’ Mistral AI artificial intelligence, France’s Startup Darling, Takes Aim at the US Market : Mistral's edge could come from customers that want to avoid being locked into particular cloud companies “Customers are even saying ‘Le Chat’ and ‘la platform’ It seems that the French touch is having an effect.” opportunity is huge — Bloomberg Intelligence estimated that the software and cloud market in generative AI market could reach $350 billion by 2032 : Mistral is going after OpenAI’s home turf “They do not want to be forced into an AI stack” “They want choices” Mistral released a series of AI models, which power generative AI services, and a ChatGPT-like feature called Le Chat : US manager says businesses are looking for alternatives to Big Tech : will find customers through these partners as well as via direct deals with companies using its open-source models. Open source is one of Mistral’s main selling points : the approach — where the underlying computer code is openly shared and tweakable — as a safer, more versatile method than closed systems offered by OpenAI and others : Mistral’s open-source models on-premises, with data stored in local servers instead of with public cloud providers ---- generative artificial intelligence ---

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Deon and I are thrilled to announce that Cognyx just closed a 1.7m€ Pre-Seed to help manufacturers design hardware at software speed! The round is led by Bpifrance's VC team Digital Ventures, and features some of the most prominent business angels of the French & German startup scenes. “Hardware is hard”? Let's make it easier and faster to engineer. Our journey started only 8 months ago, when we decided to join forces with OSS Ventures. Using the studio’s robust co-design methodology, we uncovered a massive opportunity in the manufacturing space: engineering R&D cycles are often very slow, mostly because technical and product data lies disseminated across siloed IT systems. Engineers and stakeholders spend weeks identifying dependencies and solving conflicts between design, manufacturing or supply constraints. In particular, the industry’s most central R&D deliverable, the BOM (Bill of Materials) and its many variants, takes forever to align over several departments and scattered data sets. What first sounds like a technical problem actually has a direct impact to a manufacturing company’s core competitiveness: it slows down innovation cycles, extends Time to Market, makes it really hard to optimize products for a set of conflicting constraints, and eventually leads to serious quality issues on the production line. The problem sizes in dozens of millions for most large manufacturers. Cognyx intends to fix this, leveraging the latest available technologies. Using knowledge graphs, the data layer we built already bridges the gap between historical manufacturing softwares (ERP, PLM, MES…). All engineers and stakeholders can now contribute in real time on a unique "super-BOM", solving technical conflicts in real-time. The resulting acceleration of engineering workflows is already massive and… we’re only getting started with #AI! (stay tuned :) We’re incredibly excited by what lies ahead of us, and very grateful to a whole crowd of people for believing in our vision from the very early days! First and foremost our OSS team : Renan, Léopold, Quentin, Jean-Philippe, Guillaume, Elise, Ashok, Pierre, Aurore, Alexandre, Maroussia... many of whom are also angels. My friends, your support was been nothing short of outstanding to get this company off the ground. Then, a very special thanks to our early Design Partners and early-adopter clients (more on this soon ;). And last but not least, to our investors Quentin Mayolle & Ugo Varrasso and to our incredible team of Tech B.A.'s, just to name a few: Roxanne Varza, Christophe Raynaud, Thibault Renouf, Simon Dawlat, Ning Li... Manufacturing experts such as Arno Zinke, Laurent Fiard... not forgetting Laurent, Tom, Jaume and many other members of the Bonial France mafia. Now let’s get to work and build the future of hardware engineering! 📝 Merci à Adrien Lelièvre, Les Echos https://lnkd.in/epxPfmv7

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More prizes for the #1 Impact Startup Awards… Discover them now! 👇 What if we could offer square meters? I recently met the right partner for all startups out there: “We create steady square meters for entrepreneurs to shake things up” - Quoting Alexandre Ponchon and Axel Kuborn - co-founders Silversquare. In a fast-changing world, companies and individuals alike are rethinking their use of space and time, seeking more efficiency and flexibility, while preserving a sense of community and togetherness. Silversquare was born from this state of mind. Aware that the workspaces of tomorrow will be the cornerstone of new lifestyles, we provide state-of-the-art coworking venues to meet every need and every dream. I’m happy to announce the Silversquare prizes of the future #1 Belgium Impact Startup Awards winners. All Prizes are valid for 12 months in the 12 Silversquare spaces across Belgium 🇧🇪 and Luxembourg 🇱🇺: 🥇 1 FREE event in collaboration & hosted at Silversquare + 10 day passes. 🥈 10 day passes.  🥉 5 day passes. + 🏅 Special B2B Prize: 2 FREE FLEX memberships. 🏅 Special B2C Prize: 2 FREE FLEX memberships. Are you an impact #startup or #scaleup? Apply now! https://lnkd.in/gDxeth_C Apply with a 10-slide pitch to make a lasting impact! Let's scale up! 👏 #startups #scaleups #buildingbridges

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The last part of this 6-part series on how to model a P&L, translated into French and published on Frenchweb. https://lnkd.in/eWHYamDD

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☁️ Arcep has just launched a public consultation on #cloud #regulation, marking a key step towards a framework that would give French companies more freedom to choose their cloud service providers.   ⚖️ This consultation, open until December 16, aligns with the law on securing and regulating cyberspace (SREN) and anticipates upcoming regulations like the European Data Act. This initiative is a positive development for the cloud sector, aiming to minimize the costs associated with data transfer and switching providers, and to clarify standards for interoperability and portability.   💡 Lowering data transfer costs and reducing barriers for switching providers is crucial for fostering competition and innovation in the cloud space. These costs can often discourage businesses from optimizing their infrastructure, locking them into specific vendors. By addressing these challenges, this consultation paves the way for greater flexibility, enabling companies to adopt multi-cloud strategies.   ⚙️ Strengthening interoperability and data portability is also key for creating a more open and dynamic cloud ecosystem. Improved compatibility between different systems will allow businesses to seamlessly integrate services from multiple providers. This means they can benefit from cutting edge technologies while maintaining their flexibility, without having to worry about complex technical barriers.   🚀 I believe this push for a new regulatory framework is a step in the right direction for the cloud sector, promoting a more transparent and user-centric market, encouraging innovation while ensuring fair competition.   📝 The Arcep public consultation is available here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8kMrk-H Julien Villeret - Louise Vilain - Catherine Jouny - Mathieu Bertrane - Tiphaine David (Croville) - Charlotte Barbier - Anthony M. - Luna Valy Estay - Laurent BERNOU-MAZARS - Christophe Rodrigues - Gilles Deleuze - Joachim Simon - David ROUXEL

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AI players arouse mistrust among the general public. The majority of Americans believe that companies specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) prioritize profits over security and ethics. According to a study from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, California, more than half of Americans believe that companies developing AI technologies are not ethical. And almost 90% of them would be in favor of stronger regulation. A strong sign, in a country that is rather resistant to administrative constraints. Despite this phase of strong adversity, the AI ​​sector could reverse the trend and restore its image. Markkula's survey shows that a large proportion of those questioned “like” AI: 48% believe that these technologies currently have a positive impact on their lives, and 45% are “very enthusiastic” or “rather enthusiastic” about the potential of AI for the future. Experts are also optimistic. But only after awareness and a radical change among players in the sector. No more Ethics-washing in AI! Is that conceivable? Read more in the article .... https://lnkd.in/dj5xUHhP #AI #profits #security #ethics #misthrust #study #regulations #positiveimpact #potential #future #radicalchange 

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🌟 We unveil our 3 favorite web3 corporate Key Opinion Leaders on Linkedin ! Discover them in our latest Chain R3action content : 1️⃣ Marc Baumann : Web3 Marketing Expert 🔍 Discover strategies and case studies. 2️⃣ Aram Mughalyan : Finance & Funding 😂 Enjoy finance insights with a twist. 3️⃣ Thomas Pan : Web3 Growth Expert 🚀 Dive into web3 growth strategies. Which other web3 influencers do you follow closely on Linkedin ? Discover our full content below 👇

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📊​ Last month, Bpifrance released an encouraging report highlighting the significant growth of green #technologies in France in 2023. New entrepreneurs are actively contributing to the country's reindustrialization by establishing modern, less carbon-intensive companies and promoting scientific research to address the challenges of global warming. ​ 🌿​ This wave of #green entrepreneurship is accompanied by a substantial increase in #deeptech investment, paving the way for cleaner #energy solutions and sustainable industrial breakthroughs. Additionally, it is driving the creation of numerous new jobs and fostering a more eco-friendly European economy. 🌱​ The Greentech sector, at the forefront of this transformation, is tackling major challenges such as the preservation of water and biodiversity and the development of new environmentally friendly materials. 💪​ With an ambitious vision, we can revolutionize the #IT sector through disruptive innovation—an approach we have already adopted at Exaion. We've initiated this transformation with projects such as waste heat recovery and the reuse of end-of-life materials. 🇨🇦 We are leveraging research breakthroughs, particularly in Canada, in core areas such as #quantum technology, #AI integration, #blockchain, and #cybersecurity. These advancements enable us to directly support industrial projects, catalyzing innovation and sustainability across Europe and North America. 👀​ I invite you to consult the #Bpifrance report for more insights (article in French) 👉​ https://lnkd.in/eR5Wjmn4 Cc Simon Napierala - Julien Villeret - Louise Vilain - Catherine Jouny - Mathieu Bertrane - Tiphaine David (Croville) - Anthony M. - Jeanne Colombet - Laurent BERNOU-MAZARS - Christophe Rodrigues - Simon Thomas - Sébastien Pussiau - Adrien Fournillon - Emerson BAGUET - Gilles Deleuze - Joachim Simon-  Alice CHAVIGNY

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Did you know that our daily digital activities at work contribute a whopping 44% to our sustainable annual carbon budget ? 431 kgCO2e, as much as 2500 km in thermic motorization car ; Half of the environmental impacts comes from data centers and our personal devices (yes, even your second screen counts). GreenIT.fr (french organization, led by Frederic Bordage) just released their new version of their annual benchmark (using at scale the RCP SI - precising PEF methods) and I highly recommend checking it out. If you're a (french-speaking) DSI or work in IT sustainability, this is a short must-read. https://lnkd.in/e9aM8x2f #digitalsobriety #greenIT #sustainability

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This week was held in Chambéry (France) the 7th edition of the national event Digital in Common[s] (Numérique en Commun[s]), bringing together actors of the "digital for the general interest" from all over France. This is not purely an event around digital commons and open models, it's much more an institutional approach driven by public administrations in an attempt to bring digital technologies into line with their public service mission. In this process, the challenge of digital commons then becomes a groundswell that is spreading all over the place, a way to try to reach this digital in commons. A strongly institutional event but where many of the people involved in these practices and movements come together, mixing a variety of people. A member of parliament, a senator or a mayor, digital workers, researchers, people from public or private organisations, from NGO or weapons sellers, the entrepreneur or freelancer, and so on. A 2-day event that nurtures a culture of openness within public administration and beyond, continuing to shed light on these subjects. It can reflect an evolution in the appropriation of these practices as with the French Ministry of Education which became an official partner for the first year in line with their digital policies, with an underlying logic of open by default. Some key ideas I'm taking could be a rise in criticism against the logic of calls for projects, challenging the way public procurement currently operates pushing for more consideration towards call for commons. A latent need and interest for education and a culture of openness, which, for example, has been well-identified as a brake for digital commons. In search of an education "by and for the commons". A critique of innovation in favor of maintenance has been made in order to take care of things and people. Despite their growing position, these practices are often overshadowed by large closed technological solutions and are not yet the favored approach in the main power bodies (and those who hold the moneybags). Digital commons remain marginal and fragile despite their fundamental nature. A vibrant appeal was made for a more structured movement to transform itself into a real alternative. To oppose to a digital in competition this digital in common, outlining these dynamics as transforming the (neo)liberal state towards a cooperative rather than competitive mindset, with a call for greater sustainability through changes in legislation. Digital has been the Wild West of liberalism, a mercantile world abandoned to the private sector where public spaces belong to billionaires more powerful than states. But we are not facing a single path, others are taking shape in front of our eyes. Politics, ideologies and conceptions of the world shape our digital universe in depth.

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🎥 Last Friday, I had the honor of being invited to the BFM Business morning show to discuss women's cancers and Primaa’s vision for the future of AI in the medical field. Beyond just sharing Primaa’s latest developments, I highlighted our core convictions about how AI can revolutionize healthcare, and particularly pathology: 1️⃣ Relieving overburdened medical services, helping them process more cases with greater speed and efficiency 2️⃣ Reducing inter-observer variability, which can impact patient treatment, ensuring more consistent diagnoses 3️⃣ Disseminating world-class expertise and excellence in care to all regions, ensuring equal access to advanced medical diagnostics 🔴 At a time when budget cuts are being rolled out with the implementation of the new fiscal plan, it's crucial to remember how deeptech startups, especially in the medical field, have thrived thanks to the supportive ecosystem. Some of the proposed measures, such as the elimination of young innovative company (JEI) exemptions and the discontinuation of the innovation tax credit (CII), risk stalling the progress of these crucial innovations... 🔗 Watch the full interview here ➡️: https://lnkd.in/ekAJXjeS #BFMBusiness #Primaa #AI #FannySockeel #WomensHealth #DeepTech #CleoBreast #Pathology #HealthcareInnovation #AIinMedicine #digitalpathology #frenchtech Paul Midy

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Le véhicule autonome ? Pour le DARPA, d'abord pour les missions de reconnaissance ou dangereuses, hors des routes et des chemins : https://lnkd.in/eDfDerrF "When it comes to automating off-road driving, the U.S. Army can be a great customer. After all, autonomous vehicles started as a DARPA project, says Jeff Peters, a partner at Ibex Investors. DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is a U.S. Department of Defense agency focused on advancing technology for military use. “The hype around AV moved a lot of the industry toward bigger potential commercial applications, but DoD projects have persisted,” Peters told TechCrunch over email, noting that autonomous mining startup SafeAI and autonomous trucking startup Kodiak Robotics have also pursued defense grants. “I think AV companies (those still around) will chase DoD projects because it offers large, non-dilutive funding in the interim prior to commercial operations.”  Overland AI is the latest byproduct of the DARPA program. Boots, a professor of machine learning at the University of Washington and founder of the Robot Learning Laboratory at the university’s school of computer science and engineering, has a long history of collaborating with the U.S. Army Research Lab and DARPA.  Overland was spun out from Boots’ research and team involved in DARPA’s RACER (Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency) program, the goal of which is to develop self-driving vehicles that can handle tough terrain. The program is still ongoing. Overland, which is stacked with deep tech veterans from Google, Nvidia, Apple, Waymo, Aurora, Embark and Argo, as well as software engineers who’ve worked on mission-critical solutions at SpaceX, RTX and the U.S. Army, was recently selected to continue on to the second phase."

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An inspiring day yesterday at La French Tech Aix-Marseille Région Sud as we welcomed Clara Chappaz, the new Secretary of State for #AI and Digital Affairs (and former head of La French Tech). Alongside the board of La FrenchTech Aix Marseille, we had the opportunity to discuss the future of AI, innovation, and the vital role our ecosystem plays in driving technological progresses. Many topics were discussed! Of course #LaFrenchTech which is representing, over the past 10 years: 25,000+ startups and over a million jobs. Its maturity is coming with resilience. The era of hypergrowth without concern for profitability is probably behind us, but innovation in artificial intelligence is not incompatible with profitable business (we are by the way reminded of this by Photoroom, demonstrating that #GenAI and profitability are possible together)! Finally, the connection of this new Secretary of State for AI and Digital to the Ministry of Higher Education and Research is a huge opportunity. While strong ties remain with the Ministry of the Economy, it underscores the crucial role of education and research in AI and entrepreneurship! It might also be a chance for th #deeptech startups, for whom the scientific dimension is an essential foundation for their future development. Exciting times ahead for La French Tech Aix-Marseille Région Sudand its members as we continue to foster collaboration and innovation at the heart of #LaFrenchTech. Looking forward to seeing how this synergy will shape the future! Julie Sébastien Théophile Volta Medical Diane Christophe Charlie Elodie Pierre-Emmanuel Alex Béatrice Frédéric Sophie Emilie Diana Nicolas Gabriel Ines Romain Alexandre Emmanuel Anne Yann Tanguy Selim Mathieu Jules Joséphine Roxana Amina Arnaud MERCIER Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence Christophe Hugon Emmanuel Roux Julie Huguet #ArtificialIntelligence #tech #education #research #startup

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💡 Thrilled to share some exciting hydrogen news from Alberto Carpita, who leads energy transition efforts at Siemens France. I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with him recently and am eager to highlight his insights in English! 💡 Here is the news: Siemens 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 GravitHy’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 >> How did Siemens start its H2 journey? Siemens’ founder Werner von Siemens envisioned H2 production from solar energy in 1880. Today, the company continues this legacy by supporting H2 production through digital tools and technologies. >> What does GravitHy do, and how does Siemens collaborate with them? Gravity is working to reduce the carbon footprint of steel production by building a decarbonized iron plant in the south of France, using on-site production of renewable and low-carbon H2 (represents a total investment of €2.2Bn and is expected to create 500 direct jobs). Siemens offers digital solutions, including digital twins, to optimize production. >> What are digital twins, and how are they used in H2 production? Digital twins are virtual models that simulate real-world systems, such as H2 plants. They can be used to anticipate and resolve problems associated with e.g., electrolyzers, fuel cells, etc. before they emerge. >> How does Siemens apply GenAI in H2 projects? AI configures H2 production plants (e.g., layouts and connections of components) and predicts performance, speeding up the design and reducing engineering costs. >> Why is digitalization important for the H2 industry? It optimizes products, systems, and factories, reduces development time, and builds investor confidence by proving performance early 🛠️ 🚀 💎 🎥 Video here: https://lnkd.in/e6jiYb63 (in French) #HydrogenNews #HydrogenEconomy #RenewableHydrogen #HydrogenProduction #DigitalTwin #GenAI

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Investment Idea: NVIDIA - Time to Lock in the Gains Nvidia has shown a remarkable performance in 2024, with its stock price soaring over 150%, surpassing analysts' expectations. The company’s financial health is evident through its steadily increasing revenues, significant investments in R&D, and rising free cash flow. These indicators point to Nvidia’s strong foundation and its considerable potential for future growth, making it an attractive investment opportunity. Nvidia commands a dominant 80% market share in the semiconductor industry and an impressive 98% share in data centers, driven by the growing demand for AI technologies. Market projections estimate a CAGR of over 30% by 2028, underscoring Nvidia’s solid market position. This dominance highlights the company’s stability and growth potential in a rapidly expanding market. Nvidia is actively pursuing new growth opportunities in areas such as inference, data science, and machine learning, bolstered by the increasing adoption of cloud computing services. A significant portion of Nvidia’s recent revenue growth has been driven by its data center segment. By continuously innovating and expanding its offerings, Nvidia is well-positioned to capture new market segments and sustain its growth trajectory. As the leader in one of the most promising industries, Nvidia is a crucial addition to any investment portfolio. Despite market concerns about its ability to consistently exceed revenue expectations and maintain strong returns following its impressive rally, Nvidia’s leading position and significant growth potential make it a valuable investment for those looking to benefit from advancements in AI and related technologies. Our proposed investment product offers exposure to Nvidia’s growth while providing downside protection. This balanced approach mitigates uncertainties and secures gains from previous upward movements. By investing in this product, you can benefit from Nvidia’s growth prospects while enjoying a safety net that ensures a more secure and stable investment. If you wish to gain access to the full presentation of the idea, do not hesitate to contact our team: Romain Duchenne: [email protected] Hugo Poupinel: [email protected] For more information on our company, please access the website below: https://lnkd.in/eFBWjTG4

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