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France - Italy: a strategic partnership for innovation and growth

Sep 23, 2025 — 09:50 am CEST - 10:20 AM CEST

AGORA HORIZON

INTERNATIONAL
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France - Italy: a strategic partnership for innovation and growth

Description

France and Italy enjoy a dynamic economic partnership, rich in opportunities for companies in both countries. This workshop will highlight the concrete prospects for development in both markets, thanks to joint schemes such as the Franco-Italian Accelerator and bilateral calls for innovation projects. It will also present the essential role of public investment banks, Bpifrance and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, in financing cross-border initiatives aimed at strengthening European competitiveness and economic sovereignty.

Resume

The workshop highlighted a partnership between Invitalia and BPI France under the Trattato del Quirinale agreement to foster joint innovation projects between Italian and French companies. The collaboration allows Italian startups and French companies to apply for funding through their respective national procedures. Various sectors such as green economy, digital economy, and space economy show momentum in innovation. The French-Italian accelerator program supports SMEs and startups in expanding their business through training, networking, and business matching activities. The program has seen positive results with increased turnover and job creation. Italian companies like Allied and Eat a Pizza have successfully operated in both French and Italian markets. The collaboration aims to strengthen economic ties and support the growth of companies in both countries. Ce résumé a été généré par une IA.
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