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Digital innovation, a factor in Franco-Japanese rapprochement?

Sep 23, 2025 — 11:10 am CEST - 11:40 AM CEST

AGORA HORIZON

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Digital innovation, a factor in Franco-Japanese rapprochement?

Description

France and Japan are both developing dynamic digital and deeptech ecosystems, with comparable logics. On this basis, how can we strengthen technological and industrial cooperation between the two countries? This session will explore concrete ways of fostering bilateral partnerships, stimulating joint innovation and increasing exchanges between French and Japanese economic and technological players.

Resume

The roundtable discussion focused on digital innovation as a driver of Franco-Japanese cooperation. NEDO, a Japanese innovation funding agency, highlighted its support for collaborations between Japanese and European companies, particularly in quantum technologies. A French startup, Eric EYMARD, shared insights on their collaboration with NanoQt in developing quantum networks for cybersecurity applications. The discussion emphasized the strategic partnership between France and Japan, the importance of complementary expertise in collaborations, and the criteria NEDO considers when supporting companies. The startup project aims to create a roadmap for integrating privacy into quantum computing technologies. Audience questions also touched on the feasibility of building startups around current quantum technology levels. Ce résumé a été généré par une IA.
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