French innovation at the heart of Davos 2026

Led by Pascal Cagni, Ambassador for International Investment and Chairman of the Board of Business France, this presence confirmed France’s ability to position itself at the heart of major global economic and technological transformations. 

A showcase of French expertise

In Davos, France showcased businesses capable of providing concrete solutions to the ongoing transitions:

• Deeptech & Artificial Intelligence: Quandela (quantum computing); Quobly (quantum technologies); Safran.AI (formerly Preligens – AI for defense); Bioptimus (AI applied to healthcare).

• Cybersecurity & Digital Sovereignty: Sekoia.io (pro-active cybersecurity); Riot Security (digital security solutions); Ledger (blockchain and digital asset security).

• Space, Defense & Connectivity: Exotrail (space propulsion systems); Aldoria (space surveillance); Eutelsat (satellite connectivity).

• Energy Transition & Green Industry: Sweetch Energy (renewable energy); Dioxycle (carbon dioxide transformation); Séché Environnement (circular economy and waste management); Verkor (low-carbon batteries).

• Robotics & Industry 4.0: Exotec (robotics for logistics); Pelico (industrial optimization via SaaS).

• FinTech & SaaS Solutions: Qonto (digital bank for SMEs); Pigment (financial management and data).

Strategic exchanges for the future

During the summit, Business France organized three themed lunches, each day bringing together a select group of decision-makers, investors and entrepreneurs. These meetings aimed to create targeted business opportunities and re-affirm France’s industrial ambitions.

• January 20: Artificial Intelligence & DeepTech

  With Benjamin Haddad, Minister Delegate for Europe, and in partnership with Capgemini.

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• January 21: CleanTech and Green Industry

  with Benjamin Haddad, Minister Delegate for Europe, and in partnership with Dassault Systèmes and OnlyLyon.

• January 22: New Space and Strategic Autonomy

  With Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.21 janvier : Cleantech et industrie verte
   

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A strong political signal conveyed by the presence of President Emmanuel Macron

On Tuesday, January 20, on the sidelines of the global meeting, Business France brought together around one hundred business leaders, foreign investors and the 23 entrepreneurs in the French delegation for a meeting dedicated to strategic connections and future partnerships.

The presence of President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by French government ministers Nicolas Forissier and Benjamin Haddad, as well as Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, Stéphane Séjourné, and Clara Chappaz, France’s Ambassador for Digital Affairs and Artificial Intelligence, underlined the importance of this event: affirming France’s role as a key partner for innovation, the sustainable transition and responsible growth.
 

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Organized in partnership with Capgemini and opened by Pascal Cagni, this meeting highlighted the competitiveness and international reach of French businesses.

France maintained a strong and dynamic presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where it demonstrated to the world that it boasts an innovative and competitive economic fabric that can influence major global transformations and create international opportunities for the country’s regions and businesses.