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• Grands Prix de l’Innovation 2010

  

  Researchers, engineers, students … you’ve put innovation at the heart of your project? So Compete Online at "Grands Prix de l’Innovation 2010" and accelerate the creation cycle of your business by winning one of 5 prizes of € 15,000 and integrating (conditions) one of the incubators or nurseries City Paris.

  To compete, simply complete an online application before July 2, 2010 by clicking: http://www.incubateurparisdev.com/qui-sommes-nous-/notre-actualite/grands-prix-de-linnovation-2010

  
  

• Sortie du livre "Entrepreneurs, managers, vendez-vous assez cher ?"

  Frédéric Iselin

  

  Frédéric Iselin, HEC Start up et membre de CapinTech publie son livre "Entrepreneurs, managers, vendez-vous assez cher ?"
  " Je recommande la lecture de cette approche particulièrement pertinente pour tout manager en situation de lancer des produits innovants, car le problème de leur valeur acceptable va conditionner leur succès." Bernard Daugeras, General Partner, Auriga Ventures

  Disponible sur les sites de la FNAC ou chez Amazon :

  http://livre.fnac.com/a2881473/Frederic-Iselin-Entrepreneurs-managers-vendez-vous-assez-cher?PID=1&Fr=0&To=0Ν=7&from=1&Mn=-1&Ra=-1

  http://www.amazon.fr/Entrepreneurs-Managers-Vendez-Vous-Assez-Cher/dp/2296112072/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273488542&sr=1-31

  
  

• CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OF THE CLUB INNOV-IT

  Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010, Paris

  

  Club Innov-it: thematic breakfast of innovation around the theme: "Data security, human security"
  Innovative companies !
  You run an innovative company specializing in security,
  Looking to make contacts, partnerships with investors and industry …

  Come and introduce your company for free to players of the ecosystem of financing innovative projects in this field.
  To apply, go to: www.clubinnovit.fr and resubmit your file before May 11

  This session will take place Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 at the Hotel de Ville in Paris (8:30 to 11:30)
  More information: www.clubinnovit.fr

  
  

• Les Matinales d’Opticsvalley

  13 avril, 11 mai, 8 juin 2010

  

  Témoignages et méthodologie pour booster sa croissance.
  Opticsvalley propose un cycle d’ateliers dédiés à la stratégie d’entreprise Pour toute question : Anne-Laure Aurelle, al.aurelle@opticsvalley.org

  
  

• A new guide "SME : go for dare intellectual property"

  

  The Practical Guide to DGCIS "SMEs: go for intellectual property" has been published.
  A practical guide to intellectual property management to the attention of SMEs has been carried out by the DGCIS. The goal is to demystify intellectual property and to understand its implications for the competitiveness of the company. It provides a set of tips for each key moment in the life of a business and presents many examples of good practices in industrial property strategy to help SMEs protect and enhance their innovations and know-how.

  • Téléchargez le guide au format PDF

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• Atelier "TIC & Eco-Activités"

  vendredi 12 mars, 2010, Orsay

  

  TIC & Eco-Activités : Les technologies TIC (technologies sans fil, télédétection, outils de gestion et monitoring) au service des Eco-Activités (économies d’énergie, gestion des ressources, détection des polluants, télégestion)

  Information et inscription jusqu’au 10 mars auprès de Sébastien Fache s.fache@opticsvalley.org – Tél. : 01 69 31 75 15

  
  

• Tremplin Innov’Eco

  

  Innov’Eco organizes this year the identification and selection of eco-innovative SMEs via the platform TREMPLIN INNOV’ECO. Winners receive a high visibility (including a production of a report on the SME, the interview on stage and the live demonstration of the technology) and a personalised diagnostic to take advantage of the regional Hub Cleantech.

  Applications for the Tremplin will be selected by the Editorial Board of INNOV’ECO. 3 SMEs / eco-innovative projects will be selected for each of the four thematic editions of the year.

  
  

• Venture Capital Forum

  1, 2, 3 février 2010, Montreal, Canada

  

  The French Chamber of Commerce in Canada is pleased to invite you to the 6th annual Venture Capital Forum Canada-France taking place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of February 2010, in Montreal and Boston.

  For more information, contact Sebastian Vicente, head of mission at (+1)514-281-3208 www.venturecapital-forum.com

  
  

• Business Angels Week

  December, 7th to 11th

  

  Capintech supports the Business Angels Week : a national event dedicated to potential Investors and Business Angels.
  France Angels, a national association for the promotion of investment by Business Angels and National Federation of 80 networks of Business Angels (3 800 individuals), co-organized with local networks the Business Angels Week in order to inform as many people as possible of business angels and their networks.

  The theme of this 4th edition is the Entrepreneurial Adventure. It will step in Marseille on 7th, in Paris on the 8th, Saint-Brieuc on 9th, 10th, Toulouse and Lyon on 11th. In 2009, the objective is to highlight the essential role played by business angels in the regional ecosystem: Financing of innovative companies, job creation, local economic dynamics and regional …. Business angels are men and women who act as a real of "coach" throughout the investment period. If you also want to participate in Business Angels Week, visit www.semaineba.com and find all information and programs five days.

  
  

• Techinnov 2010

  February, 18th, 2010, Paris

  

  TECHINNOV is the 1st National Convention of funding innovative companies generating entrepreneurial successes.
  Techinnov gathers 60 qualified investors and 30 selected innovative creators. The 30 winners of Techinnov 2010 will have the opportunity to promote their projects with capital investors (business angels and investment funds) in individual interviews.
  To apply, complete your application form online
  Note: The deadline for applications is Friday, December 4th, 2009
  General Information: http://www.techinnov-orly.com

  
  

• Venture Capital Forum

  February, 1,2 &3 - 2010 - Montreal and Boston

  

  The Venture Capital Forum Canada-France was first held in 2004. It aims to foster partnerships between the European and North American venture capital sectors in two ways .

  - By presenting innovative projects on the look-out for funding.

  - By providing an ideal opportunity for venture capital executives to exchange opinions and knowledge. Information on the website http://www.venturecapital-forum.com/index.php?id=8762

  
  

• Matinée de la Recherche Partenariale dans le secteur biomédical à l’Institut Pasteur

  November, 3rd, 2009

  

  The Institut Carnot Pasteur Maladies Infectieuses (Pasteur MI) organizes the first edition of "la Matinée de la Recherche Partenariale" in the biomedical sector, at the Institut Pasteur.

  Link to access the program : http://www.pasteur.fr/ip/easysite/go/03b-00003i-039/actualites/carnot-3nov2009
  Inscription form (invitation) is accessible on the webpage, thank you to adress it to the following email : 2009PasteurMI@pasteur.fr

  
  

• 5ème Forum des Pôles de Compétitivité

  5 et 6 novembre 2009, Sophia Antipolis

  

  The Program includes :
  - POLICY THINKING IN FRANCE, EUROPE AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES
  - THE SPITZENCLUSTER PROGRAMME: A MODEL FOR SUPPORTING CLUSTERS OF EXCELLENCE
  -THE 2nd PHASE OF THE EUROPEAN CLUSTER ALLIANCE : PRESENTATION OF TACTICS
  - OVERVIEW OF THE EU CLUSTER POLICY AGENDA FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS

  Program and inscritption sur le site http://www.sophia-antipolis.org/

  
  

• 1er Congrès National des Business Angels

  14 octobre 2009

  

  Enthusiasts about the Entrepreneurship?
  You can choose to support innovative SMEs. Attend the 1st National Congress of Business Angels organized by France Angels, on October 14th. Program and registration www.franceangels.org
  Attention : limited number of seats.

  
  

• French Tech Tour 2009

  July, 1st to 3rd

  

  The French Tech Tour, organized by the European Tech Tour was established in 2001 and is held every 4 years in France. The purpose of this event is to bring together French companies specializing in technologies with investors from around the world to help them access funding and develop partnerships within the national territory and abroad. The French Tech Tour will be held in France from July, 1st to 3rd 2009.
  More information on the site http://www.techtour.com/french09/index.php

  
  

• EuroBio 2009

  The partnering and tech transfer event for the bioindustry

  EuroBiO 2009 will be the platform for bringing together industry and academic research, fostering exchange and partnership agreements around licensing, installation of collaborative projects and technology transfers. http://www.eurobio-event.com/

  
  

• SME Support Forum

  April to September 2009

  

  Next Appointment: Paris on July, 6th 2009
  Forum support SMEs: a series of 22 regional events that bring together entrepreneurs and investors around lectures and meetings on the theme of strengthening the financial structure of SMEs.
  Organized by the Caisse des Dépôts et OSEO with the participation of Dgcis, regional councils and other partners, these forums are intended for companies wishing to finance their growth, venture capitalists and individuals who want their tax exemption fortune (ISF) in developing the economy. More information about http://www.forumappuipme.fr/

  
  

• "Personal protection contractor"

  June, 23th 2009

  The Entrepreneurs Club of Amiens is organizing a symposium on 23 June 2009 from 13h30 to 19h to CRCI at 36 Amiens Street Hostages. "Personal protection contractor" means the legal, pension and health at your disposal.
  You are the project you have created your business for less than three years: have you reported on your personal safety?
  FREE ENTRY
  More information and registration on our website: www.club-des-entrepreneurs.fr

  
  

• Grands Prix de l’Innovation 2009

  

  Competition to create innovative companies. With the Grand Prix de l’Innovation 2009, the City of Paris supports the creation of innovative enterprises. Apply before July 3rd, 2009 Find all the information and the payment by clicking here

  • Télécharger le flyer

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• Rendez-Vous Opticsvalley: "Training for Entrepreneurship and Innovation"

  June, 10th 2009 - 10h30 to 12h30 - Palaiseau

  «"Training for Entrepreneurship & INNOVATING" student creators of the Institut d’Optique Graduate School

  Discover Filière Innovation Entrepreneurs (FIE) and its first successes.
  Understanding the offer to develop your projects.
  Exchange on the entrepreneurial culture

  nformation and registration on http://www.opticsvalley.org/pages/rubrique-279

  
  

• Universities Business Meetings of the AEF (2nd edition)

  June, 16 and 17 2009, Paris

  

  Encouraged by the success of the first edition, which was attended by over 300 players from academia and business, the AEF offers this year two developments:
  an organization over two days, the first on the relationship between training and employment, the second on the research and innovation.
  the possibility of taking up appointments custom among university leaders and businesses.

  Site Information http://rue2009.aef.info/rue2009_partenaires.php

  • Programme et inscription

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• Techgarage – Web and NewMedia Awards 2009

  May, 22th 2009 - Rome

  

  Through Techgarage, Dpixel, together with Luiss University and Telecom Italia chooses to promote entrepreneurship and innovation, and allows entrepreneurs to turn their ideas in new technologies and successful startups, the expected audience is made of Grassroot innovators, investors and entrepreneurs, Italians and Europeans . For more information, click here http://www.techgarage.eu/what-is-techgarage-2/en/

  
  

• Appointment Opticsvalley ECO TECHNOLOGIES AND SUSTAINABLE CITY "

  May,12th 2009 - CEA SACLAY, ORME DES MERISIERS

  

  Appointment Opticsvalley ECO TECHNOLOGIES AND SUSTAINABLE CITY "
  10:30 am to 12:30 followed by a cocktail lunch

  Program: Overview of environmental research on the Saclay plateau, The International Industrial Chair on eco-innovations; 2009-2012: the new round of innovations on eco Advancity technologies and the city; SMEs: your innovation project with Advancity, the technology network Opticsvalley, SME and industrial testify … Registration before May 11 on the sitehttp://www.opticsvalley.org/

  
  

• SMEs at European Sophia Antipolis

  May, 12th 2009

  

  As part of the European Week of SMEs SMEs This week is intended to inform entrepreneurs including existing and potential, the general public on European policies for SMEs. It must also give a better picture of business and entrepreneurs at the community level as at the territorial level. More information on http://www.sophia-antipolis.org/index3.htm

  
  

• SME Growth Forum 2009

  Friday, March, 13th 2009, Troyes

  

  Enterprises : You need capital. Individuals : Tax your ISF developing the economy. Join the SME Growth Forum 2009, an afternoon of training and meetings with over 200 participants. The tools you expect your partners to support are available and you will meet March 13. The highlights:
  Conferences and workshops
  Meet the entrepreneurs / investors
  Friendliness and discussions with participants.
  Information and registration on the site http://www.croissancepme2009.fr/

  
  

• INNOVACT: European Forum of Young Innovative Company

  March, 24th to 25th 2009, Reims

  

  For 13 years, this event is to honor innovation, ideas, entrepreneurs and European french offering an exhibition area and meetings and a range of services for development financing, support, hosting, networks, partnerships …
  Find all the information on the site http://www.innovact.com/-Innovact

  
  

• "Innovate together: Students, innovative, make your ideas grow!

  Journée Portes Ouvertes on March, 12th 2009

  

  Retis launches the "innovate together" which aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education french. This program should enable students to
  - Find internships in SMEs and to get in touch with business leaders through an innovative platform dedicated.
  - Discovering the structures to support innovation and entrepreneurship at the Open Day to be held on March 12th 2009
  - Participate in national competition for the creation of innovative

  All information on www.innovons-ensemble.com

  
  

• 9th ANNUAL CONGRESS EBAN and 4th AWARD CEREMONY

  27&28 april 2009 Madrid

  

  This 9th Annual Congress intends to celebrate risk taking by business angels and early stage investors, bringing capital and experience to high potential companies across Europe. EBAN The event will provide a platform to create a connected early stage financial market across Europe for the benefit of highly innovative companies. This year, EBAN celebrates the 10th anniversary since its creation as well as the opening of its full membership to early stage venture capital funds in an effort to represent all actors involved in bridging the equity gap.

  Visit the program section of the event website for more information www.congress2009.eban.org

  
  

• A new website for the ANRT

  January, 12th 2009

  

  
  

• Capital 4E: Energy, Eco-Technology, Eco-design, Eco-take

  February, 17th and 18th 2009 in Versailles

  

  3^rd European conference of the research development, finance and entrepreneurship for eco-innovation

  More info on : http://www.capital-4e.com/

  
  

• Launch of the "Club" de France Investissement

  December, 1st 2008

  

  "France Investissement - The Club" will be launched on 2 December by Hervé Novelli, offers a support program for entrepreneurs whose business has been funded "France Investissement", which CDC Company and the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment participate.
  Thus, nearly 200 entrepreneurs have in common is growing and managing relationships with funds, will attend this meeting to launch the fund with investment partners and several of the agencies supporting businesses. http://www.france-investissement.fr/

  
  

• "L’Ile-de-France has the fiber innovation," Opticsvalley day

  December, 3rd 2008

  

  "L’Ile-de-France has the fiber innovation"is an event organized by Opticsvalley during which will be discussed from different angles innovation. _

  Program on the site http://www.opticsvalley.org/

  
  

• Business Week 2008 Angels

  3rd edition, from November17th to 21th

  

  For the 3rd consecutive year, France is organizing Angels for a week, throughout France, a series of events dedicated to individual investors. This year’s theme for the Week of Business Angels is: " The financing of innovative SMEs in 2008: The value added of business angels " to highlight the skills, networks of contacts and experience brought by this type of investors.

  
  

• 4^thForum of Competitiveness Clusters

  November, 13th and 14th 2008

  

  On 13 and 14 November will be held in Sophia Antipolis, a major event under the French Presidency of the European Union.
  On 13, the Forum will bring together major players in Europe and the world of clusters and innovation. 14, will be the European Ministerial Conference on Clusters. It invited the ministers from 27 EU Member States in charge of policy and clusters of innovation, the EU Commissioners and their administrations and the General Secretariat of the Council.

  
  

• The annual forum of investors in capital of CDC Entreprises

  October, 22th 2008

  

  CDC Entreprises held last October 22 its Forum on traditional venture capitalists. She presented on this occasion, his 2008 study on the activity of 155 vehicles of capital investment in its portfolio and brought together experts to discuss topical issues such as the impact of financial crisis on the financing of small caps and the investment strategy of Lps and GPs.

  • Brochure CDC Entreprises

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• "The capital investment in France" - 2008 Study of CDC Entreprises

  September, 9th 2008

  

  Jérôme Gallot, Chairman, presented the annual survey of CDC Entreprises. This survey provides an overview of all funds affiliated french on segments of venture capital, development capital and capital transmission through their evolution into perspective.

  • Etude 2008

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• Research and Innovation in France

  Release of the new edition - October 2008

  

  The french landscape of research and innovation has been substantially remodeled since 2005 by a series of major reforms.

  This book, third opus of an annual series, offers a vision of both synthetic and documented the changes taking place. It is the result of work carried out in future, which brings together stakeholders and experts from research and innovation.

  
  

• 10^thedition of Tremplin Enterprises

  July, 8th and 9th 2008 in the Sénat

  

  Co-organized by the Senate and ESSEC, Springboard Enterprises allows contractors selected by a committee composed of professional venture capital and entrepreneurship, to meet with investors to finance their business.

  
  

• Training on "Project management of innovative R&D pharma biotech

  May, 28/29 and June, 4th 2008 in Evry

  As part of the "Expertise Biotech 2010" initiated by the LEEM, acriter proposed 28-29 May and 4 June 2008 dedicated to training researchers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology "Project management of innovative R&D pharma biotech. Location: Genopole Campus 1, 5 rue Henri Desbruères 91030 Evry Cedex

  More information by clicking on the link

  
  

• EBAN CONGRESS 2008

  8th Annual Congress and 3rd Annual European Award Ceremony

  Arnhem April 14/15 2008

  

  The European Association of Business Angel Networks presents: "Business angel investing: Entrepreneurial Capital for the 21st century" is the theme of this year’s Congress. Participation is open to the public. Expected audience is made of professionals involved or interested in early stage financing and business angel, such as bans and fund managers, private as well as Public investors, policy makers, professionals in the field of innovation, research and education.

  
  

• Software Academy 2008

  March, 26th 2008 in Marseille

  

  Microsoft France and GE Factobail join MedInSoft to organize on 26 March in Marseille one day free training for startups and software publishers in the PACA region. Intended for software entrepreneurs with high potential, the event aims to foster the growth of the large basin south-east, from Nice to Marseilles, Federated by the competitiveness cluster SCS. The day follows the success of the first edition: Software Academy on 17 October 2007 in Paris was attended by over 250 entrepreneurs.

  • Communiqué_de_presse

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• 2^ndMeeting of the Innovation and Business Growth

  Palais des Congrès, Paris, February 6th and 7th 2008

  

  CapInTech co-hosts, along with DI-Group, this event that takes place in the Paris Entrepreneurs of Paris, and supports the editorial conferences and workshops.

  _ www.rencontresinnovation.com

  
  

• 3^rdedition of Tremplin Recherche in Sénat

  Paris, February, 12th 2008

  

  _ _ _ Tremplin Recherche is an event organized by the President of the Senate
  aimed at promoting exchanges between the research world
  and business.

  www.tremplin-recherche.senat.fr

  
  

• 4^thForum Venture Capital and Development Canada-France

  Montréal (Canada), February, 11th and 12th 2008

  

  The appointments of venture capital
  For more information: www.venturecapital-forum.com