Message from Thomas Courbe, Director General for Enterprise, Ministry of Economics, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, France

For forty years, Eureka has been strengthening European competitiveness and facilitating international cooperation in the field of research and cutting-edge technologies. From the very beginning France has believed in this collaborative approach: bringing together companies, researchers and institutions around the same table to turn ambitious ideas into concrete solutions.

This anniversary is an opportunity to express our pride in the thousands of French startups, SMEs, large companies and research partners who have been able to connect with international partners and strengthen their ability to compete in global markets, thanks to Eureka network.

Photo credit: crédit : Gézelin Grée / MINEFI.

By teaming up with European neighbours and partners around the world, French companies have exchanged their ideas, compared diverse perspectives, and launched bold, forward-looking industrial and scientific initiatives.

Today, as we face major technological, environmental and geopolitical shifts, this spirit of cooperation is more important than ever. Eureka plays a unique role in helping countries pool expertise, share risks and accelerate innovation with real impact.

France will continue to support cross-border innovation and to invest in projects that strengthen Europe’s technological capabilities, competitiveness and prosperity.