Finance Innovation is active in several European projects. As such, we position ourselves as an association (under the French law of 1901) within various consortia. We also set up consortia, develop concept notes and lead projects as coordinators in European projects.
The type of European funds on which we position ourselves are diverse and varied. These include flagship EU funds such as Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship framework program for research and innovation, and Erasmus+, which supports actions in the fields of education, training, and youth. It can also be projects that are closer to commercialization, such as those of EIT Digital, Europe’s largest digital innovation ecosystem for boosting entrepreneurship, innovation, and talent. We are also interested in projects under other funds such as LIFE, EIC, Interreg, Digital Europe among others.
Our role
Over the years, we have collaborated with a wide range of players and stakeholders (universities, fintech’s, research centres, investment funds, companies, associations, etc.) from all over the EU. The tasks undertaken within these projects can be of various kinds :
Market research and go-to market strategy
Analyse a market, advise, and guide a company on the European market.
Provide expertise on a specific subject
Financial analyses, studies, white papers/working papers, etc.
Developing relationships with investors and potential customers
Developing synergies, business leads, networking, targeting key players, Introduction to the French financial ecosystem.
Communication, visibility, and distribution
Attendance at events, organization of webinars, relaying information to our ecosystem, social networks, etc.
17 european projects
5
Horizon Europe
1
Erasmus+
11
EIT Digital
Train4ESG #ESGcriteria - Erasmus+
Train4ESG aims to fill in the gap in ESG professional education by developing a novel training programme for ESG investments. The course will provide fintech and other digital finance professionals with the skills they need, to understand, assess, validate and monitor ESG projects. That way, the project will contribute to an increased number of effective ESG investments and will help the accelerated approval and implementation of ESG-related business plans.
FINE
#FintechInvestorNetworkEcosytem
– HorizonEurope
FINE aims to increase Fintech investments in less-connected ecosystems by building pipelines for foreign investors. It will create an accessible KnowledgeBase of local ecosystem players and regulations, while also providing educational content through an Investor Academy. FINE's collaboration platform will enhance network connectivity and cooperation among Fintech innovators and investors. Additionally, it focuses on promoting inclusiveness and gender equality in Fintech by empowering women through gender-responsive programs and policies.
Cut The Cord #CounterTerrorism
– ISFP
This project aims to prevent, disrupt, and identify non-traditional products for the financing and support of terrorist organizations. The aim is to develop public-private cooperation through the establishment of a broad community of stakeholders aiming to survive after the duration of the project.
UFO
#SmallFlyingObjects
– H2020
The aim of this project is to support European SMEs in the development of innovative products and services through the integration of new technological solutions and know-how provided by small flying objects such as drones or high-altitude platforms, nanotechnologies and embedded digital technologies, and data analysis and exploitation solutions.
Infinitech #ICT
– H2020
This project is the result of a joint effort by several global leaders in ICT and finance to reduce barriers to BigData/IoT/Artificial Intelligence-driven innovation, strengthen regulatory compliance and stimulate additional investment.
Thinker.ai #DataTech – EIT DIGITAL
This project involves the development in France of a fintech specialized in information services technology. Thinkers.ai automates web searches and analyses key information not to be missed. The aim of this project is to develop business leads and meet key players in the French fintech/finance ecosystem, through networking and attendance at key Finance Innovation events.
Rentall #leasing
– EIT DIGITAL
This project concerns the internationalization of a Spanish company wishing to set up and offer their services in France in particular. Their aim is to offer leasing solutions and gain a foothold in the French ecosystem and market.
Our partners
Over the years, we have developed a European network of partners of all types and in all fields, across Europe. These may be SMEs, large groups, associations, clusters, , investment funds, universities, research centres, among others, enabling us to have a global European presence. We are constantly on the lookout for potential future partners, and to develop our relationships with the entire European ecosystem. We are developing our international presence, through participation in EU events (brokerage events, conferences, information meetings, cooperation platforms (ECCP), etc.)