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Tibi or not Tibi ?

Tibi or not Tibi ?

Philippe Tibi was in Dublin last week. France's model for channelling institutional capital into tech funds is going European — and Ireland, with €1–2bn in untapped pension money, has a decision to make.

by jean-Michel Portefaix /
Quantum Day 2026: Europe's Quiet Computing Revolution

Quantum Day 2026: Europe's Quiet Computing Revolution

On Quantum Day 2026, France and Ireland are quietly advancing a shared quantum agenda — from Lucy's inauguration in Paris to Equal1's deployable hardware in Dublin. Here is what the bilateral ecosystem looks like today.

by jean-Michel Portefaix /
Women, Tech and Power: Lessons from a Franco-Irish Dialogue on Entrepreneurship

Women, Tech and Power: Lessons from a Franco-Irish Dialogue on Entrepreneurship

How can innovation ecosystems become more inclusive while remaining engines of technological transformation?

by jean-Michel Portefaix /
France’s Energy Roadmap 2026–2035: Strategic Orientation, Technology Choices and European Outlook

France’s Energy Roadmap 2026–2035: Strategic Orientation, Technology Choices and European Outlook

France’s 2026–2035 energy roadmap sets a clear course: scaling up low-carbon electricity, relying on nuclear and renewables, strengthening grids and flexibility, and anchoring the transition within an increasingly integrated European energy system.

by jean-Michel Portefaix /
IC-3: Ireland’s strategic positioning in Europe’s semiconductor reconfiguration

IC-3: Ireland’s strategic positioning in Europe’s semiconductor reconfiguration

IC-3 positions Ireland as a structured node within Europe’s semiconductor strategy. By linking pilot lines, funding instruments and cross-border ecosystems, it strengthens Ireland’s role in the EU Chips architecture and opens new pathways for European industrial cooperation.

by jean-Michel Portefaix /

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