SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 15, 2025, France is set to make a significant impact at MWC Barcelona 2025, fielding its largest national pavilion for the twelfth consecutive year. Over 80 French companies, supported by Business France, will showcase a diverse range of technologies, reinforcing France's position as a leading tech innovator on the global stage. The event takes place from March 3 to 6.
A Dominant Presence: The French Pavilion
The French delegation will occupy a commanding presence at the show, with over 400 m² of space in Hall 5 (stands 5B41-61) and an additional 30 m² in the 4YFN (8.1 C54). Business France, the national agency dedicated to the internationalization of the French economy, is providing support to more than 70 of these companies.
"The French pavilion is once again breaking records, thanks to the number of exhibitors and the diversity of the technologies on display," says Thomas Levy, French Tech Pavilion Manager at Business France. "The French companies we are supporting this year excel in a variety of fields ranging from telecoms infrastructures to gaming platforms, AI, mobile solutions, IT security... This shows the richness of our ecosystem of technology companies."
Business France: Facilitating International Expansion
Business France's support extends beyond simply providing exhibition space. The agency offers a comprehensive program to assist French companies in maximizing their international exposure and business development opportunities. This includes:
- Qualified Meetings: Arranging meetings with key decision-makers and international buyers.
- Networking Events: Organizing lunches, delegation tours, and happy hours to foster connections.
- Market Briefings: Providing insights into target markets.
- Coaching and Bootcamps: Offering training on pitching, managing press relations, and other essential skills.
- Scoping: Working with a foreign network of teams.
"Business France does its utmost to support French companies wishing to expand internationally," explains Thomas Levy. "This involves a number of different stages, from scoping with our teams in our foreign network, to putting them in touch with the decision-makers involved, to upstream coaching to help them stand out from the crowd. We offer briefings on target markets, organize awareness bootcamps (how to pitch your company, manage your press relations at a trade show...) and other keys to success."
Key Events and Highlights
The French delegation's participation will be punctuated by several key events:
- Monday, March 3, 2:00 pm: Inauguration of the French Pavilion.
- Monday, March 3, 5:30 pm: France & International happy hour.
- Tuesday, March 4, 5:30 pm: Happy French Hour.
- Tuesday, March 4, 8:00 pm: French Time Barcelona evening (registration required).
- Wednesday, March 5, 11:00 am: MWC Pitch Competition - Innovation Award, followed by the award ceremony.
French Companies Spanning Diverse Tech Sectors
The French companies exhibiting at MWC 2025 represent a broad spectrum of the technology landscape. Some highlighted categories and companies are:
- Deeptech & AI: ART-Fi, Erase4Good, Greenerwave, Muvraline, Optipus-PV, SCS Sentinel, Splio
- Hardware & Software: Agissim, AthenaSys, Athesi, Belledonne Communication, Cirpack, DataGreen, DXOMARK, IPOS, MVG Industries, nPerf, Opale Systems, Outsight, Perfwave, Secure-IC, SERMA Safety and Security, Spectronite, Tablette Store, United Monolithic Semiconductors SAS, Wupatec, XVOLV
- IOT, FinTech, MedTech: Skyted, Smartcom, SmartViser
- Mobile Services & Gaming, Broadcast: Broadpeak, ENENSYS, Blacknut, CareGame, iQsim
- Telecom, GIS, Infra: ANYFIELDS, Art & Fact Innovation, AW2S, Binom Mobile, Constellation Global, Dipli, Ekinops, Enreach, Evistel, Firecell, Free Pro, Halys, ITD - IT-Development, Jaggo Solutions, Kizwork, Kwarto, Lillybelle, Marben Products, Neoditel, P1 Security, Planet Network International, SETELIA, Wireless Logic
A Showcase of French Innovation
MWC Barcelona 2025 provides a vital platform for French companies to demonstrate their technological prowess, connect with international partners, and expand their global reach. The strong presence of the French delegation, supported by Business France's comprehensive program, underscores France's commitment to fostering innovation and driving the future of the technology industry. The breadth and depth of the French companies attending showcase the country's dynamic and diverse tech ecosystem.
To discover all of them, Business France created please visit https://event.businessfrance.fr/MWC/ .