Nicolas Berdou

Dust Mobile offers secure and resilient mobile communications locally and worldwide to protect privacy, mission critical transmissions and out-of-band network connectivity.

We build Programmable Quantum Simulators and Quantum Computers made of 2D and 3D Atomic Arrays. Neutral atoms trapped in optical tweezers and addressed with laser beams are ideal indistinguishable quantum systems to realize superposition and entanglement, at the heart of powerful Quantum Information Processing. It is a highly scalable platform, benefiting from tens of years of development which has brought some of contemporary physics​ most spectacular achievements: Bose-Einstein condensation, cavity quantum electrodynamics, etc... We develop the lasers, the vacuum technology, the electronic controls and the software stack to make the individual atoms accessible to quantum programmers worldwide.

Safran.AI (previously Preligens) is a global leader in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Aerospace, Defense and Governments. The company develops AI solutions to process and exploit large data flows from seabed to space (satellite imagery, drone video streams, acoustic signals…) to support analysts in detecting and understanding events of interest. In September 2024, Preligens became Safran.AI, a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers on-board intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, to reduce mental load and to guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. Safran Electronics & Defense harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Founded in 2013, Cailabs designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for the space, industry (laser machining), telecommunications, and defense sectors. A global specialist in laser shaping, the company has seen its growth accelerate in the space field with turnkey optical ground stations that integrate atmospheric turbulence compensation technology. This makes it one of the first companies to harness very high data rates enabled by optics in a commercial ground station. The company, which addresses a worldwide market, has won several awards, most notably the EY Born Global Award for its international dimensions, the Pass FrenchTech prize for its growth in excess of 100% year on year and the DeepTech4Good Industry 4.0 award for the importance the company gives to technological leadership. Cailabs currently has over 120 employees, including 32 PhDs. With 26 patent families filed, the company is one of the most innovative companies in photonics. It is headquartered in Rennes, with offices in Paris and Washington (USA).

Unseenlabs is committed to providing the most complete overview of maritime traffic. Over recent years, we have revolutionized maritime surveillance by providing a new layer of information to maritime stakeholders. Our first goal is to detect radio frequency (RF) signals emitted by ships globally. It allows us to deliver accurate and reliable RF solutions to our customers worldwide (governments, NGOs, shipowners, marine underwriters, etc.) 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 📚 The company was created in 2015 by the Galic brothers. They quickly realized that the actors of the maritime industry lacked visibility in their own waters. Existing surveillance systems were outdated and insufficient, allowing illegal activities to go unnoticed. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 🛰 Since the launch of BRO-1 (BRO stands for Breizh Reconnaissance Orbiter) in 2019, 12 other BROs blasted into space. The aim is to extend the constellation to up to 25 satellites in 2025. Unseenlabs satellite constellation specifically detects, characterizes and geolocates RF signals coming from a wide range of emitters. It covers sea areas of 300 000 square kilometers! In 2026, we’ll be launching a new constellation called “Generation NexT” which will detect RF from sea but also on earth and space. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 📄 At Unseenlabs, we call ships that turn off their AIS transponders and vanish from detection "dark ships”… The issue is that they can engage in several unlawful activities. Our job is detect, geolocate, and track them, by using space-based radio frequency (RF) detection. Our tech is focusing on maritime surveillance. It allows us to: - Conserve our oceans (Illegal or undeclared fishing (IUU), overfishing, ocean dumping, etc.) 🐟 - Protect territorial waters (exclusive economic zones, continental shelves, etc.) 🛡 - Secure sensitive maritime assets (offshore infrastructure such as submarine cables, wind farms, etc.) 📶 - Combat piracy 🏴‍☠️ Unseenlabs SEAs the Unseen 🦉🌊

SINTERMAT est une start-up en forte croissance qui réconcilie technologie, industrie et environnement. À partir de matières industrielles et naturelles, nous concevons des matériaux à haute performance pour les secteurs du luxe, de l’emballage, de l’aéronautique/défense, de l’outillage industriel. Grâce à notre agilité expérimentale et à la maîtrise à l’échelle industrielle du Frittage Flash (SPS) et de technologies connexes, nous créons pour nos clients des solutions d'économie de matière et de recyclage pour une gestion durable et responsable des ressources. SINTERMAT is a fast-growth startup that reconciles technology, industry and the environment. From industrial and natural raw materials, we design high-performance materials for the luxury, packaging, aero/defense and industrial tooling sectors. Thanks to our experimental agility and mastering at scale of Spark Plasma Sintering and related technologies, we create for our clients raw material saving and recycling solutions for a sustainable management of resources.

L’équipe Deeptech Venture accompagne les jeunes pousses françaises issues de la recherche scientifique apportant des solutions innovantes de rupture technologique. Elle investit tôt, aux stades de capital amorçage (seed) et du capital risque (Serie A, B et C) avec la capacité d’accompagner dans la durée les entreprises avec plusieurs véhicules d’investissement généralistes (French Tech Seed, Deep Tech 2030, PSIM) et thématiques (Definvest, Fonds Innovation Défense). À travers ces dispositifs, Bpifrance Deeptech Venture permet aux innovations de rupture de franchir les phases critiques de développement et d’industrialisation, positionnant ainsi la France comme un leader européen de l’innovation scientifique et technologique. -------------------- The Deeptech Venture team supports French startups emerging from scientific research, providing innovative solutions through technological breakthroughs. They invest early, at the seed capital and venture capital stages (Series A, B, and C), with the ability to support companies over the long term through several generalist investment vehicles (French Tech Seed, Deep Tech 2030, PSIM) and thematic ones (Definvest, Defense Innovation Fund). Through these mechanisms, Bpifrance Deeptech Venture enables breakthrough innovations to navigate critical development and industrialization phases, positioning France as a European leader in scientific and technological innovation.

Bpifrance, Banque publique dinvestissement, accompagne les entreprises, de lamorçage jusquà la cotation en bourse, du crédit aux fonds propres. Interlocuteur privilégié, Bpifrance propose dans chaque région des solutions de financement ou d’investissement adaptées à chaque étape de la vie des entreprises. Banque partenaire des entrepreneurs, Bpifrance les accompagne durablement pour soutenir leur croissance et leur compétitivité. Les équipes sont au cœur des régions, sur l’ensemble du territoire, à travers plus de 50 implantations régionales.

Agenium Group is a dynamic and fast growing structure. Its 4 subsidiaries (Agenium It & Systems, Space, Industries, Drones Solutions, Campus, Scale, 3D Lab & Seity) develop expertise in the following sectors: defence, industry and space. Agenium Group offers passionating carreer perspectives in a international & high tech environment. We have the opportunity to work with prestigious customers in France and abroad. Our main values are focused on our people developpment, collaborative mindset, trust, autonomy & team spirit! Our first objective being satisfying our clients

Dust Mobile offers secure and resilient mobile communications locally and worldwide to protect privacy, mission critical transmissions and out-of-band network connectivity.

We build Programmable Quantum Simulators and Quantum Computers made of 2D and 3D Atomic Arrays. Neutral atoms trapped in optical tweezers and addressed with laser beams are ideal indistinguishable quantum systems to realize superposition and entanglement, at the heart of powerful Quantum Information Processing. It is a highly scalable platform, benefiting from tens of years of development which has brought some of contemporary physics​ most spectacular achievements: Bose-Einstein condensation, cavity quantum electrodynamics, etc... We develop the lasers, the vacuum technology, the electronic controls and the software stack to make the individual atoms accessible to quantum programmers worldwide.

Safran.AI (previously Preligens) is a global leader in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Aerospace, Defense and Governments. The company develops AI solutions to process and exploit large data flows from seabed to space (satellite imagery, drone video streams, acoustic signals…) to support analysts in detecting and understanding events of interest. In September 2024, Preligens became Safran.AI, a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers on-board intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, to reduce mental load and to guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. Safran Electronics & Defense harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Founded in 2013, Cailabs designs, manufactures, and develops innovative photonic solutions for the space, industry (laser machining), telecommunications, and defense sectors. A global specialist in laser shaping, the company has seen its growth accelerate in the space field with turnkey optical ground stations that integrate atmospheric turbulence compensation technology. This makes it one of the first companies to harness very high data rates enabled by optics in a commercial ground station. The company, which addresses a worldwide market, has won several awards, most notably the EY Born Global Award for its international dimensions, the Pass FrenchTech prize for its growth in excess of 100% year on year and the DeepTech4Good Industry 4.0 award for the importance the company gives to technological leadership. Cailabs currently has over 120 employees, including 32 PhDs. With 26 patent families filed, the company is one of the most innovative companies in photonics. It is headquartered in Rennes, with offices in Paris and Washington (USA).