Industry

On April 29, Bpifrance Assurance Export, the French Treasury, and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed a letter of intent with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as part of the IDB LAC Minerals initiative. This initiative, a strategic challenge for the economy, aims to support the development of secure, responsible, and higher-value supply chains.

On April 29, 2026, Bpifrance Assurance Export had the pleasure of attending the christening of the Orient Express Corinthian, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, a world leader in shipbuilding, for the new cruise line Orient Express Sailing Yachts. This project is the result of a close partnership between three iconic French companies – Accor, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, and LVMH.

At the 2nd Nuclear Energy Summit on March 10, 2026, Bpifrance Assurance Export participated in the work of the FINABe (Financing and Investing in Nuclear – EDF Advisory Board) advisory committee, an international initiative aimed at promoting the financing of civil nuclear projects for export. Launched at the initiative of EDF, this committee brings together...

European operator Eutelsat announced on January 12, 2026, an order for 340 new satellites for OneWeb from Airbus, bringing the total number of satellites ordered from the French manufacturer to 440. This major operation, crucial for strengthening European sovereignty in space telecommunications, was made possible thanks to the support...