Massive public investment, reform of military structures, greater openness to startups… The United Kingdom aims to transform its defence industry by placing artificial intelligence at the core of its strategy. Mike Sewart, UK Chief Technology Officer at the British subsidiary of the French group Thales, shares his analysis of this dynamic with Maddyness.

Research suggests that fewer than half of cancer patients receive an optimal drug dose. A Karolinska spin-out is testing whether at-home blood sampling can change that — and what it might reveal along the way.

London has established itself as a key destination for French tech champions. Between its talent pool, the dynamism of its innovation ecosystem and its commercial opportunities, the United Kingdom has no shortage of advantages. Three French scale-ups tell Maddyness how they are approaching their expansion into the British market.

In the United States, a salary alone offers no protection. Without health insurance, supplemental retirement plans, or coverage in case of sick leave, an employee can find themselves vulnerable overnight. For a French startup establishing itself in the US, employee benefits become a crucial tool for recruitment and retention.

Raising funds in the United States can transform a startup’s trajectory. But scaling in America requires operational and strategic rigor that French entrepreneurs often underestimate. Two experts share their advice.

Climate Impulse is Bertrand Piccard's latest audacious venture: a 9-day non-stop zero emissions round the world flight in a 100% green hydrogen-powered aircraft, with Raphaël Dinelli. A team of engineers from Syensqo – the project's main technology partner – and around twenty startups, including British company Plyable, are currently working together to meet this challenge.

Faced with the challenges of decarbonisation, automation and industrial sovereignty, the United Kingdom has put in place a large-scale strategy to transform its productive base. By mobilising more than £20 billion in public investment each year, the country is betting on technological innovation and the attractiveness of its ecosystem to become a global centre of excellence for the industry of the future. Here is how.

The United Kingdom has set itself an ambitious goal as part of the energy transition : to become a clean energy superpower. To achieve this, the country is providing strong support for innovative solutions.

The Franco-German startup The Exploration Company has confirmed that it is in talks to acquire Orbex, a British space launch manufacturer. Behind this potential deal lies a clear ambition: to build a European player capable of offering an integrated space solution, from launch to in-orbit delivery.

AB Tasty and VWO are joining forces to create a new group expected to generate around $120 million in revenue and serve more than 4,000 customers worldwide. The European market will account for nearly half of the group’s business.

Less than a year after its previous funding round, Pennylane has welcomed US fund TCV into its capital. The accounting and financial management platform is now valued at €3.5 billion.

Three years after its last funding round, Ledger could go public in New York as early as this year. Investment banks have reportedly already been mandated to prepare an operation that will inevitably be closely watched across the French Tech ecosystem.

At the Davos Economic Forum, Arthur Mensch, CEO and co-founder of Mistral AI, said that his startup now expects to reach one billion dollars in revenue this year. He is also considering making several acquisitions.

In this opinion piece, Sir Thomas Drew, UK Ambassador to France, highlights the major advantages of his home country for French entrepreneurs wishing to set up business across the Channel.

The United Kingdom has set ambitious goals in the life sciences sector to become Europe’s leading hub by 2030 and the world’s third-largest life sciences economy by 2035. With a mature ecosystem, access to rare talent, and a natural partnership between entrepreneurship and fundamental research, the country has many assets to achieve this ambition. Maximilien Levesque, co-founder of Aqemia, and Simon Turner, partner at Sofinnova Partners, share their perspectives with Maddyness.