France–Korea Innovation Connect: Fostering Collaboration in AI and Innovation
Held on September 8 at Place Vendôme in Paris and co-organized by the French Embassy in the Republic of Korea and White & Case, the France–Korea Innovation Connect brought together key players from the French and Korean innovation ecosystems to present concrete examples of existing partnerships and highlight new opportunities for collaboration, particularly in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Hance and Europe had the pleasure of serving as MC for the France–Korea Innovation Connect.
The event highlighted the strong potential for cross-border partnerships between companies, research institutions and public stakeholders, demonstrating how France and Korea can combine their respective strengths to accelerate innovation and create new business opportunities.
Spotlight on France–Korea collaborations
Several partnerships showcased during the forum illustrated the diversity and ambition of cooperation between the two countries:
- Mistral AI × NAVER Cloud — bringing together French AI expertise and Korean cloud technology.
- Numalis × ThinkforBL — highlighting collaboration in AI reliability and technological innovation.
- Asleep × Air Liquide — illustrating opportunities for collaboration between Korean technology and French industrial expertise.
- Pasqal × LG CNS / Kyung Hee University — demonstrating the potential for cooperation in quantum computing and advanced technologies.
- Quandela × Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) — opening perspectives for collaboration at the intersection of quantum technologies and bioscience.
Beyond these partnerships, the forum also featured an insightful keynote by Clara Hainsdorf on the EU AI Act, addressing the evolving regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence in Europe.
The participation of Anne Le Hénanff, Minister Delegate for AI and Digital Affairs, further underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation between France and Korea in AI and digital technologies.
Building the future of France–Korea innovation
The France–Korea Innovation Connect demonstrated that international collaboration goes beyond exchanging ideas. It creates opportunities for companies to develop partnerships, access new markets, share expertise and turn technological advances into concrete business outcomes.
As AI and other emerging technologies continue to reshape industries, closer cooperation between the French and Korean innovation ecosystems can play an important role in fostering sustainable growth and developing solutions with international reach.
France and Korea have complementary strengths, ambitious innovators and significant opportunities ahead. Strengthening the connections between their ecosystems will be essential to turning this potential into lasting partnerships and shared success.