We are delighted to invite you to an exciting event to foster innovation and collaboration between France and Australia in the GreenTech sector. The event, a startup pitch contest, is being organized in partnership with esteemed organizations including the Embassy of France in Australia, Business France, Swinburne University of Technology, FACCI (French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), AFRAN (Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation), ANL/CMA-CGM, and EDF.

This event is part of the Bastille Day French Festival 2023.

The event serves as a platform for promising GreenTech ventures to showcase their groundbreaking solutions and gain valuable exposure. With the support of our esteemed partners, we are confident that the event will attract a high-quality audience comprising venture capitalists, prominent companies in the energy transition sector, and leading academics.

The proposed program for the evening is as follows:

• 4:00 pm: Welcoming Speeches
• 4:15 pm: Startup Pitch Contest
• 5:30 pm: Networking Cocktail

By attending this event, you will not only witness the latest advancements in GreenTech but also contribute to strengthening the links between France and Australia in the field of innovation. The collaboration between our partnering organizations demonstrates the commitment to fostering cross-border connections and driving sustainable change.

Our Partners :

• Bastille Day Festival

Swap your beanie for a beret and come down to the iconic Queen Victoria Market’s Sheds C & D this Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of July for the annual Bastille Day French Festival. Everyone’s favourite celebration of all things French in Melbourne is back in 2023 with our most authentic feel yet in this new venue. The Bastille Day French Festival of Melbourne will transport you to a classic wintry French town square and mark the start of the celebrations in the lead-up to the French National Day.

Bastilledaymelbourne.com

• Economic Department of the Embassy of France in Australia
The Economic Department of the Embassy of France in Canberra acts as a vital link between the governments, businesses, and individuals of France and Australia.

• French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FACCI)
The FACCI serves as the premier platform for fostering business relationships between France and Australia. Its mission is to strengthen and promote bilateral trade, investment, and collaboration between the two countries.
www.facci.com.au

• Business France Australia
Business France Australia, as the French national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, plays a crucial role in connecting French companies with Australian counterparts.
Business France Australia on Linkedin