Cybersecurity Innovation Mission to France
Are you working in the Netherlands and active in cybersecurity? Are you interested in exploring the opportunities and developments of cybersecurity in France? Then, join this innovation mission for this key technology to France from 31 March to 2 April 2025.
Venue
Paris
VenueFR
Attendee information
Attendee information- Costs: € 250 excluding VAT
- Please register before 19 February
Organiser
Organiser- Netherlands Enterprise Agency
- Netherlands Innovation Network
- Dutch Embassy in Paris
- Topsector ICT
For whom
Are you a cybersecurity professional or do you work at a knowledge institution that deals with cybersecurity? Then, this innovation mission is intended for you.
Mission objectives
With this mission:
- you will explore opportunities and developments in France in the field of cybersecurity for both research and industry;
- you will connect with French institutions, research centers, and companies at the forefront of digital technologies;
- you will discover opportunities to enter cybersecurity end markets in France.
Provisional programme
Participants' individual preferences and objectives will be considered as much as possible during the development of this programme. The mission will take place during the InCyber Forum in Lille (from 1 to 3 April 2025). This forum will be visited as part of the programme. The provisional programme of the innovation mission is now as follows:
- Day 1 (31 March): visit Cyber Campus La Défense, Paris, networking and pitching moments.
- Day 2 (1 April): visit InCyber Forum Lille, where you will have personalised visits to various exhibitors and networking moments.
- Day 3 (2 April): meetings and matchmaking with Cyber Campus organisation Lille and a company visit to the exhibition (in preparation, information to follow).
- Day 4 (3 April): On this day, you can stay at the InCyber Forum for an extra day (at your own expense).
Costs
The costs for participation in the innovation mission are € 250, excluding VAT per person. This includes:
- participation in the collective programme;
- transfers to and from programme components;
- lunch and dinners, if mentioned in the programme.
Participation excludes:
- travel and accommodation costs;
- all individual costs, such as personal transfers, lunches and dinners outside the programme.
Registration
You can no longer register for this innovation mission.
The exploratory mission is set up on a small scale. We aim for a maximum of 1 participant per organization. Depending on the number of registrations, a second participant may be allowed.
Your final participation depends on the number of available places and how well your expertise fits within the mission's scope and objectives. Registration does not, therefore, guarantee admission to the mission. You will receive a final confirmation of participation after the registration has closed.
Want to know more?
Do you have any questions about the innovation mission? Please contact:
- Bob Hengeveld, bob.hengeveld@rvo.nl
- Joannette Polo, Netherlands Innovation Network France, joannette.polo@minbuza.nl
- Or send an e-mail to innovatiemissies@rvo.nl
Cybersecurity is an essential key technology for the Netherlands. Due to society's increasing digitalisation of society, cybersecurity is a necessary condition for:
- protecting national security;
- economic stability, and;
- other social interests of the Netherlands.
Targeted investments in knowledge and innovation in cybersecurity technologies and their application in our economy and society are necessary to counter new digital threats in the future.
Importance of cybersecurity technologies
Cybersecurity technologies are essential for developing and successfully applying all digital key technologies. A multidisciplinary approach is required for cybersecurity challenges. This approach combines technical and non-technical knowledge to make the right decisions in the long term.
It is also essential to seek cooperation with representatives of Dutch sectors where major transitions are taking place, such as the energy, logistics, chip and manufacturing, and maritime sectors. In these transitions, cybersecurity principles must be incorporated into the supply chain to make it cyber-proof. Examples of principles are cybersecurity-by-design and cybersecurity-by-default. Read more about this topic in the National Technology Strategy (in Dutch).
In 2025, France and the Netherlands declared the year an 'economic year' with many joint activities between the two countries. Cybersecurity is one of the priorities. The cybersecurity partnership between the Netherlands and France has undergone significant developments. Especially since the 2021 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the ONE Conference in the Netherlands and the Forum International de la Cybersécurité (FIC), now known as Forum InCyber Europe.
Since its creation in 2007, the InCyber Forum has become one of Europe's most essential cybersecurity events. It offers an excellent opportunity to connect with the French ecosystem in one place. The partnership between the Netherlands and France has led to several joint trade, innovation, and government missions, strengthening the cooperation between the two countries.
The InCyber Forum in Lille has become an important platform for building relationships within the French cybersecurity ecosystem and exploring opportunities in different sectors, such as automotive, life sciences, and agriculture.
In addition, several 'duplex events' were organised, where French and Dutch participants could discuss different topics in real time via live links between Paris and The Hague. Both embassies actively support these events and are often led by the ambassadors of the countries. This further strengthens the collaboration and offers opportunities for the Dutch ecosystem that we want to explore further with this innovation mission.
During the Forum InCyber Europe, there is a Dutch Pavilion where Dutch cybersecurity companies can present themselves to an international audience. It is possible to take a place in the NL Pavilion during the event and combine this with the innovation mission.
Please note: register separately for a place. Also, keep in mind that there are additional costs involved. You can register using the online registration form.
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