Les Rendez-Vous Carnot 2026
The 2026 Rendez‑vous Carnot, held on 21‑22 October at Paris’s Espace Champerret, is a flagship R&D and innovation fair for companies. It brings together the 39 Carnot institutes, research labs, start‑ups, SMEs and large industrial players in a single venue. Core exhibits include an exhibition hall where solution providers showcase technologies, a dedicated business‑meeting zone for pre‑scheduled B2B appointments, and a demo area for live demonstrations. The programme features conferences across sectors such as AgriTech, FoodTech, blue economy, energy transition, Industry 4.0, mobility, luxury, digital health and bio‑economy, plus a pitch session for start‑ups. Competitive elements comprise the Carnot Research Partnership Prize and a challenge for SMEs/start‑ups. Networking is reinforced by a cocktail dinner and a “ecosystem innovation” lounge linking financiers, technology transfer offices and industry leaders. Expected attendance exceeds 1,300 participants, 2,000 visitors and 8,000 business meetings, with 94% reporting new partnerships.
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Paris - Paris, Île-de-France, France