The Beylat Tambourin report and innovation ecosystems.

A major element of the Beylat-Tambourin report (about which I have already published an article) addresses the concept of innovative ecosystems. Before mentioning some passages, here are two interesting references on this concept: – Josh Lerner in his book Boulevard of Broken Dreams shows how entrepreneurs and investors have benefited from each other in situations […]

France: a New Deal for Innovation?

It can be said: France is trying hard to change its innovation culture. After many months of thinking (I was part of an expert group, the Beylat-Tambourin mission), French Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Fleur Pellerin announced a New Deal for Innovation. Some will smile, another state decision! But if you read my […]

Innovation: High Stakes for France

I had the pleasure to be part of the group who contributed to the Beylat-Tambourin report, Innovation: High Stakes for France, which subtitle is also important: Dynamizing the Growth of Innovative Companies. It was a long process, we started working in September and the final document was presented to the Ministers on 5 April. You […]