european economics is pleased to invite you to its annual conference dedicated to the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI), with guest speaker:

Florence BARON PAPILLON
Head of Strategic Projects and Corporate Public Affairs, Sanofi

Date and Venue

📅 15 January 2026 – 14:00
📍 Espace Hamelin – 18 rue Hamelin, 75116 Paris

Context

Since 2018, IPCEIs have become one of the European Union’s key instruments to support large scale industrial and technological projects. 11 IPCEIs have been launched to date, spanning strategic fields such as microelectronics, hydrogen, batteries, health, cloud technologies and artificial intelligence.

For 2025 and 2026, several new IPCEIs are progressing in parallel. Some Member States have already launched calls for interest, while others are still under preparation at European level.

New IPCEIs in Progress

Calls already launched
• IPCEI on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies (AST)
• IPCEI on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• IPCEI on Compute Infrastructure and Cloud (CIC)
• IPCEI on Innovative Nuclear Technologies (Nuclear)

Programmes under discussion
• IPCEI on Critical Raw Materials (CRM)
• IPCEI on Clean, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV)
• IPCEI on Circular Advanced Materials (CAM)
• IPCEI on Biotechnologies (Biotech)

Download upcoming IPCEI deadlines

Conference Programme

14:00 – 14:30 | Welcome
Narjiss HADDAOUI, Managing Director & Partner, european economics

14:30 – 15:15 | Building an IPCEI project: from concept to funding
Marc ISABELLE, Founder & CEO, european economics

15:15 – 16:00 | Sanofi Testimony
Florence BARON PAPILLON, Head of Strategic Projects and Corporate Public Affairs, Sanofi

16:00 – 16:30 | Q&A Session

16:30 – 17:30 | Networking Cocktail

Key Takeaways

☑️ Understanding the IPCEI framework and Member States’ and Commission expectations
☑️ Identifying decisive criteria and critical milestones
☑️ Learning from Sanofi’s hands on experience
☑️ Understanding conditions for maximising public funding levels
☑️ Getting a consolidated view of ongoing and upcoming IPCEIs

Our IPCEI Expertise

With recognised experience in State aid and EU public funding, european economics has supported:

• 130 IPCEI projects
• 17 billion euros in funding obtained or under evaluation
• All 11 IPCEIs launched since 2018

Registration

Seats are limited. Please register using the form below.
In person event only | Free participation