In this episode, David Monteau, Director of Economic Development, Attractiveness and Digital Affairs at the Greater Paris Metropolis, and Francesco Travagli, Director of Investment Promotion and Facilitation at Choose Paris Region, share their insights on transforming urban innovation through collaboration and experimentation. The conversation explores how Greater Paris is leveraging its dynamic ecosystem to address climate, social, and economic challenges. David and Francesco discuss the QMI programme—one of Europe’s largest urban testing grounds—highlighting the role of trust, public-private collaboration, and international engagement in scaling meaningful solutions. From data-driven air quality monitoring to eco-friendly infrastructure, they offer a compelling view of how cities can act as laboratories for inclusive, scalable, and sustainable innovation.

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