Welcome our new National Board!
Meet our newly elected 2026 national board and coordinators, shaping the association and it’s main missions. Want to join a team? All hands on deck are welcome!
By Victor Kreis
A word from our President “Réseau Biotechno moves forward thanks to the people who invest in it every day. This year, I want us to keep focusing on what matters most: supporting our associations, creating valuable opportunities for our members, and building a stronger national dynamic without losing the human side that defines our network. My ambition is not to promise everything, but to help make things work better, grow steadily, and ensure that every contribution finds its place”
A refreshed Réseau Biotechno identity: our new website is live!
We are happy to share an important step forward with the redesign of our website, built for an improved user experience to better connect our community. Access all our resources easily in one place, explore our initiatives, and discover our partners!
By Tiffany Siegel
We will continue improving the platform over time — your feedback is always welcome.
At a glance: France Biotech’s 2026 HealthTech Panorama
France Biotech (a professional association uniting over 2600 companies) and their expert partners unveil the much-awaited 2026 France Healthtech Panorama.
Innovative health Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in France
Among 2,738 innovative health SMEs, 506 took part in France Biotech’s Panorama for 2025.
Overview of survey respondents
81% of the respondent companies were either biotechs (value based on a biological innovation such as a molecule or a target), digital health / AI companies (digital technologies applied to life science) or medtechs (diagnostic or therapeutic medical devices). 10% were CRO/CDMOs (providing R&D and manufacturing services).
Recruitment in the French Healthtech sector in 2025 and projections for 2026
The 500 companies included in the survey panel accounted for almost 15,000 of the 80,000 direct jobs offered by the sector in total. Recruitment levels were high in 2025, with 68% of companies hiring new staff and only 13% conducting lay-offs. An estimated 1,189 staff will be hired by the respondents in 2026!
Overview of business segments
The majority of surveyed companies commercialise products (41%) or both products and services (47%) while service-only providers were rare. Almost half of the companies develop innovative medical devices and/or focus
on products or solutions for human healthcare.
A strong progression for AI and digital health
The digital health solutions sector was highly diverse in terms of technologies and fields of application. Big data and data analysis solutions were up 7 points compared to 2024, overtaking digital/ computer-aided diagnostics. Two main challenges remain in the way of widespread adoption of digital solutions: market access through reimbursements and hospital purchasing, and interoperability with existing softwares.
Some of the challenges expected by BpiFrance for 2026
Here are some of the challenges and key areas of development highlighted by BpiFrance in their analysis:
- Regarding medical devices: digital and robotics innovations are set to transform surgery, IVD MD players need to innovate to remain competitive
- Regarding digital medical and digital tools: health data structuration remains a key challenge, there is yet little clinical evidence or proof of real-world organisational impact of digital technologies in certain applications (for example in mental health) but work is underway
- Regarding therapies: the RNA and oligonucleotide segment continues to grow, an integrated One Health approach is essential, French CDMOs need support in the face of financial difficulties, there remains a major need for effective mental health therapies
- Click for access to the full study, available in English and in French
Save the date! European Doctoral Day
Réseau Biotechno is pleased to participate in the organization of the European Doctoral Day in Paris, in collaboration with our partners!
By Daria Kuznetcova
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the value of doctoral training, highlighting inspiring projects and fostering discussion between academia, industry, institutions and society.
- 13th of May, 13h45 to 20h15
- Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, Sorbonne University, Paris
- In person event with live re-transmission
- Event held in French
- Full programme and registration will be available soon, stay tuned!
Congrès France Bioproduction
Join the France Bioproduction seminar to meet experts from accross the field and discuss the latest advancements!
One Health Festival
Around the One Health Summit, held in Lyon on the 7th of April, an international festival of mini-events is open for all! Check the website for One Health themed events near you!
Pint of Science ticket opening
Online event
The international science communication fair, Pint of Science is coming soon…ticketing starts in April 13th with the festival taking place from the 18th to the 20th of May. Check out the events in your city, as they book out quickly! Most events are in French.
Nikon Small World Competition
Online event
Submit your best original microscopy images or microvideos to Nikon’s Small World competition and win exciting prizes! The competition is open to anyone with an interest in the complexity of life viewed through a microscope – your images don’t have to use Nikon equipment! Check the website for more information and for beautiful images from previous editions!
SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) meet-up
Join SLAS and the Basel life sciences and laboratory automation communities at this SLAS Regional Community Meet-Up. The event is free and open to all and a great way to connect with others interested in life sciences research, laboratory automation and other related areas.
BioConnect 2026
The flagship event of the Young European Biotech Network (YEBN), BioConnect 2026 is a free event bringing together students, young professionals, startups, and industry leaders from across Europe for a unique experience built around connection, innovation, and real opportunities in biotech. Check out the website for the programme and logistics!
Meet2Win – the oncology partnering event
Meet2Win is a partnering convention dedicated to the oncology field. Join this two-day event combining conferences, collaborative sessions, spotlight sessions, one-to-one prescheduled meetings as well as an exhibition area! Find last year’s Conference Report on the Meet2Win website.
