Jean-Michel Portefaix
International Expert in Innovation & Applied Research
Expertise France
Dublin, Ireland
My organisation
About me
🎯 Based in Dublin as a Technical Expert in Innovation and Applied Research, I work to strengthen cooperation between the French and Irish innovation ecosystems.
🚀 Seconded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to Enterprise Ireland, my role is to foster cross-border collaboration across research institutions, startups, and industry stakeholders — particularly within the framework of Horizon Europe and strategic bilateral initiatives.
🔬 My current focus areas include:
* Artificial Intelligence & Trusted AI
* Quantum technologies and EuroHPC
* Deeptech & Startup internationalisation
* Green Hydrogen and Sustainable Energy
* Cybersecurity and Digital Sovereignty
* Space
🤝 I connect researchers, entrepreneurs, innovation agencies, and public actors to:
* Facilitate joint projects and European consortia
* Support matchmaking and visibility of innovation actors
* Organise bilateral events and networking opportunities (e.g., French Tech Dublin, AI governance roundtables, Hydrogen side events)
📬 Always open to exchanges, insights, and connections that strengthen Franco–Irish ties in research and innovation. Feel free to reach out!
Interests
- Space
- AI
- Cybersecurity
- quantum