An interactive meeting between IIPE and representatives of the French Embassy Ms. Gabrielle Chotin and Dr. Oindrila De was held on 08.11.2024. Ms. Chotin and Dr. De appraised the Indo-French academic and research opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students (masters and research scholars). The IIPE faculties and the French Embassy representatives detailed their discussions and interactions about the French research ecosystem and possible future academic, industrial, and research collaborations between IIPE and French universities, institutes, and the industrial sector.