Innovation goes beyond ideas; it encompasses funding and strategy.

MK Expertise & Conseil Conseil is a firm that specializes in strategic consulting and the financing of Research and Development projects, particularly in the maritime sector, with a strong focus on competitive sailing.

"After more than a decade of auditing and supporting companies, fully aware of the financial challenges of innovation, I founded MK Expertise & Conseil in 2002 to support innovation projects in France, Europe, and internationally. Supporting means actively participating in the realization of these projects on strategic, financial, legal, and tax levels," says CEO Mélana Kali.

Since its inception, the company has been assisting major players in the sailing industry to structure their R&D projects and secure appropriate funding for their innovative initiatives, whether these involve new technologies, advanced materials, or sustainable solutions.

With a global reach, MK Expertise & Conseil offers customized support through a multidisciplinary team of industry experts, engineers, accountants, lawyers, and renowned tax specialists.

Innovating also involves protecting know-how and fostering synergies on an international scale. France, as a hub of innovation, benefits from unique support policies that offer both French and foreign companies optimal value for their Research, Development, and Innovation activities. Our team of experts acts as a true bridge between creators and investors.

As an official partner associated with the France Pavilion for the World Expo in OSAKA, taking place from April 13 to October 13, 2025, MK Expertise & Conseil aims to showcase French expertise in competitive sailing.

This event also provides an opportunity to emphasize the strong ties between France and Japan, promoting the development of these skills in Japan under the framework of this French expertise.

"Innovation is that imaginative realm dedicated to humanity and the planet, a genuine crossroads where possibilities turn into reality," says Mélana Kali.

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