France's France 2030 investment plan allocates €1 billion specifically for SMRs — the largest dedicated national SMR investment programme in Europe. The programme has catalysed a vibrant private nuclear startup ecosystem with Newcleo, Stellaria, Jimmy Energy, Naarea, Blue Capsule, and others all formally beginning ASNR regulatory review processes. France's mature nuclear ecosystem — led by EDF, Framatome, and Naval Group — provides industrial capacity that startup ecosystems in other countries lack. The Flamanville 3 EPR reaching full power in 2025 demonstrates France's continued construction capability.