Join the French Tech!
France offers a dynamic tech ecosystem and a pool of skilled talent, as well as targeted public support programs to support the growth of innovative businesses. Discover the ecosystem’s strengths and join the French Tech!
1st Country for hosting startups in 2025 ESNA, 2025
1st European destination for foreign investment in AI in 2024 EY Consulting, 2025
42000 42,000 direct jobs created in France and internationally by French Tech Next40/120 companies. French Tech, 2025
7.4€ Bn Fundraising by French Tech companies in 2025 EY consulting, 2026
How to join the French Tech ecosystem?
France offers a favorable environment for the development of innovative projects, with easy access to talent.
Entrepreneurs, investors and businesses can rely on a structured and internationally oriented ecosystem to create, recruit and grow rapidly.
Recruit the talent you need
Impower your startup’s development by recruiting international talent through the “French Tech Visa for Employees” program.
Create your innovative startup in France
Carry out your innovative project and establish yourself in France with the “French Tech Visa for Founders” program.
Invest in innovative Tech businesses
Support ambitious projects that create value and jobs in France with the “French Tech Visa for Investors” program.
Discover the French Tech ecosystem
French Tech refers to the ecosystem of French startups and the public programs designed to support their development.
It is based on a structured network in France and internationally, as well as support programs tailored to the different phases of growth.
What is the role of the French Tech Mission?
Created in 2013, the French Tech Mission guides public policies supporting startups and helps strengthen France’s attractiveness. It supports the growth of innovative businesses and promotes their international development.
A network in France and internationally
French Tech relies on a network of hubs and communities in France and internationally. This network provides a local entry point for entrepreneurs and facilitates connections with key players in innovation.
Programs to support startups
Several national programs support startups at every stage of their development. They support growth, provide access to funding, help to raise a startup’s profile and foster its international development, with initiatives including the French Tech Tremplin, French Tech Next 40/120 and French Tech 2030.
These programs share a common aim: to make France a favorable environment for launching, fast-tracking and expanding the reach of startups, by mobilizing the tech ecosystem, government agencies, as well as public and private stakeholders.