A network supporting the French Tech ecosystem
Present throughout France and internationally, the French Tech Capitals and Communities bring together innovation stakeholders. They facilitate connections, support startups and contribute to the influence of the French tech ecosystem.
In a nutshell
- The French Tech Capitals structure the local ecosystem and organizes the national programs of the French Tech Mission.
- The French Tech Communities foster networks of entrepreneurs in France and internationally.
- The French Tech network promotes connections between startups, investors, talent and partners.
- It supports the development of innovative projects in France’s regions.
What is the French Tech network?
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The French Tech Mission relies on a network of 17 French Tech Capitals and 97 French Tech Communities in France and internationally.
They bring together innovation stakeholders and help to sustain the ecosystem in France’s regions.
Accredited for a period of three years, these structures are located in 32 regions in mainland France and its overseas territories, as well as in 52 countries around the world.
In particular, they participate in the application of programs, such as French Tech Rise, French Tech Tremplin or French Tech Central, while promoting startups from national initiatives, such as French Tech Next40/120 and French Tech 2030.
What is a French Tech Capital?
The French Tech Capitals are the operational relays of the French Tech Mission nationwide. They bring together the main players in innovation, including startups, investors, support structures and talent.
Their role is to structure the local ecosystem, to animate the region and to organizes national programs as closely as possible to the needs on the ground.
What is a French Tech Community?
The French Tech Communities bring together volunteer entrepreneurs committed to fostering the local ecosystem.
Internationally, they contribute to the influence of French Tech and facilitate exchanges between French and foreign ecosystems.
In France, they complement the action of the Capitals by strengthening local dynamics.
They play a key role in developing networks, supporting startups and connecting innovation stakeholders.
How to join the French Tech network?
The French Tech Capitals and Communities are privileged entry points for integrating into a dynamic ecosystem and identifying the right contacts.
They allow you to develop your network, identify opportunities and benefit from support tailored to each stage of your project.
At a glance
This page explains the French Tech network in France and abroad, and its role in developing the innovation ecosystem. It is based on institutional sources such as the DGE, the French Tech Mission, accredited organisations across France, and Business France’s Welcome Office website. It presents information covering organisation of the French Tech network, including the French Tech Capitals and Communities, and their role in supporting startups. It uses the example of an entrepreneur joining the French Tech network to develop their business and connections in France and abroad.