Launched by Mission French Tech in 2019, French Tech Tremplin supports entrepreneurs from backgrounds, regions or social circumstances that remain under-represented in the innovation ecosystem. This new cohort once again illustrates the wealth of talent across the whole of France and reaffirms the programme’s ambition: to foster the future success stories of French Tech by giving opportunities to entrepreneurs who, without this scheme, would find it more difficult to access support networks, funding and entrepreneurial resources.

A cohort that better reflects entrepreneurial diversity

Of the 102 successful companies, 33 are led by women, representing 32.4 per cent of the cohort.

Whilst men remain in the majority, this proportion demonstrates the programme’s ability to foster the emergence of more female entrepreneurs in a sector where they remain largely under-represented. It also serves as a reminder that inequalities in access to technology-based entrepreneurship persist and fully justify the continuation of targeted measures to promote equal opportunities.

Talent discovered across the country

One of French Tech Tremplin’s long-standing strengths is its ability to identify entrepreneurs well beyond the major technology hubs. The Class of 2026 is representative of this ambition. The laureates are spread across all French regions, both in mainland France and in the overseas territories.

The regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (17.6 per cent), Île-de-France (12.7 per cent), Hauts-de-France (10.8 per cent), Nouvelle-Aquitaine (10.8 per cent), Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (7.8 per cent) and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (6.9 per cent) are among the most strongly represented.

The overseas territories, for their part, account for nearly 14 per cent of the laureates, with entrepreneurs from Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte, Guadeloupe and French Guiana.

A programme that reaches its target audiences

French Tech Tremplin continues its mission to open up entrepreneurship to groups that are still under-represented. Thus:

As these criteria are cumulative, some entrepreneurs fall into several of these categories. These figures demonstrate that entrepreneurial talent exists everywhere and that access to opportunities remains a major challenge for many business founders.

Entrepreneurs starting out with limited resources

This report also highlights the funding difficulties encountered when launching an entrepreneurial project.

These figures serve as a reminder that access to initial funding remains one of the main barriers to the creation of innovative businesses.

A French Tech network active throughout France

This fifth cohort is also the result of the work carried out each year by the French Tech Capitals and Communities, which identify talent at the local level. This year, the regions most strongly represented are:

Thanks to this regional network, French Tech Tremplin continues to open the doors to innovative entrepreneurship for individuals who are still too often excluded from traditional networks.

The 102 laureates will now receive support from partner incubators to consolidate their entrepreneurial projects, develop their businesses and join the French Tech community.

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For the first time, each ministry is appointing a ‘Je choisis la French Tech’ ambassador. Acting as a key liaison within their respective departments, their role is to raise awareness of solutions offered by French start-ups and scale-ups amongst public sector buyers, to build concrete bridges between public procurement and the tech ecosystem, and to drive a cultural shift in the government’s procurement practices. By bringing together the ambassadors of this inter-ministerial network at VivaTech, the government has a new tool to accelerate public innovation and strengthen its technological sovereignty at the heart of government departments.

Major groups exceed €2 billion in commitments

Nine new major groups have joined the programme: Safran, Eutelsat, Atos, Bouygues Construction, Groupe Rocher, Fnac Darty, Crédit Agricole S.A., Groupama and Stellantis. Together with the 14 already on board, there are now 23 major French companies collectively committed to exceeding €2 billion in purchases from French start-ups and scale-ups. From aerospace to retail and construction, the programme covers the entire French economy.

France is bringing together a Europe-wide tech movement

This scaling-up does not stop at the borders. Inspired by the ‘Je choisis la French Tech’ model, the ‘Choose European Tech’ initiative is launching a joint effort with major European buyers – private groups, agencies and ministries – to channel their procurement towards the continent’s start-ups and scale-ups. Among the countries involved are Belgium, Germany, Bulgaria, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Romania and Serbia. These communities aim to mobilise the innovation ecosystems in each of these countries to foster a European momentum around innovative procurement. At a time when the European Commission is embarking on its initial work on ‘European preference’, the initiative aims to bring about a cultural shift: to convince European buyers to direct their procurement towards the continent’s start-ups and scale-ups. What France has built up over three years is now being used as the foundation for a European ambition.

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These frontrunners are active in the most strategic technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotechnology and aerospace. The French Tech Next40/120 supports these winners, who are building the technological capabilities underpinning France’s and Europe’s industrial, energy and digital sovereignty.

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Japan and South Korea are among the world’s most technologically advanced markets. Currently, 18% of French Tech Next40/120 companies are already active in Japan, while nearly one-third of French Tech 2030 start-ups identify South Korea as a strategic priority.

Approximately ten start-ups and scale-ups will be at the forefront of this delegation, including:

Additional French companies participating in the visit include Look Up Space, Quobly, Innovafeed, Miratlas, Unseenlabs, Contentsquare, and Metron.

The program will feature business meetings, economic forums, and engagements with local ecosystems, coordinated with Business France, Team France Export, and MEDEF International.

Key speeches and announcements are expected throughout the visit. Interview opportunities will be available with Julie Huguet and selected delegation companies.

Press contact : ft.presse@finances.gouv.fr

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The U.S. market has become a key arena for French Tech: nearly 40% of Next40/120 companies are already active there. This momentum is driven by the excellence of French innovation and by highly sought-after talent across the Atlantic. In this context, participation in leading global tech events is a critical lever for acceleration.

A first delegation focused on cybersecurity is already on site to attend the RSA Conference from March 23 to 26. This major global gathering offers a unique opportunity to increase visibility, forge strategic partnerships, and capture new opportunities in a highly competitive market.

Participating companies:

From April 4 to 6, a second delegation focused on applied artificial intelligence will participate in HumanX. Its objective is to showcase concrete, business-driven AI applications, highlighting French expertise and talent in this fast-growing field.

Participating companies:

Through these two delegations, France reaffirms its ambition to position itself as a leading force in global innovation.

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“Je choisis la French Tech”

This year, more than ever, we’re putting the spotlight on the growing movement behind ‘Je choisis la French Tech’ (I choose French Tech): Over the past two years, contracts between French Tech companies and major public- and private-sector players have flourished. This event will be an opportunity to showcase these success stories. The goal? To create even more business opportunities for French startups and scaleups.

We’ll also be welcoming to our stand delegations of companies that are members (or soon will be members) of ‘Je choisis la French Tech’.

If you would like to organise a visit from your executive committee, procurement teams or innovation advisors to meet French Tech companies and learn more about the Je choisis la French Tech programme, there’s still time!

Get in touch at: je-choisis-la-frenchtech.dge@finances.gouv.

French gems on the Mission French Tech stand

This year, more than 40 top French Tech companies from across France will be joining us — a record number! They’ll be showcasing cutting-edge solutions to strategic challenges, particularly across the entire AI value chain.

Artificial Intelligence:

Health:

GreenTech / Agritech:

Digital:

Space:

Quantum / Cloud:

Cybersecurity:

Come and see us in Hall 1, stand H57!

The entire Mission French Tech team will be there to meet you, chat and answer any questions. We can’t wait to see you!Can’t make it in person? Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and X to catch all the highlights and announcements. VivaTech can also be experienced online!

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Among the many initiatives proposed by Business Day partners Bpifrance, France Digitale and Numeum, discover what Mission French Tech has in store for you:

Start the day at 9:00 AM in the Central Room with a presentation by the winners of the ‘AI for Efficiency’ Call for Expressions of Interest from the Direction Générale des Entreprises, concluding with remarks by the Director General of Enterprise, Thomas Courbe. Selected from over 500 applications, these AI projects aim to significantly improve competitiveness, innovation and productivity to drive the integration and adoption of AI in public administration, business and industry.

Then in the Master Stage at 11:30 AM, Julie Huguet, Director of Mission French Tech, will speak alongside Contensquare, LightOn, Pasqal and Scaleway on the AI value chain. From data collection to end use, through model training and integration into services or products, mastering the AI chain is essential for transforming data into innovation and guaranteeing our sovereignty.

Throughout the day, 6 round tables will be held in the Central Room to discover how AI is shaping many sectors:

Join us tomorrow to discover the many groundbreaking innovations in store!

Full program details and registration information available

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