French Tech is growing. As a significant sign for the New Year 2015, French Government just launched a set of tools not only allowing French startups to gain visibility and attractiveness internationally, but also to stimulate establishment of foreign startups in France.
 

French Tech internationalization will initially rely upon three tools:
 

  • Implementation of "French Tech Hub" label for big international metropolitan areas that have capacities to welcome and support French innovative startups development, as well as mobilizing resources to identify The French Tech and accelerate startups development in connection with "Métropoles French Tech", French cities that have developed strong innovative ecosystems.
     
  • Creation of French Tech international attractiveness platform with a $ 15M budget, led by entrepreneurs engaging promoting actions for the standing of French Tech and to attract investors and opinion leaders.
     
  • Introduction of French Tech Ticket, granting to foreign startups establishing in France financial support, accompaniment to set up its business and residence permit.