For Startups
Your ambition. The right support.
YOUR GATEWAY TO FRANCE MARKET
France Forward
A six-month support program combining a collaborative environment with mentors, industry experts and entrepreneurs to structure your startup and prepare its entry into the French market.
Who it’s for
International startups and entrepreneurs looking to establish or expand in the French market.
BUILD FOR YOUR NEXT MARKET
Beyond Borders
A one-year acceleration program supporting international growth through mentorship, business development and targeted access to investors.
Who it’s for
Startups and scaleups ready to expand beyond their domestic market. This is for you!
YOUR FIRST CUSTOMERS. YOUR NEXT STEP
Paris Launchpad
An early-stage program to help founders understand the French startup ecosystem, structure their idea, validate their business model and launch their company.
Early-stage startups, first-time founders and project holders at ideation, pre-seed or MVP stage.
SUPPORT AND FASTER PROGRESS
Momentum Sprint
A short, intensive program to accelerate growth through practical support in market strategy, commercial traction and international scaling.
Startups selected in collaboration with partners, already gaining traction and ready to accelerate international expansion.
RESEARCH INTO REAL-WORLD VALUE
AI Frontier
Atelier Founders’ AI acceleration program connects research, innovation and investment to help shape the technologies of tomorrow.
Innovative startups and SMEs in deep tech, creative and industrial sectors ready to scale their AI solutions.
PURPOSE INTO PROGRESS
Impact Makers
Support for impact-driven startups: go-to-market strategy, funding readiness and ecosystem connections to accelerate meaningful growth.
Early-stage entrepreneurs in the Paris region, from ideation to traction, building businesses with a positive impact.
A few things you might wonder.
No. Paris Launchpad and Impact Makers welcome early-stage founders. France Forward is designed for international tech startups that already have an MVP or a validated pilot.
Yes. France Forward supports international startups entering France. Beyond Borders and Momentum Sprint focus on international growth.
The proposed programs focus on incubation and practical support. Applying does not constitute an investment offer or guarantee funding.