French Tech Ticket : try to win 45,000€

The French Tech Ticket contest is back for a second edition. This program is dedicated to international entrepreneurs who have an ambitious project of creation and development of their startup in France.

After the success of the first edition in 2015 : 23 startups selected among 722 projects, a funding of 25 000€ for each winning project and a free support in a parisian incubator, the program is back with even more startup-tailored benefits.

This year, 70 startups from all over the world will be selected to join one of the France’s top 41 incubators during 12 months from January 2017. They are located in 11 French Tech cities. Each laureate startup will receive :

• 45 000€
• Fast-track procedure for team members to obtain a french residence permit
• Tailored program of events to support the startup’s growth
• A dedicated contact to help teams through administrative procedures
• A “Welcome Guide” and special offers from partners of the program to help teams to relocate easily to France

The requirements for the contest are :

• To be a foreign founding team of 2 or 3 people with 1 French citizen maximum
• Startups must be in the creation or growth phase
• To be an English speaking team because the entire program will be held in english
• The full team must be ready to live in France for a year and devote 100% of their time to their project.

You can apply to the contest online until the 24^th of August.

For more information, visit the website : https://www.frenchtechticket.com/