La French Tech in Europe
The 30 French Tech Communities of Europe are joining forces to organise a side-event during VivaTech:
Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Belgrade, Berlin, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Italy, Krakow, Kyiv, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Montenegro, Munich, Oslo, Prague, Sofia, Stockholm, Switzerland, Vienna, Warsaw, Yerevan, Zagreb
Partners :
Barcelona Partner, Orrick, Startup City Hamburg, SouthwestX
Network with the presidents and board members of the French Tech Communities of Europe. Meet business angels and investors from the best European VCs. If your french startup expands to other countries in Europe, or if you want to invest in France, this event is a great opportunity to network with the some of the most active tech ecosystem builders of Europe : The European communities of French Tech.
5:30PM : Opening Doors
6:00PM-6:30PM : Opening Remarks by Institutional Leaders
Antoine Tesniere, Parisanté Campus Director
Julie Huguet, La French Tech Director
Benjamin Haddad, France’s Minister Delegate for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs
6:30PM-7:00PM : Awards Ceremony
7:00PM-10:30PM : Cocktail Networking
10:30PM : End of the Event
A message from our partners :
Startup City Hamburg is one of Germany’s most dynamic startup ecosystems, connecting founders, investors, and innovation-driven organizations across the region. At its heart are the Startup City Hamburg Guides - experienced entrepreneurs and ecosystem experts who offer hands-on support, insider knowledge, and tailored introductions. They help startups navigate the local landscape, tap into valuable networks, and accelerate their growth in a collaborative and future-focused environment. You can meet the team at VivaTech at booth 3F29, where they’re ready to support your next step into Hamburg’s startup ecosystem. Get connected with our startup guide :Yu Chen. Hamburg startups you can meet at Vivatech this year : elementarhy, COLIPI, MycoLutions, Nect, Planeteers, Time Teller, Lignopur, SupplyET, BrandPatrol, Spreat, Berking Theranostics, Aortex, Kolsetu, pickz ai
risingSUD, the economic development agency of the South of France, supports companies in their growth, international expansion, and innovation journeys. At VivaTech 2026, we are proud to support a delegation of 40 startups from our region, highlighting the excellence and diversity of our ecosystem. Through dedicated delegation programs, we facilitate meetings between international startups, investors, and regional stakeholders via curated networking events, guided tours, and matchmaking sessions. Feel in this form to participate to our matchmaking program. Join us at the Région Sud stand to connect, explore opportunities, and discover one of Europe’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. Discover our startups: View the booklet