LA FRENCH TECH RALEIGH
Where French innovation meets one of America's fastest-growing tech ecosystems
La French Tech is a French government initiative supporting French startups around the world through a network of 110+ communities across 60+ countries. This powerful, unique movement brings together French or Francophile entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers and community builders who contribute to the impact of the French global innovation ecosystem.
La French Tech Raleigh is an accredited community that is co-led by the FACC Carolinas and supported by the French Embassy, Business France, and the Consulate General of France in Atlanta.
A locally-anchored global network
La French Tech Raleigh connects local entrepreneurs to a worldwide ecosystem of French startups, investors, and institutions.
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Major French groups have chosen the Carolinas, including bioMérieux, Schneider Electric, Michelin, Dassault Systèmes, Air Liquide, EDF, and Vinci.
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French companies in the area have created 15,500 jobs and account for 5.1% of all jobs created by foreign companies in NC (source: French Embassy 2024 Economic Report).
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$4.88 billion are traded annually between North Carolina and France.
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NC ranks #1 in the US for women in the tech workforce (37.7%) and #8 for expected tech job growth through 2029.
Bridging French Tech
& the Research Triangle
Quarterly Tech Events
Discussions, panels and networking sessions on topics relevant to French and American entrepreneurs in the Triangle
Soft Landing Support
Connecting French founders and companies with local partners, investors and institutions through Team France Export
Community
Building
Monthly dinners with tech leaders and strategic partners from the local tech community
French Tech Promotion
Showcasing French startups and talent through events, social media, and the "French Tech on Tap" podcast format