A BRIDGE BETWEEN ATHENS AND THE FRENCH TECH SCENE

The world is global, and so are we!

We have put together a huge network of 13 French Tech capitals, 45 French Tech communities in France and 63 French Tech communities based in 100 cities all over the world. Everyday they stimulate their local ecosystem, they are committed to developing it and supporting French Tech goals.

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La French Tech is based in France and is a unique movement bringing together start-ups, investors, policymakers and community builders, creating a powerful network of French Tech communities across the world.

La French Tech community is powered by committed members, all based in 100 cities around the world, and today Athens is one of them!

Past events

Decoding Failure, Unfiltered Talks

On March, the French Embassy hosted the event "Decoding Failure, Unfiltered Talks". This inspiring event took us to the heart of failure and transformation, with renowned speakers from various fields sharing their personal stories of setbacks and lessons learned. Discussions ranged from societal perceptions of failure, considerations when building and managing a startup, to others. It felt good to talk openly about setbacks, such discussions are necessary to feel better about failure and to dare more!

Seeds of Innovation / Waves of Changes

On November 14th, the French Institute of Greece in Athens hosted the "Seeds of Innovation, Waves of Change" event. This gathering was an enlightening exploration of advancements in Agrifood, Energy, Tourism, and Maritime sectors. Bringing together industry leaders from France and Greece, the event shined a spotlight on innovative practices and companies, facilitating engaging discussions and valuable networking opportunities.

Diverse Leaders Innovating Today

On October 12th 2023 at the French Embassy in Athens, we celebrated "Diverse Leaders Innovating Today." The event delved into the world of early-stage startups and highlighted the notable advancements made by women in healthcare and biotech. Discussions spanned topics from the changing landscape of leadership in varied corporate environments to the forward-thinking perspectives of investors in technology. A focal point was the transformative impact of diversity in fresh teams and entrepreneurial endeavors.

Our Launch Event

On June 8th of 2023, the French Embassy in Athens hosted the highly successful launch event of La French Tech Athens with more than 100 French and Greek companies in the sector, as well as investors, all taking part in the event.