Faea

THE 16th French American

Entrepreneurship

AWARD

FAEA 2024, 15th edition, ended ! Aspivix, Weward and Yuka are the winners !

Countdown to FAEA 2025 Awards Ceremony

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WHY APPLY

Whether you are a U.S.-based startup or a France-based startup developing your business presence in the U.S. and founded/or led by French entrepreneurs, the FAEA empowers the winners with a unique opportunity to reach their next level of development with:

  • exposure and networking opportunities in the French business community and in the U.S. startup ecosystem
  • cash prizes and in-kind benefits
  • product/service validation and potential funding options with investors
  • mentorship to sharpen your elevator pitch.

ELEGIBILITY

Startup must have been in business in the US and its territories (FEIN required) for at most 5 years.

Has raised no more than $10m and is owned or led by a French Founder/ CEO or C-Level executive.

US startup can be a subsidiary of a French company created within the past 7 years.

Only for-profit business may apply.

SELECTION PROCESS

APPLICATION

FINAL ROUND

AWARDS CEREMONY

Startups need to assess their eligibility, comply with the FAEA rules and submit their application and Executive Summary by May 2nd, 2025 at 11:59pm (Eastern Standard Time)

The Committee will assess eligible startup participants based on the innovative, viability, profitability and scalability aspects of their business model and select the Winners.

The Committee will select 3 winning startups.
The 3 Winners will pitch and participate (in-person) in a Q&A in front of the Jury in the offices of former FAEA winner Extend in New York City on Sunday June 1st, 2025.
 
The winning startups will be announced during the Award Ceremony which will be held at The Consulate General of France in New York on June 3rd, 2025.

KEY DATES 2025

Monday /   MARCH 18th

FAEA Application Opening

Tuesday /   MAY 2nd

Deadline to submit entries to the FAEA selection

Monday / MAY 19th

Announcement of the 3 startup finalists

Monday /   JUNE 2nd

Networking events in New York City for the 3 startup finalists, plus dinner at Club600

PRIZES

  • 1st WINNER

    $30,000+ Value Prize
  • 2nd WINNER

    $20,000+ Value Prize
  • 3rd WINNER

    $15,000+ Value Prize

SPONSORS 2025

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