APPLY
WHY APPLY
Whether they are France-based startups developing their business presence in the U.S., or U.S.-based startups 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
- 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted until Thursday April 27th 2023. Only the first 30 valid Applications will be accepted.
Complete the Application Form below and Agree to the Award Rules.
Email us your Executive Summary.
You can Email us if you have any questions.
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 (in English) by May 2nd, 2025 at 11:59pm (Eastern Standard Time)
The Jury will assess eligible startup participants based on the innovative, viability, profitability and scalability aspects of their business model and select the Winners.
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.
Complete Prize List
+ Priceless networking access
1st WINNER $30,000+ Value Prize
- 1 FACC “Councillor” membership for 1 year
- 1 FrenchFounders "Proximity" membership for 1 year
- 1 L'Alliance New York Patron membership for 1 year
- One Time custom made Consultation to develop your market in the US , up to 3 days, Business France, New York
- Deck review by 3 board members at FrenchTech, 30-45 min, FrenchTech
- One Time Consultation with an Attorney, up to 2 hours, Ernst & Linder LLP
- One Time Consulting session with Accountant, up to 2 hours, Jade Fiducial
- One Time Consulting session with PR Expert, up to 2 hours, Pressario
- Pitching and networking during Club600 dinner, mentions in Linkedin posts, press release and articles following the ceremony
- Invitation to pitch and network at a CCE quarterly lunch
- 1 office space up to 4 people for 6 months with Corporate Suites
- $10,000 in cash
2nd WINNER $20,000+ Value Prize
- 1 FACC “Active” membership for 1 year
- 1 FrenchFounders "Proximity" membership for 1 year
- 1 L'Alliance New York Patron membership for 1 year
- Deck review by 3 board members at FrenchTech, 30-45 min, FrenchTech
- One Time Consulting session with an Attorney, up to 2 hours, Ernst & Linder LLP
- One Time Consulting session with an Accountant, up to 2 hours, Jade Fiducial
- One Time Consulting session with PR Expert, up to 2 hours, Pressario
- Pitching and networking during Club600 dinner, mentions in Linkedin posts, press release and articles following the ceremony
- 1 Office space for 1 or 2 people for 6 months with Corporate Suites
- $5,000 in cash
3rd WINNER $15,000+ Value Prize
- 1 FACC “Active” membership for 1 year
- 1 FrenchFounders "Proximity" membership for 1 year
- 1 L'Alliance New York Patron membership for 1 year
- Deck review by 3 board members at FrenchTech, 30-45 min, FrenchTech
- One Time Consulting session with an Attorney, up to 2 hours, Ernst & Linder LLP
- One Time Consulting session with an Accountant, up to 2 hours, Jade Fiducial
- One Time Consulting session with PR Expert, up to 2 hours, Pressario
- Pitching and networking during Club600 dinner, mentions in Linkedin posts, press release and articles following the ceremony
- 1 Office space for 1 or 2 people for 6 months with Corporate Suites
- $2,500 in cash