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
- cash prizes and in-kind benefits
- product/service validation and potential funding options with investors
- mentorship to sharpen your elevator pitch
ELEGIBILITY
Startups must be founded or managed by a French-speaking executive (CEO, President, or any other C-level position)
Startups must be early-stage (no older than 3 years) and incorporated in the United States
Startups must be focused on developing a viable business model with an innovative product and/or service
Startups already operate from the United States
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 11, 2023 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.
Finalists will pitch and participate (in-person) in a Q&A in front of the Committee in New York City on June 4th, 2023
PRIZES
GOLD WINNER $25,000 Value Prize
$10,000 Cash Prize + in-kind benefits
SILVER WINNER $15,000 Value Prize
$5,000 Cash Prize + in-kind benefits
BRONZE WINNER $7,500 Value Prize
$2,500 Cash Prize + in-kind benefits
IN-KIND BENEFITS FOR
GOLD AND SILVER WINNERS
- 1 France – USA round trip ticket with Air France + 1 Air France Flying Blue Gold Card for 1 year
- 1 office space for 6 months with Corporate Suites
- 1 FrenchFounders membership for 1 year
- coaching and networking opportunities with Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France – North-East USA Committee (Dreamstart program)
BRONZE WINNER
- 1 Air France Flying Blue Gold Card for 1 year
- 1 office space for 6 months with Corporate Suites
- 1 FrenchFounders membership
- coaching and networking opportunities with Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France – North-East USA Committee (Dreamstart program)