2026 Impact Germany - Switzerland
Boost your development in Germany and Switzerland7th edition of the Tech Impact booster in 2026 – Support for your development strategy in German-speaking markets with local partners (prospecting, market research, networking events, communication initiatives)
- March 2026 to December 2026
- Paris, Düsseldorf, Zurich + hybrid format
IMPACT GERMANY – SWITZERLAND 2026
Applications are now open !
Key numbers
Startups per year
Alumni
Mentors involved since the first edition
B2B meetings since August 2020
Countries overview
Key facts about Germany
Germany alone accounts for more than 21% of the EU’s GDP, making it Europe’s leading economic power. With a population of around 83 million, there are numerous business opportunities for innovative French companies across the border.
Key facts about Switzerland
Switzerland is a country with a population of 9.2 million and is the European champion in innovation. Switzerland is often the first choice for global tech leaders looking to set up shop. The country is home to more than 100 companies ranked as leaders in their sectors, and 16 Swiss family businesses are among the 500 largest companies in the world.
Testimonials
” We launched our business in Germany two years ago. Our goal was to get our business off the ground and replicate our French success stories in Germany. […] The Impact Germany programme provided us with a wealth of market knowledge through workshops, interesting feedback, as well as valuable contacts and sales leads. “
” Business France’s support has had a significant impact on our return on investment (ROI). Thanks to their support, we have been able to reduce our costs of entering the German market while maximising our operational efficiency. “
” Since completing the Impact Germany programme, we have been able to hire a local team to launch our business in the country. We are partnering with the leading business finance intermediary, we have signed our first clients, and we have been able to participate in renowned events such as Frankfurt Digital Finance. “
” One thing that particularly mattered to us was the ability for Business France to put us in touch with prospects and potential partners in order to facilitate our introduction on the German market. “
Articles with our partners
Why Hamburg Is the Hidden Gem French Startups Can’t Afford to Ignore
For French entrepreneurs looking beyond the usual European hotspots, Hamburg is the unexpected powerhouse rising quietly—but rapidly—on the startup scene.
Germany’s second-largest city offers a rare blend of creative energy, economic stability, and international openness that makes it an irresistible launchpad for ambitious French founders (read more here).
In partnership with Invest in Bavaria:
Cécile Poulet, Managing Director of Inovatic, strengthens the French presence and explores the German marketat the Seamless trade fair in Munich
Cécile Poulet, Managing Director of Inovatic, made a striking entrance at the Seamless trade fair, one of the key events for innovation in the e-commerce and payments sectors, held on 10th and 11th September in Munich. Taking advantage of the dynamism and economic attractiveness of Bavaria, Ms. Poulet seized the opportunity to meet the main players in the sector, as part of a cross-border collaboration.
Inovatic is a French fintech company founded in 2000 that aims to revolutionise the credit sector by providing lenders credit decision tools with the right data… (read more here)