Selecting criteria
Benefit from Business France expertise!Our goal: to enable you to implement your internationalisation strategy in a concrete and effective manner.
Covered sectors
What are the selection criteria?
A maximum of twelve innovative companies will be selected for the 2026 edition based on the following criteria:
- Be a start-up/SME/mid-cap company – ideally in the Seed, Series A, or Series B phase
- A product marketed in France and some international references
- A clear USP to stand out from local competition
- Growth mindset: an ability to accept feedback and be willing to start over
- Commitment: full commitment from the CEO or a senior executive throughout the programme (at least English-speaking)
- A website available in at least English or German