French Tech Tour to India 2016 is a platform bridging French and Indian tech ecosystems

The Trade & Investment Commission of France in India – Business France – is organising the first edition of what is called ‘French Tech Tour to India’. It is a multiformat platform that will run over the Embassy and the Consulate Generals of Delhi NCR, Bangalore and Mumbai starting 24 October until 28 October. Curated networking events across New Delhi (24 October, 2016), Bangalore (26 October, 2016) and Mumbai (28 October, 2016) have also been organised. The “French Tech Tour to India 2016” will allow participation of “French Tech” ecosystem at the ongoing Nasscom Product Conclave 2016 and the objective is strengthening awareness between the French and Indian Tech ecosystems. This is also to promote France towards Indian Tech companies as a leading Innovation and Business Hub in Europe. India and France both belong to the top 5 of the tech startup ecosystems in the world, and it is believed  further initiatives need to be developed to exploit the true potential for synergies and value co-creation between the two startup powers. France stands among the leading ecosystems globally when considering tech-related entrepreneurship and innovation. For some years now, the French Tech ecosystem has enjoyed a steady and strong development. Like India, it has also emerged as a leading Startup Power, home to vibrant Tech Hubs and talents. The Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler said, “French Tech Tour to India will offer its participants a one-week program across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. It will be an immersive program for 9, carefully selected, innovative “French Tech” startups and SMEs who are looking at expanding in the Indian market. I am convinced that the multiple interactions, which will take place over the course of this week, will pave the way for further collaborations, agreements and partnerships between French and Indian Tech stakeholders!” Along with the “French Tech Tour to India 2016”, another announcement is the the Season 2 of the “French Tech Ticket” program. This is a one year program to welcome foreign entrepreneurs and early stage startups to set up and accelerate activities in France. It should be noted that India ranked first, for the second consecutive year and by a large margin when it comes to the number of applications it received. Sylvain Biard, Managing Director Mumbai Office and Head, Tech & Services Department, Business France said, “Building on the promising level of cooperation shown at the Economic, Investment, Academic and R&D levels, the “French Tech” and “India Tech” is relevant to co-create further economic value, which gives us even more eagerness to bridge and synergize further the two ecosystems. Business France is thus deeply engaged in this drive aiming at further encouraging “India Tech” players to consider France as both a relevant partner, market and Hub in Europe, and vice versa. The “French Tech Tour to India 2016”, to become an annual rendezvous, shall contribute to this ambition in complement to other initiatives.”