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History of the Start in France Program<\/i><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”justify” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” delay=”300″][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#00cae8″ style=”regular_underline” highlight_expansion=”default” underline_thickness=”default” delay=”200″]In 2005, the Office for Science and Technology (SST) of the Embassy of France in the United States<\/strong> created the Young Enterprise Initiative (YEi) <\/em><\/a>program, also known as YEi \u2013 Start in France. Initially launched in the United States under the name Young Entrepreneurs Initiative, the program was primarily aimed at French researchers living abroad with innovative entrepreneurial projects, to help them re-establish themselves in France. Over the years, YEi evolved to include more mature companies; in 2016, it expanded to other countries. Between 2005 and 2019, the program brought together 199 participants<\/strong> across 15 editions, originating not only from the United States but also from nine other countries: South Africa, Germany, Canada, Finland, Italy, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, and Taiwan. From 2018 to 2020, the program was directly managed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, before being suspended in 2021 due to the Covid-19 health crisis.<\/p>\n

In 2025<\/strong>, La Synapse relaunched the program in a new format<\/strong> under the name Start in France (first edition)<\/strong>, refocusing on innovation talents<\/strong>. Through an annual call for applications, Start in France selects candidates based in the United States\u2014regardless of nationality\u2014who carry an innovation project with proof of concept. Since 2025, three French innovation ecosystems have partnered with the program and host the laureates.[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_animated_shape shape_color=”#ffcfbf” width_desktop=”14vw” animation=”grow-in” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” animation_movement_intensity=”1.1″ animation_movement_persist_on_mobile=”true” position_desktop=”absolute” bottom_position_desktop=”0″ right_position_desktop=”0″ translate_y_desktop=”35%” translate_x_desktop=”20%” zindex=”-1″ animation_delay=”100″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”About the Program” id=”1695814019949-9″ tab_id=”1695814019950-3″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”20px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”50px” top_padding_tablet=”0″ top_padding_phone=”0″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”description”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”0px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”reveal-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” animation_offset=”90%” delay=”200″][nectar_animated_shape shape_color=”#f9f9f9″ width_desktop=”17vw” animation=”grow-in” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” animation_movement_intensity=”0.6″ animation_movement_persist_on_mobile=”true” position_desktop=”absolute” top_position_desktop=”250%” left_position_desktop=”0″ translate_x_desktop=”-50%” zindex=”-1″ animation_delay=”200″][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#ff4d00″ text_color=”#000000″ style=”half_text” custom_font_size=”2vw” id=”circle-highlight2″]\n

About the program<\/em><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”justify” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” delay=”300″][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#00cae8″ style=”regular_underline” highlight_expansion=”default” underline_thickness=”default” delay=”200″]The Start in France program<\/strong> is organized by the Office for Science and Technology (SST) of the Embassy of France in the United States<\/strong>, with the support of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This program aims to introduce selected laureates to the French innovation ecosystem<\/strong> and allow them to benefit from France\u2019s expertise and dynamism<\/strong> in this field. Through Start in France, laureates will be able to assess France\u2019s attractiveness in terms of innovation and research<\/strong>, as well as identify relevant support programs and mechanisms <\/strong>for their potential development.[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Eligibility criteria” id=”1695814020026-3″ tab_id=”1695814020027-0″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”eligibilite”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#ff4d00″ text_color=”#000000″ style=”half_text” custom_font_size=”2vw” id=”circle-highlight2″]\n

Eligibility criteria<\/em><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”justify” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” delay=”300″][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#00cae8″ style=”regular_underline” highlight_expansion=”default” underline_thickness=”default” delay=”200″]The Start in France program is open to PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, scientists, engineers, professors, entrepreneurs, and others carrying out an innovative project<\/strong> and wishing to explore the French ecosystem with the possibility of developing their entrepreneurial venture in France. The project must be supported with a proof of concept<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To be eligible, candidates must reside in the United States<\/strong>, and the project must not be carried by a startup incorporated<\/strong> in the United States at the time of application and participation in the program.<\/p>\n

No age or nationality restrictions apply.<\/strong>[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Participation fees” id=”1695814020070-0″ tab_id=”1695814020070-4″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”frais-participation”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#ff4d00″ text_color=”#000000″ style=”half_text” custom_font_size=”2vw” id=”circle-highlight2″]\n

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Fields of Activity and Geographic Locations<\/em><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”full_text” highlight_expansion=”default”]The Start in France program is open to all innovation projects. 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A Training and Immersion Program<\/i><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” highlight_color=”#00cae8″ style=”regular_underline” highlight_expansion=”default” underline_thickness=”default”]Start in France offers its laureates a training and immersion program in three stages<\/b>: <\/span><\/p>\n