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YEi Start in France For science-based, early-stage companies that want to start their business in France and access Europe An accelerator program to get to know the French research and innovation environment Training sessions to learn how to conduct business in France Personalized week in France to meet with potential partners, connect with the best resources and set up business operations www.yeifrance.com
Who are we ? Organized by the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Scientific offices in French Embassies In partnership with BUSINESS FINLAND www.yeifrance.com
Why France? “France has all the assets to succeed. It has top engineers, great entrepreneurs, one of the best education systems in the world, great A dynamic, innovative environment infrastructure, and successful global companies.” “Paris benefits from a great political environment right now. We have a young Sundar Pichai A friendly startup ecosystem Chief Operating Officer, Google president who is startup friendly. France has capital, tax-incentive measures for entrepreneurs, and a great disruptive mindset.” Centrally located in Europe Xavier Niel Founder, Iliad, School, an Station F https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= sBizXog89ew We see immense potential in the entrepreneurial spirit of France to disrupt business models, create modern jobs, and unleash exciting new opportunities that help the world run better.” Bill McDermott Chief Operating Officer, SAP www.yeifrance.com
Why France? A friendly start up ecosystem JEI A TAILOR-MADE TAX REGIME FOR STATION F STARTUPS REDUCED TAXES DURING 8 YEARS TTHE BIGGEST STARTUP EXEMPTIONS FOR YOUNG AND INNOVATIVE COMPANIES CAMPUS IN THE WORLD Exemption from corporate tax for 3 years 1,000 start-ups and 3,000+ Exemption from local business and property taxes for 7 years work stations Exemption from social security contributions for 4 years and reduced payments for 4 additional years RESEARCH TAX CREDIT 30% tax credit on R&D up to €100 million / 100% companies are eligible / nearly 23 000 beneficiaries / 2ND LARGEST Over €6 billion of public support VC ECOSYSTEM IN EUROPE 2,5 Billion € RAISED IN 2017 EY 2017 www.yeifrance.com
Why France? A talent-friendly country French Tech Visa A simplified, fast-track procedure for international tech talent to obtain a residence permit known as the « passport Talent » New! The new French Tech Visa for Employees is one of the most open startup employees visa in Europe
What do we offer? YEi Start in France : a free immersive accelerator in France Get to know the French research Travel and accommodation Mentoring by experienced and innovation environment in Paris business people having Learn how to do business in conducted business between France France and country www.yeifrance.com
What do we offer? A unique access to the French Deeptech Week HELLO TOMORROW Get your invitation for GLOBAL SUMMIT March 12-13th 2020 INVESTOR DAY BUSINESS DAY 2 days to share your vision of the future with the March 11th 2020 March 10th 2020 deeptech community. An entire day dedicated to An entire day dedicated to Benefit from a tailored program guiding you investment meetings with 200 of corporate meetings with the through visionary keynotes, experts panel the most prominent VCs and leaders in the deep tech network interactive sessions and immersive worhshops. CVCs in the world. Get the chance to pitch your project to the community
They chose France Alumni achievements Pathmaker Neurosystems opens in MatchUpBox has offices in the US research lab in the Brain and Spine and in France Institute Not only did YEi Start in France startups choose France: France is attracting 4800 American Companies and new famous R&D centers and incubators www.yeifrance.com
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU ARE: established in Finland an early-stage of development (seed-phase or series A) innovative company developing a new technology, based on Artificial intelligence applied to any industry not a giant yet: a team of at least two working on the project but fewer than 30 employees and less than $2 million in annual revenue If you don’t fit the requirements but still want to apply please contact us www.yeifrance.com | admin@yeifrance.com
Key Dates 2019-2020 SELECTION PROCESS IN FINLAND IMMERSIO WEEK IN FRANCE FOR THE LAUREATES March 9-13 November 22 French Deeptech Week in Paris Application deadline March 9 End of November How to start business in France- intensive training Selection process including video interview with pre- March 10 selected candidates Business Day March 11 December Investors Day Announcement of the laureates March 12-13 HelloTomorrow Global Summit www.yeifrance.com
How To Apply? Applications: October 1 to November 22, 2019 Follow us on twitter Further info: Elena Ceccarelli @YEiAccelerator elena.ceccarelli@france.fi www.yeifrance.com
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