Application Deadline: 24th August, 2016.

The French Tech Ticket is a one year program by the French government to attract gifted and ambitious individuals from all around the world and help them set up and develop their startup in France.

More than just a startup visa, this 12-month program offers end to end support on the journey from early stage start-up to successful business – from financial support and training to first customer acquisition.

Selected entrepreneurs and projects will work closely in one of the 41 top French partner incubators providing among others mentoring, fundraising strategy, expert advice and pitch practice.

In January 2017, 70 teams will be selected and welcomed to France to start the program.


Benefits

Winning teams will receive the following benefits:
€45,000 per team over the course of a year, with no loss of equity (€20k to cover personal costs and €25k to cover professional services)
Fast-track procedure for team members to obtain a French residence permit.
Tailored program of events to support your startup’s growth
Masterclasses
Networking events
Mentoring sessions
2 Demodays with investors and corporate executives
12 months in one of the 41 selected partner incubators
Dedicated office space
Weekly and monthly coaching sessions
A dedicated contact to help you through administrative procedures so you can focus on your startup!
“Welcome Guide” and special offers from our partners to help you relocate easily to France!

Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the French Tech Ticket, you must:
Be an early-stage-start-up or have startup idea/plan
Plan to develop your business in France
Be a team composed of 2 or 3 co-founders
Teams applying must be:
English-speakers
Composed of none or one French citizen maximum
Ready to relocate to France by January 2017
Ready to be fully-devoted to their project in 2017
The competition is open to individuals aged 18 or older.

Selection Criteria

Applications will first be reviewed by an independent panel. Successful applicants will then be interviewed by at least one incubator before being offered a spot.

Applications will be evaluated on:
team members and entrepreneurial skills
how feasible your product is
market potential
your marketing strategy
impact of your business being in France
financial growth

How to Apply

Interested and qualified start ups should APPLY HERE: http://getemployednigeria1..com.ng/2016/06/graduate-undergraduate-vacancies-posted_10.html