“I met a lot of great people thanks to La French Tech – I got new business opportunities around the world”
– Philip LeBlanc, Wow Solutions
A bridge between Madrid and La French Tech Scene
Mission
“La French Tech” is our startup scene in France. It’s an unique movement bringing together startups, investors, policymakers and community builders. La French Tech hub Madrid is expanding the french technology scene and spirit beyond frontiers.
The French Tech Madrid is an initiative powered by the Ministry of Economy and Finance of France, promoting french tech start ups, helping them develop in Madrid and Spain, animating a local network of corporate, institutions, VCs, integrating Spanish start ups in the ecosystem .
Our mission? To make France one of the greatest places in the world to launch and grow global companies that make sense for our future. By our international footprint, we expand the reach and help the french tech spirit to spread.
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Meet and grow together
We organize many different events along the year. These events are always an opportunity to highlight french technology and innovation as well as gather actors of the local ecosystem. Stay tuned!
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La French Tech Krakow
The French touch of the Krakow start-up community
Partner Spotlight : Next Door x Bridge Up #2 ![]()
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For this second edition of Bridge Up, we are proud to partner with Next Door, a modern student residence redefining student living in Kraków.![]()
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Located near major universities and designed with students in mind, Next Door goes beyond traditional accommodation. It offers fully equipped, independent studios combined with thoughtfully designed shared spaces, creating an environment where students can both focus and connect. ![]()
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What makes Next Door stand out is its vision: not just providing housing, but building a true student community.![]()
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Residents benefit from:![]()
・Private, modern apartments with full amenities![]()
・Dedicated study areas and collaborative spaces![]()
・Social areas designed to meet, exchange, and create![]()
・A strong focus on quality of life, sustainability, and well-being ![]()
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This approach naturally resonates with what we aim to build with Bridge Up:![]()
bringing people together, fostering collaboration, and creating meaningful exchanges.![]()
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At Bridge Up #2, we explore how AI can transform education.![]()
With partners like Next Door, we also highlight how the student experience itself is evolving, beyond classrooms.![]()
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A big thank you to Next Door for supporting this edition and contributing to a more connected and dynamic student ecosystem in Kraków.![]()
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‼️For more informations about Next Door offer : nextdoor-housing.pl
Bridge Up #2: The Future of AI in Education![]()
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Bridge Up returns to Kraków for a second edition, with a stronger international dimension. Don’t miss it !![]()
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This session will focus on a key question:![]()
How might AI transform education?![]()
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The event is organized by La French Tech Krakow and hosted at AGH University of Krakow, one of Poland’s leading technical institutions.![]()
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We are also pleased to partner with EDHEC Business School, one of Europe’s leading business schools, ranked among the top institutions in France and internationally recognized for its excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation, and global leadership.![]()
For this edition, EDHEC Business School will bring a delegation of 30 students, adding a strong international and business-oriented perspective to the discussions.![]()
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This edition is also supported by Next Door, a modern student residence brand in Kraków focused on creating high-quality living environments and fostering community through shared spaces and events.![]()
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We are also proud to partner with Bed Republic, a company developing innovative sleep solutions at the intersection of hardware, software, and user experience![]()
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Bridge Up is designed as a collaborative mini-hackathon, where participants will:![]()
-Work in teams on a real, high-impact topic![]()
-Combine perspectives across tech, business, and strategy![]()
-Develop concrete and actionable solutions![]()
-Present their ideas at the end of the session![]()
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The evening will conclude with a networking session, bringing together students, professionals, and members of the local tech ecosystem.![]()
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📆 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 — 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM![]()
📍 AGH University of Krakow — Room D17![]()
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Applications are required and spots are limited to ensure a high level of discussion and collaboration.![]()
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Register here : luma.com/tsqnf6tl![]()
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Before joining us, take a look at what we built during our first edition:
Women driving innovation at KEM #38 in Kraków 🚀![]()
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For this special Women’s Day edition of Krakow Enterprise Mondays (“She’s Business”), La French Tech Krakow was proud to be represented by Caroline Ostara Teugels and Lisa Trapletti, who took the stage.🎙️![]()
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The event brought together inspiring voices from across the ecosystem, with key insights on leadership, fundraising, and innovation shared by Roza Szafranek (HR Hints), Gabriela Brodzińska (betacluster Ventures), and Weronika Furtak (Bugstruck).![]()
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Beyond the talks, the evening highlighted what makes Kraków’s startup scene so dynamic: strong community, meaningful exchanges, and opportunities to connect, including during the Open Mic session.![]()
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A great moment to celebrate and support the women shaping the future of innovation.
Bridge Up #2: The Future of AI in Education 🎓 : Applications Open ![]()
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After a successful first edition, Bridge Up is back in Kraków for an even more ambitious session, bringing together bright minds to tackle one of today’s most pressing questions:![]()
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How might AI transform education?![]()
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Organized by La French Tech Krakow, this second edition will take place at AGH University of Krakow, one of Poland’s leading technical institutions, and in partnership with EDHEC Business School, one of Europe’s leading business schools and ranked among the Top 5 business schools in France, internationally recognized for its excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation, and global leadership.![]()
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This edition is also in partnership with Next Door, a modern student residence brand offering fully equipped apartments in Kraków. Designed to combine comfort, convenience, and community. Beyond accommodation, Next Door creates an environment where students can live, connect, and thrive, with shared spaces, events, and a strong focus on quality of life.![]()
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What to expect?![]()
Bridge Up is a mini-hackathon experience, where participants:![]()
- Work in teams on a real, high-impact topic![]()
- Combine diverse perspectives (tech, business, strategy…)![]()
- Build concrete, actionable solutions![]()
- Present their ideas at the end of the session![]()
- The evening will wrap up with a networking session, giving you the chance to connect with ambitious students, professionals, and experts from across the ecosystem.![]()
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👉 This edition will also bring together a delegation of 30 EDHEC Business School students, adding a strong international and business-oriented perspective to the discussions.![]()
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Registration link : luma.com/tsqnf6tl ![]()
⚠️ Important: Spots are limited and applications are required. Applications will be carefully selected to ensure the highest quality of discussions and collaboration. ![]()
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📅 Tuesday, April 14th — 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM![]()
📍 AGH University of Krakow — Room D17![]()
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If you’re curious about AI, passionate about education, or simply eager to collaborate with inspiring people, this event is for you.![]()
👉 Apply now and be part of the movement bridging ideas, people, and innovation.
La French Tech Krakow at Marketplace Connect: Exploring How Marketplaces Impact Brand Identity![]()
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On February 11, 2026, Luis Rodrigues Pires represented La French Tech Krakow as a speaker at Marketplace Connect in Paris, taking part in a panel discussion with e-commerce directors on a key question for the sector:![]()
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“Are marketplaces threatening brand identity?”![]()
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This discussion is particularly timely as e-commerce represents several billion euros across Europe, while companies accelerate their international expansion and face increasing competitive pressure from outside the region.![]()
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La French Tech Krakow continues to position itself at the heart of strategic conversations shaping the future of e-commerce, marketplaces, retail media, data and AI. Its participation in such panels in Paris highlights the rising relevance of the Krakow tech ecosystem and its role in fostering cross-border dialogue.![]()
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This edition of Marketplace Connect gathered 84 speakers, nearly 600 registered participants, 45 sponsors and partners, and more than 50 conferences covering performance, product flows, profitability, data, AI, retail media and international development.![]()
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The event also provided an opportunity to see the presence of Polish companies such as Base. com, further reinforcing the strong Franco-Polish connection within the e-commerce and marketplace ecosystem.![]()
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La French Tech Krakow extends its sincere thanks to Alain Guiet for the invitation and for organising an event of such scale and impact.![]()
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Nicolas Marsaud, Carlos Cantoni![]()
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📸: Grégory Forestier
- “Working with La French Tech is the best way to expand your international growth within a few weeks.”– Eva Senicic, Digital World
- “La French Tech provided great support and I plan to continue to use their services in the future, for my business needs.”– Marc Delousier, FutureMix
