Welcome to La French Tech Shanghai
The French tech community in Shanghai
A vibrant community empowering French tech entrepreneurs in the Yangtze River Delta. Since 2016, we bring together founders, corporates, investors and experts through events, a members directory and Communities of Practice.
2016
Official chapter since
60+
Companies in our directory
Monthly
Connect events, open to all
Free
Membership for every profile
Next event · Thursday 22 October
FrenchTechSH Connect × NYU Shanghai – Exploring the State of Physical AI
NYU Shanghai, Pudong campus · 18:00 – 21:00
Our mission
Growing the French tech ecosystem in Shanghai
La French Tech Shanghai is the official French Tech community for Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta. We support the French and Francophone tech ecosystem through integration, visibility and collaboration.
Innovation · Sharing · Empowerment · Conviviality
Integration
Helping French and Francophone founders settle in and plug into Shanghai’s tech scene.
Visibility
Showcasing our startups and partners through our directory, events and channels.
Collaboration
Connecting startups, corporates, investors and experts to build projects together.
Events
Participate in our events
Events are at the heart of our community. Whether you are a founder, an investor, a student or a corporate innovator, there is a format for you.
Connect
Monthly · Open to all
Networking and discussions on tech trends, around broad topics.
Learn
Quarterly · On invitation
In-depth legal, financial or technical sessions, with limited seats.
Grow
Ad hoc · On invitation
Conferences, investor meetings and hackathons, with limited seats.
Membership
Join the community
Entrepreneurs, corporates, investors and partners: there is a place for you. Membership is free.
For everyone
FRIEND
Free
For anyone interested in technology and innovation.
- Take part in our events
- WeChat group to stay updated
For founders
CORE
Free
For French, francophone or francophile tech entrepreneurs.
- Access to all events
- Exclusive Learn and Grow events
- Listing in the ecosystem directory
Applications are reviewed before certification.
For companies
PARTNER
Free
For corporates, investors and enablers (tech services, legal, HR, marketing).
- Access to the ecosystem
- Speaking slots at our events
- Hackathon sponsorship
Enablers are qualified before being listed.
Why join
Benefits of joining
- Connect with the French tech ecosystem in Shanghai
- Networking and learning events
- Visibility for startups and enablers
- Contribute to French innovation abroad
- Communities of Practice: AI, data science, aeronautics, energy
News
Latest news
Thank you
Our sponsors and partners
Thank you to the sponsors and partners who supported us in 2025!
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