The fifth Market Discovery Mission of the Ready2Scale acceleration program takes startups to Paris – the heart of European innovation and investment.
This four-day program brings together teams from Ready2Scale Batch 2 and opens doors to France’s thriving startup and investor ecosystem. Paris is home to world-class innovation hubs, leading research institutions, and a growing deeptech and healthtech community. Participants will gain practical insights into market entry, funding opportunities, and local business culture while connecting with key players shaping Europe’s tech future.
Agenda
9 June 2025
09:00 – 10:00 Networking Gathering
10:00 – 11:30 How to Enter the French Market:French market overview, key stakeholders, and regional contact points.
11:30 – 13:00 Deep Tech Investment Scene
Introduction to Omnes and France Deeptech Association. An investor perspective on deeptech investments, due diligence and fundraising processes, common pitfalls, and success stories.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Investment Scene in France & Business Etiquette Workshop
16:00 – 17:00 Q&A Session with Anne-Lebroton Wolf and Steve Cesse
10 June 2025
09:30 – 10:00 Networking Gathering
10:00 – 11:15 Investment Scene in Medtech & Cybersecurity
11:30 – 12:30 Scale Your Business with Choose Paris Region
12:30 – 13:30 Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in France
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
14:00 – 18:00 PariSanté Campus Live
Campus Live! takes place on June 10th at PariSanté Campus — a major annual event bringing together the entire digital health ecosystem: startups, corporates, public partners, researchers, and investors.
11 June 2025
09:00 – 18:00 VivaTech Day 1
14:00 – 15:00 No-Filter Talk with Cisco’s ex-CEO John Chambers
An open Q&A session at Station F with one of tech’s most influential leaders. From his time at Cisco to mentoring startups, John Chambers shares candid insights and lessons learned.
12 June 2025
09:00 – 18:00 VivaTech Day 2
11:00 – 12:00 No-Filter Talk with GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke
Live at Station F — a discussion on open source, AI, and the future of software development. Hear directly from one of tech’s most thoughtful voices during this interactive Q&A.
This mission promises to open doors for startups to strengthen their international partnerships, expand their presence in France, and uncover new opportunities in the European market.
*Read the summary of the Paris Market Discovery Mission here.