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Klein • Wenner

Innovate. Compete. Expand. The DACH startup gateway to France.

Why this Challenge?

klein • wenner is a dynamic international law firm with a team of multicultural lawyers delivering hands-on legal expertise in all areas of business law.

This startup challenge, in partnership with the French-German University, recognizes the top three most innovative startups in new technologies from the Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and South Tyrolean markets that are ready to expand into the French market.

Our Startup Challenge

Innovate. Compete. Expand. The DACH startup gateway to France.

Context & Need:
THE CHALLENGE 2025 – Your Launchpad to the French Market! Are you a game-changing startup from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and South Tyrol ready to expand into France? If you’re shaping the future in AI, big data, Sustainability, or Cybersecurity, this is your moment. Gain visibility, connect with key players, and fast-track your growth in France with THE CHALLENGE – the competition organized by klein • wenner and the French-German University. Innovate. Compete. Expand Your gateway to new business opportunities!

Expected Solutions:
We are looking for groundbreaking digital innovations from startups based in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and South Tyrol eager to expand into in France. Whether your solution is in AI, big data, sustainability, or cybersecurity, we are looking for forward-thinking technologies that tackle both current and future challenges. THE CHALLENGE 2025 provides a unique platform to showcase your innovation, connect with industry leaders, and unlock new growth opportunities in the French market.

Scope:
#DigitalInnovation #StartupCompetition #DACHtoFrance #AI #BigData #Cybersecurity #SustainabilityTech #EuropeanTech #CrossBorderInnovation #TechForEurope #ScaleUp #FrenchTech #EUInnovation #FutureOfTech

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Innovate. Compete. Expand. The DACH startup gateway to France.

Apply Now

Innovate. Compete. Expand. The DACH startup gateway to France.

Apply Now

Selection Criteria

Maturity

Our competition is open to start-ups, which operate for at least 3 years in the field of digital innovation

Geography

Open to start-ups registered in the German (Handelsregister), Austrian (Firmenbuch), Swiss (Handelsregister) or South Tyrolean (Handelsregister Bozen) company register

Growth- potential

Our competition is open to start-ups, which have a business project in France to be realized within the next 18 months.

Rewards

Access to VivaTech
Free passes for the four-day event
Be part of the French-German Tech Lab
Exhibit on the French-German Tech Lab
Visibility
Showcase your startup on the pitch stage at the French-German Tech Lab.
Workshop
Lawyers from Klein Wenner and business experts will do a workshop with your startup at VivaTech to do a 360° analysis of your business project for France and give you hands on advice

Play an active role in our six business sectors

Your solution, product or service demonstrates that you can play an active role in LVMH's ecosystem and deliver on a large scale. Whether it be the creation process, the omnichannel customer journey, or operation and manufacturing, you support the Group's legacy of excellence and innovation in all areas of its 6 business sectors.