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Paris startup ecosystem
Paris and the wider Ile-de-France region connect startups, research institutions, public innovation support, investors, and a large network of incubators and accelerators.
About
Paris sits within the wider Ile-de-France startup and research ecosystem. Choose Paris Region reported 8,600 startups in the region in its 2024 figures and more than 250 incubators and accelerators in its 2025 ecosystem map. The region also accounts for a large share of French research and development spending.
Station F is a major part of the city's support infrastructure, hosting more than 30 startup programs. The French Tech Mission, a public authority within France's economy ministry, is based there and supports the structure and growth of the French startup ecosystem.
These facts describe the local ecosystem. They do not imply that Superscout runs a Paris scout program, supplies investment opportunities, or owns a local deal-flow network.
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This month
On in Paris this month
30 startup events in the next 30 days, 17 this week, 30 free. The city as a calendar, with the hosts and venues that keep it full.
Tomorrow, Sunday, Nov 1
Horror Demo Night - Generathon #3 × Paris Creator Week
Demo day · Roland Sosin · La CristallerieFreeMonday, Nov 2
GEO : un dîner entre dirigeants marketing avec AirOps
Ally Rubin · Le Tout-ParisFreeTuesday, Nov 3
Data/IA : Faire de sa donnée un véritable actif
Ieva Gaigala · Google FranceFreeClub Innovation Curiosity x Climate House
Climate House · Climate House Paris SentierFreeScaling AI Startups: the GTM Playbook with Lovable and ElevenLabs
Stefany Ludeña · STATION FFreeStartup ecosystem standing
Where Paris ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Cities Index (Kearney) | 2025 | #3 | No change | B | Competitiveness, Performance, Talent, Business Climate |
 Global Cities Index (Oxford Economics) | 2026 | #3 | No change | B | Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Tech Ecosystem Index | 2025 | #4 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Finance, Growth, Talent, Innovation |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2026 | #9 | Down 1 | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | #11 | Up 1 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) | GSER 2026 | =13 | Down 1 | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent, Innovation |
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #23 | Down 4 | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
670 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Paris
Investors 495
Investor
InvestorWealth management for high-net-worth individuals and families.
InvestorEmpowering the French start-up ecosystem through public initiatives.
The 3 most prominent of 495. Browse all investors
Accelerators 73
AcceleratorINCO is a global social enterprise that empowers impact-driven entrepreneurs and businesses through accelerator programs, investment funds, and…
AcceleratorInovexus is a community-based acceleration fund that invests in early-stage B2B tech startups with global ambitions, operating across Europe, Asia, and…
AcceleratorTHE QUEST is a Paris-based entrepreneurial program that supports young builders aged 17 to 27 in developing tech projects. It provides funding,…
The 3 most prominent of 73. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 61
Venture studioBuilding and scaling software companies.
Venture studioIndustrializing the discovery process in manufacturing.
Venture studioBuilding deeptech startups for a sustainable future.
The 3 most prominent of 61. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 41
IncubatorThe world's largest startup campus.
IncubatorSupporting responsible entrepreneurship in France.
IncubatorInnovation hub for social and technological projects.
The 3 most prominent of 41. Browse all incubators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Paris
UniversityListed in 3 rankings
UniversityListed in 3 rankings
UniversityListed in 1 ranking
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Your way in
Raising in Paris
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Paris
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Paris
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Paris
Qonto identifies its current headquarters in Paris; the page does not say the company was founded there.
Source: About QontoThe organizer lists June 16-19, 2027 in Paris and displayed an open pass-registration CTA.
Source: 2027 EditionParis&Co describes five city challenges with support and Paris deployment; its page does not show deadline/open state.
Source: Le programmeThe regional association advertises €499/year membership with events and French Tech Central access; the linked form was not inspected.
Source: Adhérez à La French Tech Grand ParisThe regional association's own page reports its 130-commune scope, 8,000 startups and 355 funds.
Source: La French Tech Grand ParisThe government account dates Kyutai's Paris founding to November 2023 and says it presented Moshi in 2024.
Source: Kyutai, l’innovation en IA à la française
Questions about Paris
How does Paris rank as a startup ecosystem?
Paris is #9 of 1,556 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2026). It appears in 7 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Paris?
495 investors based in Paris have a profile here, including CDC Entreprises, BNP Paribas Wealth Management and La French Tech. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Paris?
Yes. Paris has 73 accelerators, 41 incubators and 61 venture studios on record, including INCO, STATION F and Hexa.
Which universities are in Paris?
3 universities have a profile: Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité and sorbonne universite.
Geographic proximity
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