The FAID is an annual Franco-American event which brings together scientists, industrialists and investors. It is a free, high-level scientific event in Boston area where researchers and companies have the opportunity to exchange views on a specific technological issue, start-up co-operative activities and develop in business in a transatlantic perspective.
Promotion of innovation in the context of the Franco-American cooperation :
Watch of the innovation sector (Bulletins-electroniques in french),
Invitations and visits,
Sharing of best practices for technology transfer (FATTE+ program)
Young Entrepreneurs Initiative (YEI) and NETVA competitions.
"If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative." (Woody Allen)
French-American Innovation Day (FAID) FATTE+ Since its lauch in 2007, the "France-USA Technology Transfer Exchange program" (FATTE+) program supports collaboration in the field of Technology Transfer through sharing best practices between experts of both countries and projects funding.
New Technology Venture Accelerator (NETVA) The NEw Technology Venture Accelerator (NETVA) aims at building the global leadership of the French High-Tech Start-ups through an intensive entrepreneurial training and business development week in Boston, San Francisco, or Washington, DC area.
YEi Start in France The YEi Start in France is an accelerator for young foreign science-based companies interested in growing their business in France and Europe. It provides a personalized immersion week in France including training sessions, networking and one-on-one meetings
