The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) in France is inviting expressions of interest from innovative UK tech scaleups to join an exclusive event at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Paris on 12 June 2025.

The Tech for Growth event is a unique opportunity for UK scaleups to benefit from DBT support to forge valuable connections with large French corporates, potential partners and French government representatives.

The event will take place alongside the VivaTech 2025 tradeshow in Paris, which runs from 11-14 June.

The Tech for Growth event will focus on the following business streams:

• Telecoms & Media
• Finance & Services
• Health & Longevity
• Public Services

Key benefits for successful companies will include:

• Pitching & Networking Opportunities: Present your company’s solutions to French industry and government representatives at dedicated pitching and networking sessions.
• Tailored Support: Receive customised assistance from the DBT France team before, during and after the event to secure meetings and maximise opportunities to showcase your company’s solutions to clients and partners.
• Communications Exposure: Gain visibility for your company on UK Government social media as part of our campaign around VivaTech.
• VivaTech 2025: Take advantage of the chance to visit Europe’s leading tech-focused tradeshow, held in Paris from 11-14 June.

Please complete our Expression of Interest form by 11:59pm on 7 May if you would like to participate. Please note this is a competitive process and we will inform candidates of the outcomes of their application after the deadline.

Attending companies will cover travel and tradeshow ticket expenses.

Learn more about the Tech for Growth event here.