Club 600, a group established for French-speaking business executives in New York, is seeking French entrepreneurs with an early stage business in the US to apply for its 10th French-American Award Competition. The annual startup competition that began in 2008 supports French entrepreneurs launching businesses in the US.
Two startups will be selected to receive valuable in-kind prizes. To be eligible, the company founders need to be in business for three years or less and be fluent in both French and English. Entrants must offer a commercially viable product or a service that is on the American market and demonstrates the ability to generate revenues.
“We are proud to celebrate the 10th year of The French-American Entrepreneurship Award, and our history of honoring and supporting ambitious entrepreneurs who are breaking into the highly competitive American market,” said Anne Busquet, Executive Director of FAEA.
The first-place winner receives a cash prize of $10,000 and both the first and second place winners receive: coaching from CCE Dreamstart; a fully furnished office space in New York City for six months provided by Corporate Suites; a one year membership to the French-American Chamber of Commerce; while receiving bountiful media appearance and media coverage opportunities.
Winners will be announced at a special live ceremony on June 25, 2018, in New York City.
To apply, please visit http://www.faea-us.com/. The deadline is April 13, 2018.
