Call for Applications: Global Pathfinders 2026

Interested in discovering France’s innovation and start-up ecosystem?

Following the success of the five Global Pathfinders projects in France in 2025, the French Office in Taipei is launching seven new thematic programs in 2026, including one dedicated to innovation.

The program “Paris Innovation Dreamers – Innovation & Start-ups” offers 10 young Taiwanese a unique immersion experience at the heart of Paris’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem!

Spend two weeks exploring France’s innovation landscape, guided by La French Tech:

📍 Paris (June 7–22, 2026)

1 — Dive into Paris’s innovation ecosystem

Visits to key innovation hubs such as incubators and a major university
Meetings with institutional stakeholders involved in technology policies
Discovery of cultural sites focused on tech and science

2 — Take part in VivaTech

Experience one of Europe’s largest tech conferences
Exclusive meetings with start-ups
Visit the Taiwan Pavilion and join the Taiwan networking evening

🎯 Program Objectives

Understand France’s approach to innovation and technology policy
Explore the French innovation and start-up ecosystem
Meet industry professionals: policy makers, incubators, start-ups
Gain insights into current issues in innovation, tech, and entrepreneurship

👥 Who can apply?

Taiwanese youth aged 18 to 30 passionate about innovation, technology, or the start-up world
English proficiency required; French is an advantage

ℹ️ Information & Applications

👉 https://twpathfinder.org/overview1830 — Program “G 3-7”
Join us for a unique immersion in France’s vibrant innovation landscape!