This year, Science Technology Park Belgrade once again offers Serbian startups a unique opportunity to explore the French innovation ecosystem by participating in VivaTech, one of the world’s largest startup and technology conferences. This environment opens the door to new ideas, valuable connections, and potential collaborations that can support further product and business development. The goal is for teams to gain new knowledge, expand their network, and discover opportunities for partnerships, investments, and international market expansion.

This initiative is implemented through the cooperation between the French Government in Serbia and Science Technology Park Belgrade, in partnership with Bpifrance and La French Tech Belgrade.

Who can apply?
The program is open to startups developing an innovative and scalable product, whether it is a digital solution, hardware, or a physical product. Eligible applicants are micro and small enterprises with up to 50 employees, where at least 70% of ownership belongs to Serbian citizens. Teams are also expected to have already secured a minimum of €30,000 in external funding and to demonstrate a clear commitment to innovation, product scaling, and entering global markets. For more details, visit https://www.missionfrance.org/

Selected teams will have the opportunity to present their innovations through a pitch session at an event held at Science Technology Park Belgrade. During this session, an expert jury will select the startups that will participate in the Mission France program.

Applications are open until March 22, while the French-Serbian Innovation Forum will take place on April 2.

Interested startups can apply by filling out the application form available at the link

At the VivaTech event, a national Serbian pavilion will be organised, with its implementation and funding provided by the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, offering additional support for showcasing domestic startups on the international stage.