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Do you know about La French Tech South Africa?

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19 January

The French Tech Communities abroad consist of groups comprised of French or Francophile entrepreneurs, volunteers, and individuals with local establishments. As integral members of the French Tech network, they actively contribute to enhancing our ecosystem’s global presence.

La French Tech South Africa’s role is to unite the local tech community and execute essential initiatives for promoting the French Tech brand in the region. It is one of the 67 French Tech Communities abroad that have received recognition worldwide.

The primary mission of La French Tech South Africa is to support the international efforts of Mission French Tech. This involves engaging and participating in the local entrepreneurial community, fostering the growth of French start-ups within their ecosystems, and executing strategic initiatives aligned with the priorities of Mission French Tech.

Comprising founders, investors, employees of start-ups and tech companies, as well as other stakeholders dedicated to promoting French Tech in their respective geographical areas, the International Communities coordinate their actions collaboratively with all entities within the French network. Their objective is to facilitate exchanges and interactions within their local ecosystems, while also fostering connections with the French ecosystem.

Join la French Tech SA on LinkdeIn here ➡ https://swll.to/FPVhY

and on Facebook here ➡ https://swll.to/QJK

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