French Tech Houston

La French tech is an accreditation awarded by France to cities recognized worldwide for the dynamism of their startups ecosystem. The French Tech is responsible for supporting the structuring and growth of the French start-up ecosystem, in France and all around the world. FACC Texas is proud to host La French Tech Houston in the Texan ecosystem.

Houston ecosystem

Houston’s dynamic ecosystem serves as a beacon for progressive industries, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, life sciences and aerospace. The city proudly hosts key players such as Air Liquide, Schlumberger, TotalEnergies, Bollore Logistics, Texas Medical Center, Axiom, and NASA.

La French Tech Houston actively supports the local innovation ecosystem by fostering collaboration and connecting French tech companies to resources that support their growth within the area. It also promotes the unique savoir-faire of its community, helping to establish a strong presence in this dynamic market.

Board & Ambassadors

A strong team of entrepreneurs and experts leading the french tech community. 

Stephan Ireland

President at FT Houston
Opens Fees

Augustin Prate

Vice President at FT Houston
Chief Product Officer at Kayrros

Constance Bost

Executive Director

Tristan Sakr

Project Manager

Marc Cutler

Vice President at FT Houston
President & Country Manager at Geolith

Barbara Belvisi

Founder & CEO Interstellar Lab
Interstellar Lab

Aziz Bamik

Chief Business Officer
Ascenz Marorka

Yann Zagame

President
Medical Z

Alain Rouault

CEO
Watt & Well

Michel Izygon

Tietronix

Michel Nerrant

Vice President Sales North America
Blaxtair

Emmanuelle Schuler

Founder and President
Corallis

Pierre Floriano

Founder and President
ComteXBio

Stephan Vighetti

Managing Directeur USA + CAD
CTP environnement group

Damien Bourisquot

Head of Sales Americas
Iadys

Key Industries

  • Energy & Smart Cities
  • Biotech & Life Science
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Logistic & Transportation
  • Advanced Manufacturing

Houston’s credentials

  • 2# America’s most diverse city
  • #4 largest city in the U.S.A
  • Key talent & skilled workers
  • Two international airports & four ports
  • International population: 90+ nations represented
  • 50+ Incubateurs, accélérateurs, Makerspaces et espaces de coworking
  • $490 billion in regional GDP
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