Review of some recent success stories where the agency helped companies set up in the heart of Europe.

A true technological hub on the Old Continent, Paris Region is establishing itself as a prime destination for companies from around the world that specialize in artificial intelligence. In fact, North American tech giants have made the region an AI hub. Vincent Simonet, Google's engineering director in France recently stated in an interview : "Paris is a prime location in the AI race"

From Canada to the United Arab Emirates, via the United States, Singapore, and India, major players in AI are choosing Paris and its region for their European development, drawn by a dynamic ecosystem and a strategic vision that fosters innovation. This offers opportunities for development in a setting that remains as inspiring and welcoming as ever, as demonstrated by the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

A growing international appeal

With the upcoming Viva Tech from June 11 to 14, 2025, one of the world's largest innovation events, the Choose Paris Region team would like to highlight recent foreign companies that have set up in the AI sector, further confirming the capital region's growing appeal.

From Canada to Paris: Happly.ai, inclusive innovation

The Canadian startup Happly.ai has chosen Paris as the location for its European expansion, with the support of Business France. Its AI-based platform is revolutionizing access to financing for marginalized entrepreneurs and has found a receptive market for its technology and vision in the French capital. This strategic choice perfectly illustrates Paris Region's ability to attract projects that blend technological innovation and social impact.

American expertise finds a home in Issy-les-Moulineaux

Avanade, a global leader in Microsoft digital solutions for AI, is continuing its expansion by recruiting 150 people at its headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux. The company is focusing on training in response to skills shortages, while also promoting inclusion through partnerships such as the one with the École de la deuxième chance (Second Chance School). Choose Paris Region helped make this happen by giving them the inside scoop on the local ecosystem and recruitment opportunities.

Singapore steps up its presence in Paris

Insider, a Singapore-based AI-powered omnichannel customer experience platform, highlights the French market's vitality. Established in Paris since 2019, the company plans to recruit 10 new employees to meet growing demand, including Customer Success Managers and Solution Architects, bringing its Paris workforce to 25.

India invests in research and innovation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the Indian IT services giant, inaugurated its Pace Port Paris innovation center in June 2024, which also houses its first Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence outside India. This center takes a human-centered approach and specializes in brain-machine interfaces and artificial empathy. With 1,600 employees currently in France, TCS aims to double its workforce, thereby demonstrating its strong commitment to the region.

The United Arab Emirates chooses Paris for its AI laboratory

La Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world's first university dedicated to AI, has opened its “France Lab” in Paris. This research center focuses on large language models (LLMs) and promotes collaboration with leading French institutions. It has also introduced MBZUAI startups such as Genbio AI to France, opening up new opportunities for French researchers and engineers.

These recent developments show how Paris Region is really good at bringing in innovative companies from all sorts of fields.

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