The recent arrival of expert AI companies demonstrates Paris Region's unique ability to attract innovative companies from all sectors. What are the strengths of Europe's leading economic region in the international race for AI?

The region, located in the heart of Europe, offers an environment that is conducive to the development of AI thanks to:

• A wealth of exceptionally talented individuals trained at prestigious institutions (823,500 scientists and engineers in Paris Region across all fields)
• A dynamic innovation ecosystem with incubators and accelerators (over 250 referenced locations in Paris Region)
• State-of-the-art facilities and international connectivity (data centers, high-performance computing centers)
• Strong institutional support for emerging technologies (support programs in Paris Region, such as the Pack IA)
• A strategic location in the heart of Europe

Finally, according to the testimony from Roxane Varza, director of Station F (source: The Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025, Dealroom): "The Paris ecosystem has really accelerated over the last 12 to 24 months, largely thanks to AI expertise and a new wave of serial founders". The AI Action Summit in early 2025 also put the French ecosystem at the forefront of the global stage. The current geopolitical climate could also attract more talented individuals to France. The funding environment is favorable, and we are seeing more and more international funds strengthening their teams to better cover the French market. The government, which supports businesses and innovation, is attentive to entrepreneurs' needs.

Impressive figures that speak for themselves

At a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy, Paris Region is establishing itself as the essential hub where talent, investment, and innovation meet. The figures speak for themselves:

• 63% of AI startups in France are located in Paris Region, which represents around 500 startups (France Digitale)
• 3.8 billion euros invested in tech companies in Paris Region in 2024, including 35% in AI-related projects.
• According to LinkedIn Talent Insights, approximately 111,000 talented individuals have been trained in the AI sector in Paris Region.
• Approximately 150 research centers dedicated to artificial intelligence, collaborating with the world's leading universities.

Finally, Paris is the fifth global hub and leading European hub for artificial intelligence after the Bay Area, New York City, Toronto Waterloo, and Los Angeles, ahead of Boston, London, Cambridge, Tel Aviv, and others, according to the latest Dealroom Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 ranking.

(Source and criteria: France is the European leader in AI in terms of the number of startups (around 750), ahead of Germany (687).