The French Healthcare NEXT Program organized by Business France encourages the international development of French new technologies to improve clinical care, reduce care costs and boost patient wellness.

NEXT is a 3-steps startup acceleration program for French companies in Digital Health, MedTech, BioTech willing to develop in North America.

KEY FIGURES:

• 100+ program alumni since its beginning.
• 90+ B2B meetings organized for 12 startups during the 2022 edition.
• 50+ North American partners.
• 24 North American Jury members from 6 strategic hubs: Montréal, Boston, New-York, San Francisco, Chicago & Houston.

AGENDA:

1^st step – SELECTION (March-Avril 2023 | Virtual)

• Submit your application to North American experts including Corporations, Hospitals, Insurance, Investors, Big Pharma & Big HealthTech and get recommendations on your solution and/or product.

2^nd step – MASTERCLASS, COACHING AND PERSONALIZED 1:1 (15 May-2 June | Virtual)

• Masterclass: learning sessions with North American experts regarding Regulatory & FDA, Market Access & Refunds, Marketing & Communication, Pitch & Positioning, HR & Implantation.
• Coaching & Personalized 1:1 sessions: with the aim to refine the participants’North-American strategy, as well as their product & solution presentations. They will be supported by regulatory, market access and communication experts during dedicated sessions.

3^rd step – BUSINESS ROADSHOW (October | Montréal and Boston)

• Personalized 1-1 meetings to present the participants’ innovation to the North American market with potential targeted experts, clients, partners, decision-makers and KOLs from Hospitals, Insurance, Investors, HealthTech, Distributors, Patient Associations, etc.
• Network & Pitch opportunity to gain visibility during in person networking events and pitch contests.

The North American Selection Committee (USA & Canada) evaluates French and selects the companies that will participate to the next steps (Masterclasses, coaching and personalized 1:1 & Roadshow).
These experts also support companies and play a key role during the program.

CONTACTS :

Jérôme REVOLE

Managing Director, North America – Healthcare & Life Sciences (New York, United States)

jerome.revole@businessfrance.fr

Louis MALATRAIT

Healthcare Trade Advisor Healthtech & Life Sciences, North America (Montreal, Canada)

louis.malatrait@businessfrance.fr

Flavio CARRATU

Healthcare Trade Advisor North America (Boston, United States)

flavio.carratu@businessfrance.fr

Pierre RENARD

Project Manager Healthcare Department (Paris, France)

pierre.renard@businesfrance.fr

Thomas LE QUEVEN

Healthcare Department Advisor (Paris, France)

thomas.lequeven@businessfrance.fr