FABA Startup Competition 2026

Vote for the best startup and send the winner to the French American Business Awards 2026!

Companies competing in the “Startup of the Year” category at the FABA 2026 will present their projects to the public and to a jury of experts during a special showcase & pitching contest. This year, the Startup Competition will include two editions: one held in Los Angeles on May 5th, and another in San Francisco on May 7th. Laureates will be revealed during the FABA ceremony, on May 27th. 
 

All companies must meet all the following criteria:

- Have a French or dual citizen founder or CEO

- Funding received is limited to seed round

- Based in California, or based in France with a current development in California, or based in France with a future project of development in California

APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED BETWEEN JANUARY 15th AND APRIL 10th 2026.