Red Rooster Dispatch #22
From Warsaw to Paris: the conversation continues
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âïžSummer may be a quieter season for some, but innovation certainly isnât taking a break. This edition of Red Rooster Dispatch brings together the stories shaping the French, Polish and wider European tech ecosystem: from two podcast episodes and upcoming community events to major startup funding, AI developments and inspiring examples of cross-border collaboration.
Whether youâre looking for fresh insights, new opportunities or simply a dose of ecosystem news before autumn picks up, weâve got plenty to share.
Letâs dive in! đ„
đ La French Tech Poland featured in LâExpress
Great news: French Tech Connect Poland gets a full page in LâExpress, June 18 edition (page 37). A wonderful spotlight on the French-Polish tech ecosystem and the momentum weâre building together!
This feature reflects a deeper trend: French media are paying more and more attention to Poland, now one of Europeâs most dynamic tech ecosystems. Beyond the coverage, real bridges are being built between the two countries connecting French and Polish companies, investors and talent and every mention in a leading title strengthens those ties.
We were delighted to welcome LâExpress among our media partners for this edition, and we warmly thank their team for this coverage. Find it in the print edition!
đŹ French Tech Connect Poland 2026 â Relive the Highlights
What happens when more than 900 founders, investors, corporates and innovators spend a day exchanging ideas under one roof? Our two-minute recap captures the conversations, startup pitches, networking and Awards Ceremony that made French Tech Connect Poland 2026 our biggest edition yet.
Whether you joined us in Warsaw or are discovering the event for the first time, itâs the perfect way to experience the highlights.
đ„ Watch the recap and see how it all came together!
đïž Red Rooster Podcast #8: Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin
Blockchain is often associated with cryptocurrencies, but what if its biggest impact has nothing to do with Bitcoin? In this new episode of the Red Rooster Podcast we explore how blockchain could become the invisible infrastructure behind payments, digital identity, smart contracts and cross-border services. Together with experts from L2BEAT and T1 Protocol we discuss the opportunities, challenges and misconceptions surrounding one of todayâs most debated technologies.
đ§ Watch the full episode on YouTube!
đ«đ· Celebrating French National Day in Warsaw
Every year, 14 July is an opportunity to celebrate not only Franceâs National Day, but also the values of openness, collaboration and innovation.
We were delighted to join the celebrations hosted by the Embassy of France in Poland, bringing together representatives from government, business, startups, investors and public institutions. As Ambassador Ătienne de Poncins reminded us, Europeâs future depends on strong partnerships between France and Poland: a vision that closely reflects the mission of La French Tech Warsaw.
đVenture CafĂ© Warsaw: where the ecosystem meets
Thursday Gathering #262 GOING GLOBAL, SCALING SMART
đ 13 August 2026
đ 18:00-21:00
đ CIC Warsaw, Varso Place, Chmielna 73
What does it really take to grow beyond your home market? Growing internationally takes more than entering a new market: it requires understanding people, culture and leadership at every stage of the journey. This edition explores how founders and business leaders can scale across borders, build strong teams and navigate the challenges of international expansion. Plus, startups will once again have the chance to pitch their ideas during the Open Pitch Session.
Thursday Gathering #263 AI RESHAPING DAILY LIFE
đ 27 August 2026
đ 18:00-21:00
đ CIC Warsaw, Varso Place, Chmielna 73
AI is becoming part of everyday life, but where is it creating real value? This edition looks at Europe's growing AI ambitions, practical ways to use AI in our daily work and learning, and how businesses can prepare for a future where artificial intelligence is built into almost everything we do.
đ«đ· VivaTech 2026: A Decade of Innovation
VivaTech celebrated its tenth edition from June 17 to 20 in Paris, once again bringing together the global tech community. Under this yearâs theme, âImpact, Not Illusion,â more than 180,000 attendees from over 170 countries, 15,000 startups and 4,000 investors gathered around the ideas shaping the future of AI, deeptech, cybersecurity and energy.
For us, one of the highlights was seeing the winners of the French Tech Connect Poland Startup Pitch continue their journey in Paris. As part of their award, they joined VivaTech to meet investors, founders and partners from across the world.
Itâs a reminder that French Tech Connect doesnât end with the awards ceremony. Itâs about opening doors, building international connections and giving promising startups the opportunity to take their next step on one of Europeâs biggest innovation stages.
đïž How Should We Educate Tomorrow's Engineers?
What if the future of tech education has less to do with lectures and more to do with solving real problems? In the latest podcast from our partner Webellian, the team sits down with representatives of 42 Warsaw to discuss how software engineering education is evolving in the age of AI. The conversation explores peer-to-peer learning, practical experience, the growing role of artificial intelligence and why curiosity, collaboration and resilience are becoming just as important as technical skills. The discussion also looks at how closer collaboration between education and industry can help prepare talent for the challenges ahead.
đ§ Watch the full conversation!
đĄïž France chooses ChapsVision in a push for digital sovereignty
France has taken another step towards greater technological independence by choosing French company ChapsVision to gradually replace Palantir within its domestic intelligence agency.
Beyond a single contract, the decision reflects a wider European trend: investing in homegrown technologies, strengthening strategic autonomy and building trusted digital infrastructure. Itâs a conversation that resonates well beyond France, including across Central and Eastern Europe, where innovation and security are becoming increasingly connected.
đ«đ· From Julie Huguet: French Tech Keeps Raising the Bar
In a recent update, Julie Huguet, Director of La French Tech, highlighted the strength of the French startup ecosystem: more than âŹ5 billion raised across 257 funding rounds in the first half of the year, with deeptech leading the way.
She also celebrated Skelloâs âŹ200 million funding round, describing it as another example of the ambition and international growth of French startups and of the growing impact of women entrepreneurs across the ecosystem.
đ”đ± Poland backs ElevenLabs and invests in its AI ecosystem
Poland has taken a strategic step in supporting one of its biggest AI success stories. In June, Vinci, the venture arm of state development bank BGK, acquired an $11 million minority stake in ElevenLabs, the AI voice company founded by Polish entrepreneurs Mati Staniszewski and Piotr DÄ bkowski.
Alongside the investment, Poland launched AI Lab Poland: a new programme designed to support early-stage AI startups with funding, mentoring and access to ElevenLabsâ international network of investors and enterprise partners.
More than a financial investment, this is a signal of Polandâs long-term ambition: strengthening its AI ecosystem, supporting homegrown innovation and creating stronger links between global success stories and the next generation of founders.
đ„ Get to know the people behind La French Tech Warsaw
Weâre back with our team spotlight series! Over the coming weeks, weâll be introducing more of the people who help shape our community, build partnerships and bring our projects to life.
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There are still faces and stories waiting to be shared. Stay tuned! âš
đ Whatâs next for your career?
Looking for your next challenge or simply keeping an eye on the market? We've recently added new job offers and V.I.E. opportunities to our job board. Whether you're actively searching or just curious about what's happening across the ecosystem, it's worth taking a look. đ
