France Leads AI Innovation in Europe

France has become a leader in AI startups, with 751 companies operating in the sector as of 2024, a 27% increase from 2023. These startups employ over 36,000 people and focus on health and software development.


France Leads AI Innovation in Europe

According to the latest report, 35% of startup clients are large companies. France is leading in innovations in the field of artificial intelligence at the European level. The "French Digital" association announced the presence of 751 startups operating in this sector by the end of 2024, which constitutes an increase of 27% compared to 2023.

These companies employ more than 36,000 employees and are focused on the areas of health care and the development of software solutions. French startups in the field of artificial intelligence have attracted a total of 13 billion euros since their inception, of which only 2 billion were attracted in 2024 alone.

43% of companies focus on the development of solutions based on industrial artificial intelligence, such as generative model technologies and individual tailoring. At the same time, 28% utilize machine learning technologies, while 20% use deep learning.