FRENCH TECH MONTPELLIER
Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole is the epicenter of the French startup nation. Our metropolis was one of the first to be awarded French Tech certification.
IBM and Dell choose Montpellier
1965 - IBM settles in Montpellier
1987 - Montpellier BIC founded
1993 - Dell establishes its Montpellier site
Roll-out of the initiative
2014 - Montpellier ecosystem awarded French Tech label under the governance of Montpellier Métropole
2014 - Creation of French Tech Pass, with Montpellier Métropole as regional operator
2016 - 7 thematic networks designated for Montpellier French Tech
2016 - National launch of BigUp 4 Startup, created in Montpellier
Since 2019 - New label for French Tech Méditerranée, designated as French Tech Capital
Recognition and inauguration
2017 - Inauguration of French Tech Building in downtown Montpellier
2018 - BIC recognized by UBI Global as world’s 2nd best startup incubator
2019 - BIC confirmed by UBI Global as one of the Top 5 incubators worldwide