Twenty-two French businesses competing in the Best Startups category for the prestigious 2023 Galien Prize USA

The Galien Prize committee is made up of eminent experts and specialists in each category. Their notoriety, scientific rigor and independence have enabled them, over the years and beyond borders, to convey the institutional nature of the Galien Prize to both industry and public authorities.

Business France has been a partner of the Galien Foundation since 2013, when it created the MedStartup prize to support the international development of the most promising French startups. They are selected by a world-renowned jury and are connected to the best American firms.

This year, no fewer than 22 French startups are participating in the competition to win the prestigious prize, compared with nine two years ago, which demonstrates the speed of development of the French ecosystem in terms of innovation in the healthcare sector.

“The Galien Prize is much more than an award, it’s recognition of innovation at the heart of global healthcare challenges. It’s also a testament to the incredible potential of our startups and the crucial importance of international co‑operation in shaping the future of medicine. We’re happy to contribute to this momentum by highlighting French excellence in the field of healthcare.”

Frédéric Rossi, Director of Business France North America 

 “By associating the Galien Foundation with Business France, we place collective experience at the heart of our mission to improve human well-being. The ‘Best Startup’ Award provides high-potential businesses with an opportunity to engage and collaborate with healthcare leaders in the United States, while showcasing innovative technologies and positioning themselves for global business opportunities.”

Bruno Cohen, Chairman of the Galien Foundation

Healthcare is a strategic sector for the French economy. Furthermore, foreign investors recognize French health expertise and have made France a leading destination for their investment projects in Europe. This is clearly the case for American investors, who account for one‑quarter of foreign investments in France. The United States and France are working together to provide innovative solutions in the healthcare sector. The Galien Prize, which rewards some of the most creative therapeutic innovations and research work every year, is the perfect illustration of this.

French businesses nominated for the Galien Prize USA

Startups category