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Europe's Startup Scoreboard: What the Data Really Says About Ireland, France - and the Gap Between Them

In a recent analysis, Jean-Michel Portefaix, founder of French Expert in Ireland - a trusted partner of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce - examines the findings of the European Commission’s first-ever Startup & Scaleup Scoreboard and compares the strengths and challenges of the Irish and French innovation ecosystems.

The study reveals that Ireland and France rank among Europe’s top-performing startup ecosystems (7th and 8th respectively), yet rely on very different models. While Ireland excels in entrepreneurship, talent attraction and startup density, France stands out for its research infrastructure, public innovation support and access to institutional funding.

Despite their strong performance, both countries face a common challenge: helping startups scale into internationally competitive businesses. The article highlights how greater collaboration between the two ecosystems could unlock significant opportunities for innovation, investment and growth.

Read the full article here: Europe’s Startup Scoreboard: What the Data Really Says About Ireland, France — and the Gap Between Them.