What France Number does

France Num is a French government initiative, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, that supports the digital transformation of very small enterprises (TPE) and small and medium-sized enterprises (PME). It is piloted by the Direction générale des entreprises (DGE) under the French Ministry of Economy and operates the official francenum.gouv.fr portal as its core platform. Through this portal, France Num provides free diagnostic tools, educational content, and access to a nationwide field force of more than 6,585 vetted Activateurs France Num covering all 13 French metropolitan regions.

The organization does not sell software, charge subscriptions, or generate commercial revenue; its services are free to beneficiaries and its operations are funded through the French state budget. Its business model is therefore a public-policy delivery model rather than a commercial one, and its go-to-market is executed via institutional partnerships (Bpifrance, Banque de France, CCI France, CMA France, regional councils such as Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine) and direct digital acquisition through the portal and field events such as Go Entrepreneurs.

The underlying platform architecture is a content-and-referral portal (francenum.gouv.fr) backed by a directory of certified expert providers (Activateurs) and partner-organization integrations. In 2024 France Num extended its scope with the "Osez l'IA" (Dare AI) national plan, launched on 2024-07-01, and a parallel Ambassadeurs IA network to channel AI-adoption support to TPE/PME, alongside content tracks for the upcoming mandatory electronic invoicing rollout.

Name

France Number

Legal name

France Num

Website

https://francenum.gouv.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

France Num is a French government initiative under the DGE that helps TPE/PME adopt digital and AI tools via the francenum.gouv.fr portal and a network of 6,585+ vetted Activateurs across 13 French regions, delivered free of charge through state funding and institutional partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Government Initiative: France Num is a fully government-funded initiative managed by the Direction générale des entreprises (DGE) under the French Ministry of Economy. The initiative provides free services to businesses including guides, training, expert matchmaking, and financial aid information. No commercial revenue is generated.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

France Num is a French government initiative that provides a free online portal (francenum.gouv.fr) connecting very small enterprises (TPE) and small and medium enterprises (PME) with digital transformation resources, certified expert advisors (Activateurs France Num), free training and webinars, financial aid guidance, digital maturity diagnostics, and AI adoption resources. The initiative is piloted by the Direction générale des entreprises (DGE) under the French Ministry of Economy and operates across all 13 French regions through partnerships with regional councils and consular networks.

Product overview

France Num is a French government initiative (piloted by the Direction générale des entreprises - DGE) providing a comprehensive digital transformation support platform for TPEs and SMEs. The core offering is the francenum.gouv.fr portal which integrates multiple services: the Activateurs France Num expert network (including Ambassadeurs IA for AI adoption), digital maturity diagnostics, free online training and webinars, financial aid guidance, event calendar (Agenda France Num), the annual Baromètre France Num research, and extensive guides covering digital strategy, e-commerce, AI, HR management, and cybersecurity. The platform serves as a one-stop resource hub connecting SMEs with regional partners, experts, and practical tools for their digital journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portail France Num (francenum.gouv.fr) Main government portal website providing comprehensive resources, guides, expert matching, financial aid information, and training for SME digital transformation across all French regions.
• Activateurs France Num Network of over 6,500 certified digital experts (public and private) including CCI/CMA advisors, solution providers, private consultants, and expert accountants who provide guidance and support to SMEs for their digital transformation journey.
• Ambassadeurs IA AI Ambassadors - specially certified Activateurs France Num experts who help businesses understand, experiment with, and adopt artificial intelligence in their operations.
• Diagnostics numériques Digital maturity assessment tools including the Digitalomètre that help SMEs evaluate their current digital level and identify areas for improvement in their digital transformation strategy.
• Formations et webinaires France Num Free online training courses and webinars covering digital topics for SMEs, including e-commerce, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and AI adoption.
• Aides financières Financial aid finder and guidance service for SME digital transformation, including grants, loans, regional subsidies, and the Prêt Boost for digital transformation.
• Agenda France Num Event calendar listing webinars, training sessions, workshops, trade shows, and the Tour France Num for SME owners to learn about digital transformation.
• Guides et conseils Comprehensive library of practical guides and advice covering all aspects of digital transformation including digital strategy, communication, sales development, HR management, AI, business management, production, and cybersecurity.
• Baromètre France Num Annual survey and research publication measuring SME digital maturity and adoption trends in France, providing key statistics and insights on digital transformation.
• Le Magazine du numérique Digital magazine featuring news, success stories, testimonials, and practical articles about SME digital transformation and best practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies supported in Nouvelle-Aquitaine multiplied by 6 in 3 years, with 830 businesses under 10 employees supported in 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and regional.

• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Regional partner since 2018 with shared message for territorial mobilization. The region provides access to qualified information and resources, connects businesses with suitable service providers, and facilitates best practice sharing. Operational teams in Bordeaux, Limoges, and Poitiers serve businesses with support from ADI (80 agents) and 30+ digital advisors from consular networks.
• Région Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe region, which has established a Strategic Council for Economic Attractiveness and Employment, supports the creativity, dynamism and diversity of its businesses as drivers of growth and innovation.
• ADI (Agence Développement et Innovation Nouvelle-Aquitaine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Aquitaine development and innovation agency with 80 agents across the territory. Provides support for TPE/PME digital transformation through three pillars: testing cybersecurity maturity, awareness of responsible digital practices, and challenging business models through digital tools.
• BpifrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench public investment bank that supports TPE/PME digitalization as part of the France Num ecosystem at events like Go Entrepreneurs, providing financing information and support.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie (CCI) FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational network of Chambers of Commerce providing digital transformation advice, support, and referrals to Activateurs France Num for businesses across all regions.
• Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA) FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational network of Chambers of Trades providing specialized digital support for artisans and small crafts businesses through departmental chambers across all regions.
• Ordre des Experts-ComptablesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational order of chartered accountants providing digital expertise and referrals to Activateurs France Num, present at Go Entrepreneurs events.
• AFNICminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation pour le management des noms de domaine Internet creating and managing .fr domain names, partnering with France Num for domain name guidance.
• FoliwebminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital training network for small businesses, partnering with France Num to provide digital skills resources.
• CerfranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccounting and advisory network for SMEs, providing digital transformation referrals to Activateurs France Num.
• France GestionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManagement services provider partnering with France Num for business management and digital transformation support.
• BGEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness creation and support network helping entrepreneurs start and grow businesses, providing referrals to France Num resources.
• Banque de FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral bank of France providing financial guidance and support for TPE/PME digitalization projects, present at France Num events.
• France Qualité Performance Hauts-de-FranceregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality performance association in Hauts-de-France region that published a white paper on customer relationship management (60 pages) and provides best practice guidelines for 13 regional companies.
• PlateyaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent office management platform referenced as Activateur France Num, specializing in freelance assistance services for TPE/PME including office management, digital organization, and business support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/francenumfr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/francenum
• Facebookfacebook.com/francenumofficiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/francenum
• Instagraminstagram.com/francenum

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Investors

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Investments

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