01 EMBARQUEMENT

Contact & boarding application

Boarding in four steps — application is free, and you will hear back within two weeks, even if the answer is a reasoned no. Paris home port, a resident Sino-French crew.

01

Submit your application

Company basics, product intro and your initial idea. A polished business plan is not required.

About 5 minutes
02

Assessment interview

A joint Sino-French evaluation of market fit and feasibility — two-way, and we say no when it's a no.

Feedback within 2 weeks
03

Your tailored flight plan

A market-entry path, service modules, timeline and quote tailored to your stage — itemized.

A written proposal
04

Set sail

Agreement signed, leads named on both sides, a shared progress board in place — LEG 01 officially begins.

Official launch

Before boarding, check the fit

A good fit if you have

  • A verifiable product or clear service
  • Budget for 6–12 months of international commitment
  • A clear hypothesis on target European customers
  • At least one core member able to relocate

Or start with a conversation if you are

  • Still comparing France with other countries
  • Idea-stage without a finished product
  • Only exploring compliance and costs for now
  • We suggest booking a call or taking the checklist first
Where we draw the line:We do not guarantee funding, residency or order amounts, and we do not replace lawyers, accountants or regulators for final legal opinions. Policy information follows current official texts. The carrier provides assurance — it does not fly your missions or take your credit.

02 HOME BASE / We Are On Board

Not remote advisors —
colleagues on deck

Bozhi Chuhai's bilingual experts are resident in Paris and fluent in French business culture and decision logic; the Shanghai desk covers China hours so your home team never waits up for replies. Both sides are one crew — not a subcontract.

Paris home portWeekdays 9:00–18:00 CET — face-to-face with clients, institutions and counsel.
Shanghai support deskChina working hours; handles domestic communication and document preparation.
One-on-one mentorshipEach project gets one lead on each side, Chinese and French — no staff rotation.
Cohort & communityDemo Days, compliance workshops and Sino-French business meetups run on a regular cadence.
Paris Demo DayFrance market workshopsSino-French exchange eventsCoworking & desksLa French Tech events

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03 BRIEFING

Say the concerns out loud

How does pricing work? Is there a fee to apply?
Applications and assessment interviews are free. Formal engagement is quoted by service module and stage, itemized in the written LEG 03 proposal — scope, deliverables and acceptance milestones included, with no hidden add-on fees.
How long from signing to actually operating?
Typically 6 months, with entity formation usually done in weeks 2–6 while localization and market launch run in parallel. Actual timing depends on how fast your documents are ready, industry-specific approvals, and bank account progress.
Must the team live in France? What if we don't speak French?
Day-to-day communication can be in Chinese or English; our bilingual team handles French materials, meetings and negotiations. But for founder residency or deep local sales involvement, at least one core member should be based in France. We provide Passeport Talent / French Tech Visa route planning and documentation support; approval rests with the authorities.
How far does GDPR compliance actually go?
At minimum: records of processing, French-language privacy policy and contracts, cookie consent with accept and refuse equally visible, retention periods and cross-border transfer assessments, and data-subject rights procedures. Health or financial data carry extra requirements, listed separately in the compliance audit.
Can you help us win Bpifrance grants or EIC funding?
We provide eligibility assessment, route selection, application calendars, French materials and introductions to the right professional firms. Approval depends on the project and independent review — we do not promise outcomes or amounts.
What do I need to prepare to apply?
Just the basics: company and product summaries, current revenue or funding stage, target European customers, and your planned time and budget range. Details come at the interview — no full business plan needed upfront.

SPRING 2027 COHORT · FORMING NOW

Spring 2027 cohort
is accepting applications

The carrier is in position and jet seats are limited. First-round review closes January 31, 2027, with rolling assessment before then; you will get a clear answer within two weeks of applying — including an honest no.

First-round deadline 2027.01.31Feedback 2 weeksApplication fee Free

You can also write directly to apply@bozhichuhai.com
Or book a 30-minute pre-flight call and decide whether to board with full clarity.

Bozhi Chuhai｜Paris & Shanghai

Submit your application

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Your application is stored on our own servers, with an internal notification sent to the team via Tencent Exmail (no third-party form service involved), and a reply within two business days. You can also write directly to apply@bozhichuhai.com.