Artificial intelligence is growing fast and more and more companies are developing or integrating these technologies. In this context, identifying the genuinely active players can be complex.
Every year, Hub France IA publishes a mapping of artificial intelligence startups and solution providers in France. The 2026 edition brings together 972 companies, illustrating the dynamism and diversity of the French ecosystem. Among them is Gensai, a studio specialising in the development of digital solutions integrating artificial intelligence.
After being recognised as a France Num Activator — a public scheme supporting small and medium-sized businesses in their digital transformation — Gensai is also listed in the Hub France IA 2026 mapping, an initiative highlighting the companies contributing to the development of artificial intelligence in France.
👉 See Gensai's entry in the mapping
https://www.cartographie.hub-franceia.fr/startup.html?startup=Gensai
👉 See Gensai's entry among France Num activators
https://www.francenum.gouv.fr/activateurs/gensai
What is Hub France IA?
Hub France IA is an organisation bringing together France's artificial intelligence players: startups, technology companies, large groups, researchers and public institutions.
Its role is to structure the French AI ecosystem and encourage collaboration between its different players.
Its work rests notably on:
- producing market studies and mappings
- running sector working groups
- promoting responsible and ethical AI
- developing cooperation between startups, companies and research
Over time, Hub France IA has become a reference point for understanding how the sector is evolving in France.
Why map AI companies?
Artificial intelligence is a very broad field covering different technologies: language models, computer vision, AI agents, data analysis and process automation.
The Hub France IA mapping makes this ecosystem easier to read.
It serves several purposes:
Identifying AI players in France
For companies looking to integrate AI, the mapping is an entry point for identifying specialised startups and providers.
Understanding technology trends
By analysing the companies present in the mapping, it becomes possible to observe the market's main trends:
- generative AI
- intelligent agents
- process automation
- data analysis
- natural language search
Measuring the ecosystem's dynamism
With close to 1,000 companies listed, the mapping highlights the strategic importance of AI for the French economy.
What kind of solutions do the listed companies build?
The companies in this mapping cover a broad spectrum of uses:
- conversational assistants and chatbots
- intelligent search engines
- business process automation
- document and data analysis
- generative AI for content production
These technologies notably help improve:
- customer relations
- access to information
- team productivity
- data analysis and value extraction
Gensai, for example, develops applications, answer engines and chatbots connected to knowledge bases, able to understand natural language questions and provide targeted answers drawn from internal documents or data.
These solutions can be used in many contexts: customer support, regulatory compliance, document search or task automation.
Why are these mappings useful for businesses?
For executives and innovation leads, one of the main challenges is identifying the right technology partners.
The Hub France IA mapping supports this by offering:
- an overall view of AI players in France
- an overview of startups' areas of expertise
- a better understanding of the solutions available on the market
It also shows that AI is no longer limited to the large technology platforms: many specialised companies are now building concrete solutions for organisations.
A French AI ecosystem taking shape
Artificial intelligence has become a strategic issue for the European economy: innovation, competitiveness, technological sovereignty and the transformation of professions.
The Hub France IA mapping helps make this ecosystem visible and encourage collaboration between companies, researchers and institutions.
For companies looking to explore what AI makes possible, it is also a good starting point for understanding the players and solutions available.
👉 See Gensai's entry in the mapping
https://www.cartographie.hub-franceia.fr/startup.html?startup=Gensai
👉 See Gensai's entry among France Num activators
https://www.francenum.gouv.fr/activateurs/gensai
👉 Explore the full mapping
https://www.cartographie.hub-franceia.fr/index.html
