However big your company is, whatever your sector of activity, or no matter what your ambitions are for international markets, risingSUD can help you with its customized support programs. The regional economic development agency for the South of France has a network of top international partners that supports these programs, such as Team France Export, the OSCI international trade specialists, the CCE international trade advisors, the Bpifrance public investment bank, and many others.
I want to find European partners and financing
What is it?
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the largest network dedicated to supporting European SMEs and start-ups. Funded by the European Commission, it is a network of 400 affiliated organizations providing the services of more than 3000 experts and advisors for innovation, financing, regulation, and the internationalization of businesses.
With representatives in 46 countries, the Enterprise Europe Network is an essential partner for any company that considers internationalization and innovation as drivers for growth.
What are the business advantages?
- Advice and diagnostics to prepare for your business growth in Europe, with specialized consulting in areas such as market strategy, search for partners, capacity to innovate, European financing, digital transition, circular economy, and regulatory requirements.
Visibility at the world's largest trade shows thanks to business conventions and B2B meetings organized by the network (300 events per year).
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Enterprise Europe Network, what is it ?
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I want to access new markets
What is it?
What are the business advantages?
Each program is tailored to the needs of the company and the location of the investment. It offers customized support, including:
- Upstream preparation: sharing key business information and best practices to succeed in your target market
- Introduction to local business practices: training in pitching techniques, fund-raising, market trends, marketing, sales, recruitment and the creation of subsidiaries
- Business meetings and opportunities to boost short- and medium-term results
- Immersion in the local ecosystem: networking, participation in accelerztor programs, meetings with local French communities...
- Meetings with other local entrepreneurs to benefit from their feedback and practical advice
I want to participate in major trade shows
What is it?
Every year, risingSUD has a strategic presence at key international trade shows.
risingSUD supports the economic strategies deployed by the Région Sud nd its partners (metropolises, agglomerations, consular networks, Team France export, competitiveness clusters, French Tech, economic development agencies, incubators, and accelerators, etc.) by representing the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region and promoting the advantage of the South of France at events such as:
CES - International Consumer Technology Event
January 9 to 12, 2024 - Las Vegas
VVIVA Technogloy - Trade fair for technological innovations and start-ups
May 22 to 25, 2024 - Paris
SIAL - International Food Innovation Exhibition
October 19 to 23, 2024 - Paris
SIAE - International Aeronautics and Space Show
June 16 to 22, 2025 - La Bourget / Paris
Our team provides:
What are the benefits?
- Preparations to ensure a high-impact presence at the trade fair and a high profile thanks to the group dynamic
Great visibility thanks to the Region Sud brand
Financial support (subsidized stand fees, shared resources, etc.)
Access to risingSUD's networks and the ability to arrange B2B meetings in the network
Other major events?
risingSUD also leads delegations to the following trade shows and events:
- Natural Living sector
- Energies of Tomorrow sector
- Smart Tech sector
World IA Festival Leap Global summit Deep Tech eMerge Americas Salon Slush
- Blue Economy sector
- Innovative Healthcare sector
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I want to connect with entrepreneurs in Europe
This program offers young European entrepreneurs the possibility to have stay in another country for one to so they can learn from experienced managers. Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is an exchange program that provides travel grants for young entrepreneurs. It is not intended to provide paid employment.
Do you want to launch a company or have you created one in the last three years? Are you looking for an experience abroad?
Do you manage a company located in the South of France and you want to support a young European entrepreneur and help their business project?
Contact us!
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