INSEEC U. Bordeaux x DAF for GOOD, support for startups

The INSEEC U. Group is one of the largesthigher education groups in Europe. Indeed, bringing together more than 13 schools,it is positioned as a leader. Thus, with its presence in the major cities of France such as Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Chambéry and Beaune,the group offers pedagogy and support at the service of students. It is in this dynamic that the group has developed incubators in several of its campuses, in order to support students and young graduates in their entrepreneurship projects. To complete its action, INCUB INSEEC U. Bordeaux participates in the program initiated by DAF for Good,theAssociation of Financial Directors and Management Controllers. This program launched in Nouvelle-Aquitaine aims to support young startups in their search for funding in particular.

The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region is a dynamic region and conducive to the creation of startups. Thus, a large number of actors are at the disposal to perpetuate this strong dynamic within the region.

INSEEC U. Bordeaux, its collaboration with DAF for GOOD at the service

INSEEC U.,a leading group in higher education in Management, Communication, Creation, Engineering Sciences and Political Science, trains 30,000 students and 2,000 executives each year. Present in Lyon, Paris, Bordeaux, Chambéry and Beaune,the group unites around a pedagogy focused on solving the challenges posed by the environmental, energy, digital transition etc. The group is composed of several great schools such asESCE, EBS, Sup de Pub

INSEEC U. Bordeaux thus has an incubator dedicated to supporting students and young graduates in their entrepreneurship projects. For this, INCUB INSEEC U. Bordeaux sets up workshops, advice and coaching by experts but also connecting with a network to develop its professional contacts.

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Supporting the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, the common objective of DAF for GOOD and INCUB INSEEC U. Bordeaux.

INSEEC U. Bordeaux has volunteered to participate in the program initiated by DAF for GOOD Nouvelle Aquitaine. This program is created by theAssociation of Financial Directors and Management Controllers,allowing regional startups to be accompanied by two financial members of the association for one year. Indeed, the main problem of a young entrepreneur wishing to start is the search for financing. It is for this reason that the association volunteers to accompany 8 hours a month the start-up they follow. DAF for Good is already present in several regions such as the Ile de France, the Pays de la Loire, the Côte d’Azur or auvergne Rhône-Alpes. Thus, the association has helped more than 50 startups thanks to 70 experienced financiers.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a territory conducive to the creation of startups

The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region is a very attractive region due to its location and dynamism. Indeed, it is the 3rd economic region in permanent growth in France. It offers a strong dynamic and entrepreneurial ecosystem where many public and private actors innovate. Thus, Bordeaux is the leading French metropolis in terms of business creation rates. The Bordeaux region has about 300 startups and 20 incubators. The presence of many incubators,several competitiveness clusters,the dynamics of French Tech are essential reasons to establish themselves in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

This attractiveness is also reflected in the provision of various aids for young entrepreneurs and start-ups. Thus, several supports to promote innovation are put in place. The objective is to stimulate growth and innovation by promoting the acceleration phase of startups but also tosupport projects throughout the creation process. This goes through the incubation phase to the deployment phase of the product and service.

Aid for the financing of investments is also available to startups. Indeed, the means of financing are often strong issues for young entrepreneurs wishing to get started. It is therefore essential to put in place financing aid in order to be able to maintain a strong creative dynamic in the region.

Sources:

The INCUBATOR INSEEC U. Bordeaux supports startups in Nouvelle Aquitaine in cooperation with the volunteer financial experts of “DAF for GOOD”,INSEEC U. Bordeaux, press release of June 29, 2021

Innovation Start-up, The Guide des Aides de la région Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Start-up Investments, The Guide to Aid of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region

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