FRENCH ALPS BOOTCAMP
The French Alps are a dynamic innovation-driven area where many companies choose to establish themselves. Surrounded by nature and very close to Switzerland and Italy, the area offers many business opportunities and an excellent quality of life.
The 4-day bootcamp will take place in Grenoble-Alps, an ecosystem with a long tradition of innovation and the perfect environment for start-ups to thrive.
PRE-BOOTCAMP PREP
Benefit from complementary access to ESP, a LEAN startup virtual training and collaboration space, where you'll get:
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Online support by your Bootcamp coaches
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LEAN startup e-workshops
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Business model validation tools
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Collaboration space, to include all your advisors & partners
BOOTCAMP MORNINGS: MASTERCLASSES
- Cultural aspects about doing business in France / Grenoble
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Legal aspects: how to create a business in France
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Financial aspects
BOOTCAMP AFTERNOONS:
MEET GRENOBLE ALPS ECOSYSTEM
- Introduction to the ecosystem by Invest in Grenoble Alps and meeting with local clusters
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1 full afternoon at the High Level Forum, an annual international summit focused on innovation ecosystems, hosted by the Grenoble Innovation Campus GIANT
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Meetings with local partners on a case-by-case basis: incubators/accelerators, research partners, industrial partners…
“GRENOBLE ALPS LIFESTYLE” DAY
- Tour of the city of Grenoble
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Meeting with a relocation company
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Masterclass: “French language basics for survival”
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6 days in Grenoble: Nov 29th to Dec. 4th, 2020
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High Level Forum: Nov. 29th – Dec. 1st
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Bootcamp: Dec 1st to Dec 4th
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Accommodation and meals included,
for 1 participant per startup -
Available to 2 startups from Taiwan and
2 startups from British Columbia
NEXT BOOTCAMP
Are you a (non-French) startup interested in exploring opportunities in the French Alps?
The recent contest, limited to two BC and two Taiwanese "winners", has ended, but YOU can still apply to participate in the free Grenoble bootcamp, when it does take place, and in any case, the Invest in Grenoble Alpes team and the FAISE local partners are happy to assist you with info and contacts to explore and guide you all along the way!
LEARN MORE ABOUT BC, CANADA AND TAIWAN "WINNERS" OF THE FAISE STARTUP BOOTCAMP IN GRENOBLE:
TIMELINE
FOR STARTUPS
FROM TAIWAN
March 26th
June 15th
June 30th
Sept - Nov
November 29th
Contest
opens
Application deadline
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Contest closes
Winners
announced
Mentoring, Digital Masterclasses
& travel preparation
Welcome to
the French Alps
Bootcamp
& High Level Forum
TIMELINE
FOR STARTUPS FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA
June 24th
July 31st
Sept - Nov
November 29th
August 31st
Mid-Sept
Application
deadline
Contest
opens
Mentoring, Digital Masterclasses
& travel preparation
Welcome to
the French Alps
Bootcamp
& High Level Forum
Contest
closes
Winners
announced
QUALITY OF LIFE
NATURE AND OUTDOOR SPORTS
The French Alps offer many different landscapes, from lakes to forests, high mountains and valleys. Mont Blanc, at 4,808 meters (15,774 ft), is highest mountain in the Alps, as well as the highest Western European mountain. Climbing, hiking, canyoning, biking, skying… or just chilling at a spa!
CULTURE AND NIGHTLIFE
In addition to breathtaking natural sites, you can visit a wide variety of tourist attractions: areas full of history, exceptional buildings, beautiful religious sites… Learn more
A multitude of festivals and other cultural events are held in the French Alps. There is something for everyone:
The Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Chambery International Comics’ Festival
WEATHER
You can expect pretty much anything: winters ares mostly cold and dry, often sunny, the temperature can drop down to -20 °C (-4°F) in the mountains, while summers can be hot in the cities and valleys. But you can always cool off in the mountains!
