Enterprise Europe Network

The Enterprise Europe Network is the European largest support network helping Small and Medium sized Enterprises innovate and grow on an international scale. The network brings together 3000 experts in 66 countries and offer businesses information, advisory and partnering services as well as helping them in their sustainable and digital transition.

EEN was launched in 2008 and It is cofunded by the European Commission and by the network member organisations under the European Union’s programme for the competitiveness of SMEs COSME.

More than 2.5 million companies have received services that helped them benefit from the European single market

In France, Enterprise Europe Network brings together Chambers of Commerce and Industry, BPIFrance as well as local innovation and international support agencies. Located at the heart of local economy, all 200 of the network advisors help SMEs expand by adding value to their European and international projects.

Enterprise Europe Network in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Corsica

The France Méditerranée team is your contact in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Corsica region.

Our team brings together the expertise of three regional organizations to support businesses in their development in European markets:

Our team is present in Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Ajaccio, and Bastia.

Our services are aimed at:

Entrepreneurs and business leaders to inform them about European innovation programs, existing financial aids, steps for internationalization, innovation, energy transition/circular economy, and European partnerships (search for clients, subcontractors, project co-engineering) and on the measures taken by the EU in favor of SMEs.

Public actors in R&D, research valorization: to offer them partnership opportunities facilitating the transfer of research results and inform them about funding programs facilitating collaborative research partnerships. We work closely with competitiveness clusters, regional clusters, and structured sectors present in our territory to provide a joint response to their members' needs regarding their positioning strategy in Europe and internationally.

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Each territory within Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur holds a distinct and vibrant identity, woven into the fabric of the region's economic landscape. These territories, with their specialized sectors and cultural heritage, synergistically contribute to the overall economic vibrancy of the region.

+ 5 MILLION PEOPLE
155 BILLION € REGIONAL GDP
+300 DAYS OF SUNSHINE PER YEAR

An innovative region

8 strategic sectors :

3 objectives :

Mobilizes €2 billion in public-private investments
Attract 500 foreign direct investment projects
Create or maintain 80 000 jos in the region

A territory full of opportunities

Renowned across the globe, the Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region stands as an inspiring and authentic territory. Over time, it has been a breeding ground for leaders and entrepreneurs, nurturing their growth and welcoming talents from every corner of the world – a tradition that continues!

ONE STEP AHEAD ON THE ENVIRONMENT

The Sud Region voted the first 100% green budget in Europe.

FLAGSHIP FOR THE 21ST-CENTURY INDUSTRY

+ 500 000 companies including + 2 300 international ones
South of France is home to Airbus, CMA CGM, L’Occitane…
Sophia Antipolis is #1 technology park in Europe.

THE HEART OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

A market of 800 million people.
Marseille is #1 port in France and #5 global internet hub.

AN OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF LIFE

127 marinas, 70 winter sports resorts, 9 protected nature parks. International events : the Cannes Film Festival, the Aix-en-Provence Economic Forum, the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games…