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Pépites
Pépites is a program co-led by the Lyon Metropolis and the Lyon Metropole Chamber of Commerce, supporting high-potential SMEs in their hyper-growth…
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- programme-pepites.fr
- Founded
- 2011
- Recorded stages
- Accelerator
- Focus sectors
- SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, Consumer, Edtech
- Recorded regions
- France
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Overview
Pépites is a growth entrepreneurship program that aims to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their transition to mid-sized enterprises (ETIs). Co-led by the Métropole de Lyon and the CCI Lyon Métropole, the program has been operational since 2011 and focuses on SMEs that demonstrate a proven growth dynamic and ambitious development projects. The initiative provides personalized support, resources, and networking opportunities to help these companies thrive during their hyper-growth phase.
Focus
The Pépites program selects approximately ten new SMEs each year, offering them access to a €13,000 subsidy for external services, workshops, and networking opportunities. The program is designed to provide personalized support tailored to the specific needs of each participating SME, ensuring they have the resources necessary to achieve their growth objectives.
Support
Pépites offers personalized support, access to external experts, workshops on governance, finance, HR, and business development, as well as networking opportunities within the entrepreneurial community in Lyon.
Questions
Q: What types of companies can apply to Pépites? A: Companies must be SMEs with revenue above €3M, demonstrate 20% annual growth over the prior three fiscal years, and be headquartered in the Métropole de Lyon. Q: How many companies are selected each year? A: Approximately ten new SMEs are selected annually.
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