STARTUPS, INCUBATORS & INNOVATION LABS
By combining financial investment with expert mentorship, Cisco France provides a dynamic range of support in the creation of an innovation ecosystem throughout the country. With tailored co-innovation projects, coupled with assistance in the growth of an open innovation culture, our team is helping to turn France into an invaluable startup nation in both Europe and Internationally.
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Incubators: Cisco is partnered with 5 incubators across France, notable NUMA, France's leading accelerator. Our partnership focuses the DataCity program which, along with the City of Paris, focuses on businesses with social missions.
Accelerator: CDA France provides direct expertise and mentorship to 10 high-potential startups through our company acceleration program, focused on ensure the success of new, complimentary businesses.
SwitchUp Challenge: This challenge pushes undergraduate students to innovate on the topic of Internet of Things, promoting the search of innovative solutions leveraging connectable devices.
Cisco PIRL - Our 'Paris Innovation & Research Lab' is designed for external collaborations in exploration of the most progressive applications of network technology.
Valeo + Cisco - Alongside Valeo, automotive industry innovator, we are working toward the future of connected-parking. Our 'Cyber Valet Services' allows autonomous and efficient parking which will save drivers time and combat traffic.
France is witnessing a 20% year on year increase in startups created per year (around 1,500 companies). In 2015, France saw an enormous 71% increase in startup funding. And in 2016, French startups raise over $1.5 Billion in financing. CDA France in focused on pushing these great results further and making France the World's next startup nation.
Diverse Support - In addition to our direct investments, Cisco has also provided $60M+ in indirect investments through France Venture Capital financing (Idinvest Digital Fund II, Partech).