The program SCALE UP Excellence Returns for a fourth edition with the ambition to bring out future economic champions from the territories. Nine French tech capitals-Lille, Côte d’Azur, Est, Mediterranean, Nantes, Saint-Etienne Lyon, Paris-Saclay, Rennes St Malo and Bordeaux-mutualize their resources to offer hypercroissance companies a tailor-made strategic support.
The initiative aims at Scale-ups that have reached a first phase of economic consolidation, with rigorous entry criteria: having lifted between 2 and 5 million euros or generated between 1 and 5 million euros in turnover, by maintaining annual growth of at least 20 % over the last three years. The workforce must be between 10 and 50 employees, and the company must be located in one of the partner territories. Only companies offering a marketed product or service, impacting, and having less than ten years of existence are eligible.
| Criteria | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Financing or income | Release of € 2-5 million or CA of € 1-5 million, with +20 % growth over 3 years |
| Team size | 10 to 50 employees |
| Maturity | Less than 10 years of existence |
| Impact | Respond to social issues |
| Implantation | Be a member of a French tech capital |
| Commercial activity | Already marketed product or service |
| Communication | Willingness to develop an RP strategy |
The program articulates its support around several essential levers: training provided by experienced CEOs, Media Training, MasterClass on hypercroissance led by leaders of the NEXT40 and FT120, as well as work sessions dedicated to public affairs and influence communication. Regular meetings in Paris will promote the exchange between the winners and will strengthen their exhibition to economic and institutional decision -makers.
Beyond the support, the objective is clear: to the lastingly inscribing the Scale-ups selected in a trajectory of national and international growth, by breaking the brakes with media visibility, strategic influence and access to decision-making circles.
Applications are open until April 21 at midnight. The companies selected will benefit from structured support to cross a decisive course in their development.
You can register via this form
