The first incubator dedicated to Made in France is launched!
The new incubator Made In France is being carried out by the third-place ICI Montreuil and Creatis to encourage French craft and creative projects.
The third-place ICI Montreuil and the residence for cultural entrepreneurs Creatis announce this Tuesday to associate to launch an incubator dedicated to French creators. It is intended to support crafts, design and digital startups for a year to help them locate their production and create jobs in France. “French know-how is sought throughout the world,” recalls Nicolas Bard, co-founder of ICI Montreuil. As a world leader in high-end luxury and craftsmanship, we must help ambitious maker entrepreneurs become the Devialet or Le Slip French of tomorrow. ”
The incubator Made In France wants to free itself from the all-digital to carry the projects of artisans, artists but also fashion entrepreneurs for example. “Made in France wants to encourage the emergence of talent from Made In France and help create a new creative economy based on excellence in craftsmanship, demand and meaning,” says Ludovic Sinet, director at Creatis. Entrepreneurship in this field is a unique approach that must be based on a specific accompaniment, aware of the peculiarities of the cultural sector. ”
For one year, creative startups in the boot phase will be assisted by experts from ICI Montreuil and Creatis around seven key themes: from idea to business (market research, business model, etc.), concept To the functional and aesthetic prototype (design, 3D modeling, manufacturing, machine training, etc.), build a brand (branding, communication, marketing, digital strategy, etc.) (Eg fundraising, grants, etc.), international development (how to identify potential markets, timing, budget, go to market, legal, bank, Etc.), distribution and logistics.
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