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The Accelerator

A roadmap for structuring your scaling up.
You’re leading an established company with a proven business model, and you’re ready to take the next step: structuring your growth, preparing for a funding round, and expanding your network.

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Who is this program for?

This program is right for you if:

  • You have been running a company for more than 3 years
  • Your revenue exceeds 100,000 euros
  • Would you like to change the scale?
  • Do you want to develop your financing strategy?
  • Would you like to connect with other entrepreneurs facing the same challenges?
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The objectives of this program

The Accelerator helps you:

  • Clarify Your Growth Strategy
  • Prepare Your Business for a New Phase of Growth
  • Understanding Funding Sources
  • Finding the Right People to Talk To
  • Strengthen Your Leadership Presence
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The Format of the Support

A flexible, challenging, and action-oriented format

  • Support tailored to your stage of development
  • 3 two-day immersive seminars
  • One monthly video call to stay connected and discuss your current challenges
  • 1 Demo Day to pitch your idea and meet investors

The 3 Pillars of Acceleration

Ambition and Strategy

Take a step back and look at your business from a broader perspective, clarify your vision, and develop a growth strategy.

fundraising

Learn the ins and outs of investing, organize your approach, and practice pitching to investors

HR structuring

Adapt your organization to support your company’s growth: Hiring, team structure, role allocation, and scaling up.

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Why join the accelerator?

Joining the Accelerator means:

  • Gain a broader perspective on your development challenges
  • Breaking Out of a Leader's Isolation;
  • Compare your strategy with that of peers and experts;
  • Gain access to a network that will help your business grow;
  • Prepare yourself in practical terms for your next steps.

our other support services

Learn about the support options available and ways to support the “organization.”

Playing sports

Sport dans la Ville ’s sports sessions are spaces where our teams of educators promote and instill the values, interpersonal, emotional, and behavioral skills that are essential to the personal and professional growth of the young people at theorganization.

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Finding your way

The " Job dans la Ville " program aims to promote equal opportunities for all young people by supporting them in their career planning and helping them gain professional experience in the workplace.

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Women's Success

The “ L dans la Ville ” program aims to make every ambition possible for girls in order to help them thrive, from sports to careers.

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Starting Your Own Business

The " Entrepreneurs dans la Ville " program supports those who want to turn an idea into a concrete entrepreneurial project.

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Working Abroad

The “Young Talents” program gives young people ages 18–25 access to an “English Academy,” as well as study abroad programs and professional opportunities abroad.

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Making Progress in School

The mission of the “Success in the City” program is to support young people throughout their educational journey.

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take part in trips

Because going on vacation or traveling abroad helps people open themselves up to the world in a positive way, and because vacations are essential opportunities for personal growth, Sport dans la Ville has organized trips in France and abroad.

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See the most frequently asked questions

What are the requirements for joining the " Entrepreneurs dans la Ville " program?

The terms and conditions vary depending on the specific program. For details, please refer to the relevant program, which is available on this page.

Why partner with Entrepreneurs dans la Ville to start or grow your business?

Entrepreneurs dans la Ville offers personalized, fully funded support to help project leaders and entrepreneurs navigate every stage of their growth. Depending on your situation, you’ll have access to hands-on workshops, one-on-one meetings, mentoring, expert guidance, and connections to a national network of entrepreneurs. You can also access coworking spaces free of charge to work, network, and grow your business.

What is the difference between incubation and acceleration?

The Incubation program is designed for entrepreneurs who have just started their business or who want to consolidate a business that is still in its early stages. Over the course of 12 months, they focus on refining their product or service offering, business model, sales strategy, organizational structure, and revenue growth.
The Acceleration program is designed for more mature companies that have already validated their business model and reached an initial stage of development. Over the course of 12 months, the goal is to take the business to the next level: structuring growth, strengthening strategy, developing new markets, and preparing for scaling up.

What types of support does Entrepreneurs dans la Ville offer?

Entrepreneurs dans la Ville supports entrepreneurs through three complementary programs, followed by an alumni community:

The Starter – 6 months
To turn an idea into a structured business venture, test your business model, and prepare to launch your business.

Incubation – 12 months
To launch, consolidate, and grow a newly created business. Depending on the entrepreneur’s level of experience and needs, support may be focused on business startup or on business startup and growth.

The Acceleration Program – 12 months
For more established companies looking to structure their growth, increase revenue, and scale up.


Alumni Community After completing the program, entrepreneurs continue to benefit from a national network, events, resources, and opportunities to further their growth.