STARTUP EUROPE CAMPFIRE PARIS:

Paris CAMPFIRE will be the first of a series of events piloted by the Startup Europe initiative of European Commission Directorate‑General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology through consortium leaders, to highlight the opportunities and network the community partners.

Thus the Campfire will be advertised throughout Europe - by setting the first one in Paris, DG Connect and Startup Europe initiative is encouraging Paris area and France for the leading role these ecosystems are taking in the support of start-ups & their ecosystems, and the shift France makes to become a startup nation.

OBJECTIVES OF THE CAMPFIRE OPENING EVENT:

The event gathers several objectives among which:

• Promote Entrepreneurship culture – The European Startup Continent
• Promote the Startup Europe Initiative and tools @overall European level
• Reinforce links between Startup Europe Initiative and national/local initiatives
• Promote opportunities for startups and ecosystems to participate in the 10 running and financed programs
• Discuss potential areas for further implications for next calls
• Showcase Paris Area as a leading hub for start-ups and build bridges with the CEE and Balkans
• Better connect French Tech & Paris Ecosystem players to Startup Europe

PARTICIPANTS AND COVERAGE:

Expected participants: 200 +

• Entrepreneurs and perspective entrepreneurs
• Venture Capital Organization
• Incubators, accelerators, clusters
• Innovation funding organization
• Government representatives

Coverage:  National and European media

PROGRAMM:

• Introduction words
• Session 1: Initiative for Entrepreneurs
• Session 2: Presentation of the 10 ongoing StartUp Europe Projects
• Session 3: Supporting Startup Culture
• Session 4: Startup Founders Entering into International Markets
• Session 5: Connecting Balkan and Central East Europe with leading EU hubs
• Session 6: Lead fields for tomorrow

Event in partnership with Startup Europe and the Île-de-France Region