The innovation and investment promotion agency for the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland. Innovaud is the innovation and investment promotion agency for the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland’s Lake Geneva region. We help tech-oriented companies develop their businesses and carry out innovation projects. We assist foreign companies wanting to set up in our region. innovation, sciences de la vie, nouvelles technologies, industrie de précision, accompagnement de start-up et de PME, cleantech, technologies de l'information et de communication, investir, high-tech, innovation hub, Europe, Switzerland, Suisse, Vaud, and #VDTech

🖥 Coworking Space 💡 Social Innovation ✨ Inspire | Connect | Enable 🌱 Locally Rooted, Globally Connected Impact Hub Geneva Impact Hub Geneva is about the power of innovation through collaboration. We believe there is no shortage of good ideas to solve the issues of our time. But there is an acute lack of collaboration and support structures to help make them happen. Impact Hub, then still The HUB, was founded to address this need. We set out to create spaces that combine the best of a trusted community, innovation lab, business incubator and the comforts of home. Spaces with …

Powered by trust Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 79,000 employees and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Aerospace, Defence, engineering, Optronics, Jet Engines, Helicopter engines, Rocket engines, Safety-critical softwares, Inertial guidance, Propulsion systems, and Aerosystems

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Defence and Aerospace

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale and its teams seek to build, day after day, together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Bank

Michelin is a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering materials science over more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on technological leadership in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care we put into our products and our intimate knowledge of consumer habits enable Michelin to offer its customers exceptional experiences, whether in terms of connected solutions and artificial intelligence for professional …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Tyre manufacturing

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. ​ Luxury, Ready-to-wear, Accessories, Fashion, Jewelry, and Watches

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Luxury

[Automatic translation follows] Acting together for responsible growth. MEDEF is the leading network of entrepreneurs in France. It defends and promotes companies of all sizes and in all sectors of activity. A privileged interlocutor for decision-makers and public authorities In complete transparency, MEDEF conducts ongoing lobbying with all decision-makers at local, regional, national and European levels, in order to assert the company's point of view and to lighten its tax and regulatory burden: reform of the professional tax, apprenticeship, business transfer, conventional termination, etc. A key partner in social dialogue Authorized by law to negotiate on behalf of all companies …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank

Exploring the edges Ouishare is a platform for freelancers, an ecosystem, an emergent organization and an incubator of people. We explore societal transformations and alternative ways of living, moving, working and building solutions to the toughest challenges of our time. Ouishare active members'​ main activities consist in community building, action research, events organisation and consulting for organisational transformation. In France, we've partnered with a certified research institution to develop its action research activities and acccompany the development of urban innovation and public services. > https://www.le-lab.org/ In Europe, Latin America, North America and Middle East, we organize transformative events to experience …

[Automatic translation follows] As a player in the executive employment market, Apec supports and advises executives throughout their careers to anticipate and prepare for their development, as well as young people from higher education to prepare for their first job search. It offers companies services to optimize their recruitment and internal skills management. As an observatory of the executive employment market, Apec provides analysis and benchmarks on major trends. Apec supports and advises executives throughout their careers Executives, whether they are monitoring or reflecting, in a process of development or mobility, internal or external, find at Apec all the information …

Sectors: Human ressources

Exploring the future of education and making a difference beyond the hype. As a learning innovation hub, we help organizations provide learning experiences that are engaging, effective and relevant. Our clients include higher education institutions and corporate universities.

[Automatic translation follows] #WeSupportInnovation #Network #Innovation #Business #Training #Industry #Automotive #Industry40 #Mobility #WeAreNextMove The competitiveness cluster dedicated to the mobility of the future 🇫🇷💡🇪🇺🚘🚲🛵🛴🚍🛣️⚡🍃 Located in the Normandy and Île-de-France regions, NextMove embodies, drives and promotes the "Mobility Valley", a territory of European excellence where solutions to meet the challenges of the mobility of the future are invented, developed, tested and industrialized. Bringing together the main players in mobility and the automotive industry, NextMove builds links between large groups, SMEs, startups, universities, laboratories and regions and supports them in setting up and financing their projects. It is a unique network …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] The Agency for Ecological Transition! ADEME in brief The Agency for Ecological Transition participates in the implementation of public policies in the areas of the environment, energy and sustainable development. It provides its expertise and consulting capabilities to businesses, local authorities, public authorities and the general public, in order to enable them to progress in their environmental approach. The Agency also helps to finance projects, from research to implementation, in the following areas: waste management, soil preservation, energy efficiency and renewable energies, savings on raw materials, air quality, noise control, the transition to the circular economy and …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] INSEE collects, produces, analyses and disseminates information on the French economy and society The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) collects information and produces statistics on the French economy, population and society. It conducts the population census every year and makes all its data available to the public free of charge. INSEE publishes studies and conducts surveys of households and businesses. It is also responsible for managing major registers: Sirene (used for identifying businesses), the National Register of Individual Identification and the General Electors File. Economic and Social Statistics, Population Census, and National Accounting

Sectors: Polling institute

Nous soignons et innovons 365 jours par an. AP-HP (Greater Paris University Hospitals) is a European world-renowned university hospital. Its 39 hospitals treat 8 million people every year: in consultation, emergency, during scheduled or home hospitalizations. The AP-HP provides a public health service for everyone, 24 hours a day. This mission is a duty as well as a great source of pride. AP-HP is the leading employer in the Greater Paris area: 100.000 staff members – doctors, researchers, paramedical staff, administrative personnel and workers – work there. Toutes les spécialités médicales de la néonatologie à la gériatrie en passant par …

Sectors: Health

[Automatic translation follows] With nearly 4,000 points of sale in Europe and a turnover of 53.39 billion euros in 2022, the Groupement Les Mousquetaires is a major player in mass distribution. Created in France in 1969, the Groupement, founded on private initiative, today brings together more than 3,000 independent business leaders, 150,000 employees and 7 brands: Intermarché, Netto, Bricomarché, Brico Cash, Bricorama, Roady, Rapid Pare-Brise. Les Mousquetaires are also present in Portugal, Belgium and Poland.

Sectors: Retail and Distribution

Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 52,000* employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. …

Sectors: Consulting, audit

[Automatic translation follows] France's leading economic and financial news channel. BFM Business TV is France's leading economic and financial news channel. It stands out for its programming focused on the search for expertise. Programs focusing on economic news have established themselves as economic news events. "Good Morning Business" for example, offers guests, the latest innovations, editorials and information on underlying trends on its set. BFM Business TV is also available live on our website as well as on a dedicated application. Tech, Stock Market, Economy, Real Estate, Business, Automobile, and High-Tech

Sectors: Media

Un hogar no nace un hogar se hace Leroy Merlin is a major player in the global DIY market. We help people around the world with all their home improvement projects, from renovations and extensions, to decoration and repairs... We offer a wide range of DIY solutions that cover plumbing, lighting, heating, electricity, sanitation, security, cooking, gardening and much more. At Leroy Merlin, we believe that people are at the heart of any business. This commitment, based on our Human First strategy, has allowed us to be regularly reward by the “Great Place to Work” Institute and "Top Employers" Institute …

Sectors: Retail and Distribution

The Carrefour Group: one of the world’s leading retailers In 50 years, the Carrefour Group has become a world leader in the retail sector. The second largest retailer in the world and the largest in Europe, the Group now features four major grocery retail formats: hypermarkets, supermarkets, cash & carry and convenience stores. The Carrefour Group currently has over 9 900 company-owned and franchise stores. An international retailer A pioneer in countries such as Brazil in 1975 and China in 1995, the Group now operates on three major markets: Europe, Latin America and Asia. With a presence in more than …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Retail and Distribution

Serena was founded by entrepreneurs on the belief that your VC should work for you and not the other way around. Serena is one of Europe's leading investment funds, with €750m under management. Founded in 2008 by Xavier Lorphelin, Marc Fournier, and Philippe Hayat, Serena finances and supports innovative start-ups from pre-seed to Series A, with initial checks ranging from €500k to €15m. Focus sectors: AI, SaaS, Climate Tech, Internet Infrastructure, Impact. The portfolio includes successful exits such as The Fork (acquired by Tripadvisor), Aramis Auto (acquired by Peugeot), Cheerz (acquired by Cewe), iBanFirst (acquired by the Marlin fund) and …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Aiming to promote nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation and the strengthening of the disarmament regimes. The Office for Disarmament Affairs supports multilateral efforts aimed at achieving the ultimate goal of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control.

Sectors: International development

Groupe BPCE, at the service of its customers and the French economy Groupe BPCE pursues a full range of banking and insurance activities, working through its two major Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne cooperative banking networks and through its different subsidiaries. Groupe BPCE, the 2nd largest banking group in France, has put down deep roots in its local markets. Its 117,000 employees serve a total of 36 million customers, 8.6 of whom have decided to become cooperative shareholders. The Group’s different subsidiaries pursue their activities in banking and insurance, tailoring their services as closely as possible to the needs of …

Sectors: Bank

Creating magic through play. Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through toys, consumer products, gaming and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Play, gaming, and toys

Sectors: Consumer Goods

We bring out the best in every business. SAP is the leading enterprise application and business AI company. We stand at the intersection of business and technology, where our innovations are designed to directly address real business challenges and produce real-world impacts. Our solutions are the backbone for the world’s most complex and demanding processes. SAP’s integrated portfolio unites the elements of modern organizations — from workforce and financials to customers and supply chains — into a unified ecosystem that drives progress. SAP privacy statement for followers: www.sap.com/sps ERP, Financials, Business Intelligence, Procurement, HCM, SCM, business, planning, efficiency, sustainability, innovation, …

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: IT services Software

[Automatic translation follows] The leading local commercial network in France, the La Poste group is organized into 4 business lines: Services-Mail-Parcels, Banking and Insurance, Physical and Digital Distributor, GeoPost/DPDGroup for international. Present in more than 63 countries, on 5 continents, it achieved a turnover of €34.1 billion in 2023. In 2021, the La Poste group became the first public company to adopt the status of mission-driven company. 4 societal commitments are now included in its statutes: • Contribute to the development and cohesion of territories • Promote social inclusion • Promote ethical, inclusive and frugal digital technology • Work to …

Sectors: Postal services

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering the future where networks meet cloud to realize the full potential of digital in every industry. Through networks that sense, think and act, we work with our customers and partners to create the digital services and applications of the future. For our latest updates, please visit us online www.nokia.com To view open positions and to apply, please visit: www.nokia.com/careers Telecommunications and Software and Services

Sectors: Telecoms

[Automatic translation follows] Welcome to the Jungle offers solutions to make work exciting and sustainable. At Welcome to the Jungle, we work to make work exciting and sustainable. How? By offering innovative solutions to companies so that they can develop their employer brand and strengthen their attractiveness. But also by creating an inspiring experience and content that gives workers and companies the keys to redefine the rules of work. Our job board helps digital talents explore the professional world and find the most exciting opportunities. All thanks to the wealth of our content and our thousands of job offers accessible …

Sectors: Human ressources

[Automatic translation follows] 1st startup association in Europe, with +2000 startup members and French digital investors Founded in 2012, France Digitale is the largest startup association in Europe, with more than 2000 startup members and French digital investors. Our missions? - To bring out digital champions in Europe. - To make a voice and unite those who innovate to change the face of the world. - To create bridges and business opportunities between all innovation players, whether they are large groups, public decision-makers, investors, entrepreneurs or employees of startups and scale-ups. How? 1. By connecting ecosystem players during quality meetings, …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

RN, LPN, CNA, Allied Health and Therapy Travel Assignments in all 50 states. Prime Time Healthcare is a dedicated staffing firm specializing in Travel Nursing, Permanent Placement, temp to perm, and per diem. Whether you are Nursing, Allied, Management, Executive, Pharmacy, Physician, Nurse Practitioner, amongst other Clinical Settings, we have a home for you!

Sectors: Publishing Startup accelerator & VC

The EPFL Innovation Park supports disruptive innovation and technology transfer from EPFL and other regional universities. It provides flexible office space, training and coaching / business consulting services to 250 high tech companies: start-ups, SME's and R&D centers of large corporations. A total of 2 500 entrepreneurs and researchers. Together with its partners and a dynamic community of VC's, experts, service providers, the Innovation Park is positioned as the key technology hub in Western Switzerland. start-up incubation, fund-raising, professional coaching, flexible office lease, academic - corporate partnerships, and scale-up

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

French association of investors for growth Founded in 1984, France Invest is the industry association representing French private equity professionals. Its role is to promote this asset class to institutional investors, this funding method and support to entrepreneurs, and this leading economic sector to opinion leaders and public authorities. The association itself is home to 359 asset management companies and nearly 200 associate members from all the business lines that support and advise investors and entrepreneurs in setting up and managing their partnerships. Our membership supports and finances more than 7,700 of the most dynamic startups, SMEs and mid-caps, employing …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Changing the world through digital experiences. Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. In short, Adobe is everywhere, and we’re changing the world through digital experiences. Software, Creative Cloud, Digital Marketing, Web Experience Management, Digital Media, Creative Suite, Digital Publishing, Photoshop, Online Analytics, Illustrator, Touch Apps, Acrobat, Mobile Apps, Social Marketing, Web Marketing, and Social Measurement

Sectors: IT services

Cegid is a European leader in cloud business management solutions for finance (cash-flow, tax, ERP), human resources (payroll, talent management), CPAs, retail and entrepreneurial sectors. With a solid full cloud business model, Cegid provides long-term commitment to its customers, superior and distinctive experiences and helps companies of all sizes accelerate their digital business transformation, locally and worldwide. Cegid combines a forward-thinking and pragmatic approach of the business with strong capacity to innovate, an in-depth expertise in new technologies and an understanding of regulations and compliance. In today’s rapidly changing world, Cegid makes more possible by helping customers unleash their potential …

Sectors: IT services

Our mission is to promote regional policies that will improve the well-being of people in the Sahel & West Africa. The Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC) is an independent, international platform. Its Secretariat is hosted at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Its mission is to promote regional policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people in the Sahel and West Africa. Its objectives are to: •Improve the regional governance of food and nutrition security; •Improve the understanding of ongoing transformations in the region and their policy implications through regional, spatial and forward-looking analyses. …

Sectors: International development

Global campaigning network with 25 independent national/regional entities, and a coordinating entity, GP International. Greenpeace is comprised of 25 independent national/regional organisations in over 55 countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a co-ordinating body, Greenpeace International. We work directly with communities on the frontlines as they protect the environments they call home. Greenpeace is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank

We deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance. We deliver actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities. Our unrivaled combination of expert-led, practitioner-sourced and data-driven research steers clients toward the right decisions on the issues that matter most. As a $5.9 billion company, with 20,000 associates, and a member of the S&P 500, we are an objective partner with about 15,000 client enterprises in more than 90 countries and territories — across all major functions, in every industry …

Sectors: Consulting

Official Global LinkedIn page for Amazon Web Services (AWS). Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing. The ultimate benefit of cloud computing, and AWS, is the ability to leverage a new business model and turn capital infrastructure expenses into variable costs. Businesses no longer need to plan and procure servers and other IT resources weeks or months in advance. Using AWS, businesses can take advantage of Amazon's expertise and economies of scale to access resources when their business needs them, …

Sectors: IT services

At IBM, we do more than work. We create. We create as technologists, developers, and engineers. We create with our partners. We create with our competitors. If you're searching for ways to make the world work better through technology and infrastructure, software and consulting, then we want to work with you. We're here to help every creator turn their "what if" into what is. Let's create something that will change everything. Cloud, Mobile, Cognitive, Security, Research, Watson, Analytics, Consulting, Commerce, Experience Design, Internet of Things, Technology support, Industry solutions, Systems services, Resiliency services, Financing, and IT infrastructure

Sectors: IT services

Deloitte drives progress. Our firms around the world help clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. Deloitte invests in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empowers them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“DTTL”), its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL …

Sectors: Consulting, audit

[Automatic translation follows] From ideation to hyper-growth - support for high-potential start-ups Support for innovative start-ups - Incubation and acceleration programs. INCUBATION Ideation: #StartupCamp Creation and launch: #Mentorat ACCELERATION Specialized programs: #DigitalBooster #EdJobTech #SportTech http://incub.em-lyon.com http://accelerator.em-lyon.com/ Twitter @EMLYONIncub