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Accelerateinnovation

Innovation is a driver of transformation

to address the major challenges of our time

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We have brought together a group of multidisciplinary experts
with specialized industry expertise.

Deep tech, industry, healthcare, AI, digital...

Our teams analyze complex technologies and markets, take a holistic view of projects, and leverage all available financing options to shape the world of tomorrow.

Florence CAGHASSI JOUNI
Branch Manager - Partner - Paris
Anne-Cécile TOLIAN
Senior Consultant in Innovation Strategy - Acculturation, Open Innovation - Lyon
Roxane AMOUYAL
Administrative Assistant - Lyon
Victor PACAUD
Innovation Strategy Consultant - Acculturation, Generative AI - Paris
Ciham Mesbah
Business Intelligence Consultant - Lyon
Arthur GOUJET
Head of Development and Partnerships - Non-Dilutive Financing - Paris
Alexandra Not
Senior Innovation Strategy Consultant
Olivier SHARES
Administrative Manager - Innovation Taxation - Marseille
Xavier LEVESY
Co-founder - Lyon
Edouard Méen
Senior Consultant in European Funding
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    What does the Lean Startup method entail in the context of innovation?

    This innovation method, which is based on macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis of the market and opportunities, involves seeking the truth where it lies (among users and consumers), then generating ideas, testing them (through market tests), and finally refining them.

    What is the CII (Innovation Tax Credit)?

    The Innovation Tax Credit is a tax incentive available exclusively to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs are eligible for a tax credit equal to 20% of the expenses incurred in designing prototypes or pilot facilities for new products. The claim is filed using the same application and following the same procedures as the Research Tax Credit (CIR). SMEs may be eligible for an advance refund of their Innovation Tax Credit (CII).

    What is the purpose of a qualitative study?

    This interview, often conducted as a focus group, provides a deeper understanding of consumer behavior, especially during the market exploration phase. Sample sizes are small (about ten in B2B, about fifty in B2C). The goal is to let participants delve deeper into the topic through open-ended questions, with a focus on active listening (paraphrasing, repeating, and encouraging elaboration). We often interview potential users as well as other stakeholders in the value chain when they benefit indirectly from the offering.

    What is the definition of the CIR (Research Tax Credit)?

    The Research Tax Credit (CIR) is a tax incentive designed to encourage companies’ R&D efforts. Since January 1, 2008, this program has been significantly expanded, simplified, and had its cap removed: it now covers 30% of companies’ R&D expenses, up to €100 million, and 5% above that threshold.

    What are calls for proposals?

    These are competitive programs in which a prize (typically a grant and/or a repayable loan or advance) is awarded to one or more winners. The eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria are specific to each Call for Proposals and are communicated accordingly.

    What is accessible knowledge?

    These are the results of research and development made available in the prior art. This knowledge can be utilized by a person of ordinary skill in the relevant field: either through direct experimental investigation using the concepts or methods identified in the prior art, or through logical deduction of consequences that can be compared to known elements.

    What is agility?

    It is the ability (of a team or an organization) to create products or services that consistently deliver value, while adapting to change, in an uncertain and turbulent environment.