International roadshows are the ultimate springboard for startups: a unique opportunity to capture the attention of global investors, forge strategic alliances, and unlock new markets turning local ambitions into global success.
In May, the startups selected by BoostER will explore the Scandinavian ecosystem as part of the SMAU 2025 tour.
The programme includes: a reception at the Italian Embassy, matchmaking meetings and speed pitching sessions, as well as visits to incubators and accelerators to foster partnerships.
In June, the startups selected by BoostER will take part in a roadshow in the French capital, where they will be able to exchange skills, ideas and experiences with creators, investors and companies. The aim is to encourage the creation of new partnerships and the growth of high-potential projects.
Smau is a platform that has been supporting companies and professionals in innovation for over 50 years, fostering networking and continuous learning. It organises national and international events, creating connections between businesses, startups, incubators, accelerators, and institutions, with a strong focus on open innovation. One of its key events is the Roadshow, which brings together major corporations and emerging players. Smau is a benchmark for excellence in innovation.
Launched in 2011 in the Paris region, Creative Valley was created with the aim of boosting the potential of areas enriched
by the presence of prestigious academic institutions and major companies.
Within the Creative Valley "galaxy", a community of start-ups and entrepreneurs,
Creative Cluster is responsible for implementing new acceleration programmes and designing new innovation centres in France and abroad. Creative Holding's
mission is to legally invest in and structure new projects within the European start-up ecosystem.
The French Tech Mission, the public institution responsible for supporting the development of French startups,
was established in 2013 to catalyse government support for the French technology ecosystem.
Since 2017, the ecosystem has experienced extraordinary growth,
ranking among the most dynamic in the world in 2021, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation. In 2023, French technology companies
raised €8.3 billion, ranking first in the European Union, according to the
report by EY.