F.A.Q.

Here are the key dates you need to be aware of:

• April, 2, 2018: Call for application starts
• May, 31, 2018: Applications close
• July, 16, 2018: Selection and announcement of the candidates by the Jury
• September 18, 2018: Bootcamp Day in Paris
• November, 6-9, 2018: Program launch in New-York
• November, 12-13, 2018 : Second part of the program in Montreal

You can download it here: rapport 2017.

The eligibility requirements are the following:

• The program is open to French companies only (with SIRET number).
• Your product or service falls into the cultural/creative or tourism sectors.
• Your product or service is innovative.
• The North American market is a short to medium term strategic business development priority.
• You ideally already have some traction in New York and/or Montréal.
• You are financially sound.
• You have business English communication skills.

We are happy you are thinking about it! It’s easy, you just have to fill in the application form on the F6S platform 

The application fee is 100 € HT (tax not included). This amount is not refundable.

The selected companies will have to pay 4 450 € HT (tax not included) in addition to the 100 € HT paid for the application.

This offer will include your participation to the Bootcamp Day in Paris (Sept 18, 2018) and the 6 full days of program between NYC and Montreal (November 6-13, 2018).

The participants are responsible for all personal costs not directly related to the program: transportation, housing, etc.

It is possible for you to either attend the New York or Montreal sessions. However, the cost of the program will remain the same.

The main objectives of the program are to give you a whole and comprehensive knowledge of your market potential in North America and to give you the tools to be ready to launch in the whole territory.

Up to two members of each selected company can attend Le Créative Lab North America.

It is preferable to have members of the executive team, most often the CEO or the co-founder. The participant’s position in the company should be directly linked to the execution of your strategy for North America.

In any case, the participants will be required to have a sufficient knowledge of English to clearly pitch your company/product or service offering and be able to have engaging discussions with US and Canadian counterparts during Demo events and B2B meetings.

As a French company, you can have access to specific national and regional financial aid.

Financing solutions are offered by the Banque Publique d’Investissement – BPI, including the export credit insurance A3P.

We also encourage you to visit AIDES ENTREPRISES that compiles all the regional grants and financial assistance you are eligible to.