From April 7 to 11, 12 business incubators across Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté opened their doors as part of a regional event aimed at helping project leaders, founders and young companies discover their services.
A week to explore a springboard into entrepreneurship
This initiative, coordinated by the PEP’IN BFC network, with support from the Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté Region and the Regional Economic Agency (AER BFC), enabled hundreds of visitors to discover an environment conducive to entrepreneurial success.
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On the agenda at each site:
- Guided tours of premises and shared workspaces
- Presentation of the support and mentoring services available
- Testimonials from hosted entrepreneurs
- Exchange sessions with advisors, economic partners and expert networks
This initiative aimed to showcase the high‑value services offered by these structures: tailored support, individual follow‑up, community engagement, flexible hosting and strategic networking.
Strong regional mobilisation
Thanks to the commitment of incubator and territorial teams, this week highlighted the diversity of hosting and support offers in BFC, with a particular focus on:
- Innovation: several incubators specializing in digital, health or creative industries opened their doors.
- Territorial inclusion: the four departments covered during the open days (Doubs, Saône‑et‑Loire, Yonne, Territoire de Belfort) demonstrated that entrepreneurship is possible everywhere.
The PEP’IN BFC network: a structured framework for entrepreneurs
Created in 2018, PEP’IN BFC now federates around twenty labelled incubators. This regional network is built on three key pillars:
- Certified support: each structure meets demanding criteria (personalised mentoring, community activities, affordable rents, shared facilities).
- Active networking, driven by AER BFC, to share best practices, coordinate actions and increase visibility.
- Regional financial backing, to support the operation and development of these hosting structures.