The start-up scene is a priority for the economic development of the Lyon urban area. It is a key driver of social integration and job creation. It makes a significant contribution to renewing the economic fabric of the city and is a key factor in improving its profile and attractiveness.

Greater Lyon and its partners in the “Grand Lyon l'Esprit d'Entreprise” programme are fully aware of these issues and, over a number of years, have developed a global policy that favours business start-ups, takeovers and transfers. The aim is to provide entrepreneurs with a full range of services specifically tailored to their needs.

This range of services comes under the banner of "Lyon Ville de l'Entrepreneuriat".

"Lyon Ville de l'Entrepreneuriat", represents an ambition to create favourable conditions for business start-ups within the Lyon urban area.