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Enhancing the attractiveness of the region

The Metropole de Lyon is a unique local authority in France, combining a wide range of skills to make its 58 communes an attractive, innovative and sustainable territory.

Supporting H7 since its launch, this partnership illustrates a shared ambition: to make Lyon a responsible innovation ecosystem, conducive to the growth of entrepreneurs and the sustainable development of the region.

Alongside us, the Metropole of Lyon is committed to supporting the employability of talent, supporting the development of start-ups and promoting the attractiveness of the region, both in France and internationally.

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Our partnership

Support

SUEZ and H7 support the development of innovative projects. The aim is to support start-ups on themes related to SUEZ's businesses, particularly around environmental issues and the ecological transition.

Mentoring

SUEZ experts put their experience at the service of H7 entrepreneurs. They advise and guide start-ups to help them meet their technical, strategic and operational challenges.

Networking

Thanks to its local roots and ecosystem of partners, SUEZ opens up its local network to start-ups supported by H7, offering them new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Created with SUEZ

THEMATIC PROGRAM

Innovating for sustainable food

The aim of the "innovating for sustainable food" program was to support FoodTech start-ups in their strategic, operational and financial development.

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INNOVATION CONTEST

Climate Solutions Competition

The Climate Solutions Competition is an innovation contest proposed by SUEZ & H7. Its aim is to identify, reward and support innovative solutions for adapting to climate change in the Lyon metropolitan area.

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The team

They put their expertise at the service of H7 start-ups.

Emeline Baume de Brosses

Vice President, Economy, Employment, Commerce, Digital and Public Procurement

    "H7 is great!"

    Emeline Baume de Brosse
    Vice President

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      About Metropole de Lyon

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      The Metropole de Lyon is a unique local authority in France. Created in 2015, it is the only one to combine so many different missions and skills.

      It implements ambitious public policies for its fellow citizens and carries out its public service missions in a wide range of fields: mobility, environment, urban planning, housing, social aid, child protection, the elderly, disability, professional integration, colleges, economic development, roads, water, waste, tourism, culture, sport, etc.

      It operates in a highly attractive area comprising the 58 communes of the Lyon conurbation, and offers a privileged living environment to its residents and visitors. Its commitment to the environment, its economic dynamism, its size, its capacity for action and its quality of life make it one of Europe's most attractive metropolises and a great place to live and work.

      With more than 9,200 men and women working on a daily basis to serve the territory and its 1.4 million inhabitants, the Lyon Metropolitan Area is an employer offering a wide variety of career paths, with more than 250 professions in various fields (administrative, technical, social and medico-social, cultural).

      The Metropole de Lyon is also actively committed to CSR, notably through its strong policies on inclusion, diversity, gender equality, disability, anti-discrimination, quality of working life and work/life balance...

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