H7

Joining H7 isn’t just about finding office space at Confluence; it’s about becoming part of a true hub of Lyon’s French Tech scene, at the heart of a community where business, tech, creativity and social impact come together every day. It also means receiving support and benefiting from the wealth of resources offered by other start-ups within the H7 ecosystem. It’s exactly the dynamic environment we needed to bring our project to fruition. We’ve forged strong links with partners we would likely never have met without H7. The support, the richness of the start-up community and the overall environment allow us to thrive in a dynamic that’s particularly conducive to our growth

The COI is a collaborative endeavour where various players in the field of innovation come together to share their values, expertise and the practical applications of innovation within their organisations. These exchanges are essential within an ecosystem. The club offers an opportunity to step outside one’s usual professional environment and challenge one’s ideas and projects with colleagues who bring a different perspective to the table.

The support provided by SUEZ & H7 has given us a broader perspective on the sector. What stands out most for me is the excellent camaraderie with the other start-ups, the networking opportunities within the ecosystem, and the excellent support from our start-up manager.

I came here looking for office space, but I was way off the mark. I hadn’t realised that H7 would go out of their way for us – it’s the first time I’ve seen that. It’s high-quality work, not run-of-the-mill. I almost feel like I’ve got an extra partner who’s looking out for the company’s growth. PS: the icing on the cake is that, on a personal level, they’re brilliant. Cheers.

At Hello Charly, we’ve been lucky enough to be among the very first start-ups supported by H7, and to grow alongside H7! We started out as a team of three; now there are 23 of us in this unique space where we can push the boundaries to realise our ambitions. The support from experts, and in particular the focused sessions such as those with Mousketon or Invox, enable us to make giant strides on strategic issues.

We were taken on board by h7 following a fire at our office. That was three years ago. What really impressed us was the team’s ability to understand, prioritise and take concrete action on every strategic or operational issue that arises along the entrepreneurial journey.

H7 is a special place – the entrepreneurs’ headquarters, our stronghold of success. The team fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and mutual support; we love getting together with our community to discuss our victories, our challenges, and our failures too! Workshops, training sessions, events – fancy learning something new? It’s a hub of knowledge; we can draw inspiration from success stories, learn, and receive occasional guidance from experienced entrepreneurs.

As soon as we arrived, we were assigned a start-up manager to understand our challenges and put the necessary measures in place to address them effectively. With a wide range of experts, resources and events always at our disposal, we feel genuinely supported across all areas of the business. Last but not least, the community and the workspace are a real bonus for fostering a sense of camaraderie between teams!

Aside from having stunning premises that my teams don’t want to leave ;-), being at H7 has given us everything that an excellent entrepreneurial ecosystem can offer. Exchanging ideas with other entrepreneurs almost daily, sharing your questions, what you’ve learnt, or your mindset. Having access to talks almost every day, delivered by CEOs, CMOs, CTOs and others from France’s finest start-ups. If we had to do it all over again, we’d do it 100 times over.