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We're launching our own incubator: La Pouponnière!

Welcome Family forms its incubator for projects dedicated to innovative entrepreneurs in the physical or digital toys and games sector. Helping young entrepreneurs to develop their business: that's the challenge we've set ourselves! As we specialize in catering for families in the restaurant and hotel sectors, it was obvious that our incubator would target game and toy entrepreneurs.

So how do you apply for a place at La Pouponnière, what do you have to do to get involved in this new incubator, who evaluates the projects and what prizes are awarded to the winner?

Selection criteria at La Pouponnière

The project or start-up must be innovative, eco-friendly, aimed at children and families, collaborative, caring, instructive, fun, simple..

- 1 company in the process of being created or less than 2 years old.
- In the physical or digital games/toys sector.
- In France or French overseas departments and territories.

The Jury

At present, a 15-strong jury is expected, including toy professionals, journalists, CEOs, lawyers, influence managers, etc., all specialists in their field. This will enable a 360° analysis of the projects.

What La Pouponnière has to offer

Regarding La Pouponnière's offer, it isa complete proposal to best realize the Laureate's project:

🤝 1 year of support by several experts
💰 1 advance of €50,000 on production
📸 Product shooting La Pouponnière incubator Welcome Family
🏠 1 year of free accommodation in the offices Welcome Family for 2 to 4 people
📷 1 free photo shoot by the Studio team
🎤 1 video interview by the Marketing team
👩‍⚖️ 1 external consulting by an employment lawyer
👨‍⚖️ 1 consultation by an intellectual property lawyer
🧾 1 half-day training by our accountants
🏦 1 privileged presentation of the project to our banking partners
🤳2 half-day training/consulting in influence and digital marketing

So, are you ready to try your hand at entrepreneurship? Do you have any ideas or projects in store concerning toys and games?