2016 Atlanta-Toulouse Startup Exchange
To celebrate the 40-year-strong relationship between sister cities Atlanta and Toulouse, the cities announced the 2016 Atlanta -Toulouse Startup Exchange Program.
Toulouse is the home of the Aerospace Valley, European capital of aeronautical engineering, the global headquarters of Airbus, and the location of multiple satellite research programs. The city is also home to the only French tech cluster devoted to cancer research and treatment.
Atlanta is the business centre of the southeast and the location for the world’s most travelled and efficient airport. The home to the 3rd highest concentration of fortune 500s in the nation with companies such as Coca-Cola, Delta, and CNN, and the leading city for the technology, bioscience, health IT, cleantech, supply chain, and automotive industries.
From October 3rd-October 15th two Atlanta startups traveled to France to be connected with Toulouse’s startup events, gain access to European decision makers, and engage with investors and business leaders in their respective sectors.
From October 31st-November 11th Atlanta welcomed two selected startups from Toulouse to live, work, and learn. Selected startups stayed in the heart of the city and enjoy a two week residency at a local accelerator dedicated to their industry and exposure to the U.S. market and Atlanta startup culture.
More information at : Atlanta-Toulouse Startup Exchange
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