Café Créa' 2026: Business Creation Support in Vaulx-en-Velin

The 9th edition of the free event will take place on October 14th at Cirque Imagine, offering workshops and networking opportunities to bring projects to life.

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Generic image of a business creation event in Vaulx-en-Velin.

The City of Vaulx-en-Velin is organizing the 9th edition of Café Créa' on Wednesday, October 14th, a free event aimed at supporting future entrepreneurs in creating their businesses.

Designed for those who wish to start a business or have an idea but don't know where to begin, Café Créa' will take place from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Cirque Imagine, located at 5 avenue des Canuts in Vaulx-en-Velin. The event is open by registration until October 13th.
The day will start at 9 AM with a coffee reception, followed by five thematic workshops from 10 AM to 11 AM, allowing participants to attend two 30-minute sessions. These workshops will cover various topics such as 'Being an entrepreneur, it's not scary!', 'Creating my business, I've got it!', 'Finding my financing, child's play!', 'Developing my network, I'm a pro!', and 'Building a meaningful business for a progressing world'.
From 11 AM to 12 PM, participants can network with partners present at stands. A round table discussion is scheduled for 12 PM, followed by a lunch break. The afternoon will feature a pitch competition at 1 PM, where business creators will present their projects in just two minutes, before the award ceremony at 1:30 PM and the closing at 1:40 PM.
To get to Cirque Imagine, located near Carré de Soie, public transport is recommended: Tram T3 and Metro A, stop Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie. A park-and-ride facility is available at Carré de Soie for €2, with the exit ticket redeemable at Cirque Imagine.
For more information, the economy-employment service can be reached at 04 72 04 78 02 or by email at service.economique@mairie-vaulxenvelin.fr.
Based on information from the official source: Ville de Vaulx-en-Velin (23/09/2026)