About Us
Bernard KLEYNHOFF
President of risingSUD
Audrey BRUN RABUEL
CEO of risingSUD
risingSUD is the economic development agency
in charge of attracting projects, investment, and talent
to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the South of France.
Our goal is to create opportunities and to strengthen the regional economy.
Our three main missions
ASSISTcompanies in their development: growth, recruitment, export, fund raising, green or digital transition, land or property search...
SUPPORTregional territories in their development projects with tailor-made services and consulting
ATTRACTcompanies and international investors to Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur by carrying out influence programs and prospection campaigns
We are dedicated to supporting you and your project! Whether it's setting up a business, exporting to new markets, raising funds, recruiting talent, undergoing a digital transformation, or implementing a CSR strategy, our team of 50 employees puts all their expertise and experience at your service to ensure that your project is a success.
risingSUD is particularly committed to environmental and energy issues. This is a reflection of the policies being implemented by the Region Sud, which adopted the first 100% green budget in Europe in 2023 in order to stay one step ahead in the fight against climate change.
Our agency is a member of the CEC Provence-Corse business alliance for the climate. Along with 60 other organizations, risingSUD is working to develop sustainable economic models and bring about a successful environmental transition in the region.
Our Results
Key Figures
COMPANIES SUPPORTED
in their growth, all programs combined
PROJECTS SUPPORTED
as part of the strategic sector program
COMPANIES SUPPORTED
in their international expansion
INCOMING COMPANIES
from 30 different countries set up operations in the region
IN 2022, THE SUD REGION SET A NEW RECORD FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT
In 10 years, the number of projects attracted to the region and the number of jobs created has more than doubled. This is no coincidence! risingSUD is Business France's regional representative and is responsible for coordinating international projects with local stakeholders to find the best location, the best ecosystem, and the best partners for each new venture.
Our Governance
Founded by the Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region, the French government, the regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Banque des Territoires, and Bpifrance, risingSUD now has 88 members in its governing alliance divided into five constituencies.
Constituency 1
Constituency 2
Constituency 3
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Constituency 5
