19–20 June 2017. Cannes, Francelionsinnovation.com

THE START-UP PROGRAMME

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The fast-track to the future You know that being an entrepreneur is not for the faint-hearted. Creative bravery comes as standard in successful start-ups. Every decision is a risk. Connections are key. That’s why more and more start-ups like yours are finding customers, investors and partners at Lions Innovation.A melting pot of powerful creative people from all walksof life, each looking for the next big thing.

The opportunities are endless. The question is, will yoube there to seize them?

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Why be a part of it?

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is fuelled by ideas, and by the people who have those ideas. People come to Cannes hoping to discover the next big start-up story. Here’s what the programme gives you:

1. Revenue

Cannes Lions is all about what’s new and what’s next. Major clients and media agencies come looking for ground breaking technology that will give them a competitive edge.

2. Partnerships

With over 15,000 people representing major global brands, creative agencies, technology giants and media owners from across the world, the Festival has become a hub of relationship building and deal-making.

3. Advice and ideas You get access to a bespoke start-ups-only content programme featuring people who’ve ‘been there and done that’. Plus, you get access to all the talks at Lions Innovation – that’s three stages and hundreds of experts to listen to and network with.

4. Introductions

As well as access to the legendary Opening Gala, two beach bars and a handy networking app, you’ll be invited to a curated series of networking roundtables with the people and companies you want to do business with.

5. Exposure

Everyone who is anyone really is there. It is the highlight of the creative communications industry’s calendar – and you can put your business and your product right at the very heart of it.

The Start-Up Experience

Companies*

*Companies who attended Cannes Lions & Lions Innovation in 2016

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People you can meet…

AbbottAccentureAccor HotelsAdobeAir FranceAirbnbAllianz Global InvestorsAmazonAmerican ApparelAmerican ExpressAppleAT&TAudiAutomobiles CitroenAvon CosmeticsBacardiBank Of AmericaMerrill LynchBank Of MontrealBarillaBayer Consumer HealthBekoBel UkBMWBNP ParibasBooking.comBritish American Tobacco

BurberryBurger KingBuzzfeedB&G VenturesCBS InteractiveChanelCiscoCitiCNN InternationalCoca-ColaCoopCorbisCosta CoffeeCoty DanoneDellDeloitteDentsu Ventures Deutsche BankDeutsche TelekomDiageoDirect Line GroupDolbyDomino’s PizzaDr Pepper Snapple GroupDykonE! Entertainment Television

EbayEE Orange T-MobileEmiratesEstee Lauder CompaniesFerreroFiat FinstarFlipboardFounders ForumFox NetworksGEGetty ImagesGlaxoSmithKlineGoldman SachsGoogleHeinekenHertzHewlett-Packard CompanyHitachiHSBCHuaweiIBMIkeaING BankIntelInterflora

IntermarchéJapan TabaccoJavelin Venture PartnersJohnson & JohnsonJPMorgan Asset ManagementKate Spade New YorkKia MotorsKraft FoodsLa PosteLacosteLegoLevi Strauss & CoLexusLinkedIn Liz Earle BeautyL’Occitane en ProvenceLogitechL’OréalLuxotticaMarks & SpencerMarsMattelMavenMccain FoodsMcdonaldsMediamarktMercedes-BenzMetro

MicrosoftMohr Davidow venturesMondelezNBCUniversalNestléNetflixNettoNew LookNew-PharmNikeNissan EuropeNokiaNordstrom Product GroupNorthstar O2 UkOracleP&GPaddy Power BetfairPanasonic CorporationPandoraParamount PicturesPepsicoPeugeotPhilipsPizza HutPrimarkPWC

Red BullReebokRenaultRhodan VenturesRolexRoyal MailSalesforceSamsungSC JohnsonShellSky AirlineSkype/MicrosoftSmart EnergySnapchatSoftbank Robotics corp.Sony CorporationSpotifyTaco BellTargetTelecom ItaliaTerraTescoThe Hershey CompanyThe National LotteryT-MobileTomsTopshopToyota Motor

TurkcellUBSUEFAUnicreditUnileverUnilever VenturesVerizonViroolVisaVodafoneVolvoWalmart.comWellaWer VenturesWestern UnionXeroYahoo

‘We had unprecedented access to

some of the world’s leading creative experts, media buyers, unicorn CEOs and more. If you’re

anything from an early stage start-up to a rapidly scaling

company – you will get value out of this event.

’Chris OstoichCo-founder,

LISNR

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Three ways you can get involved: 1. The Start-up ProgrammeThe Start-up Programme is the place for promising new businesses to find exposure, mentoring, networking and learning opportunities. Limited to 100 selected start-ups.

2. R/GA Start-up Academy Created in partnership with R/GA, this four-day marketing bootcamp helps 15 hand-picked, promising start-ups to sharpen their brand identity, focus their business plans and market themselves effectively.

3. Innovation Lions The Lion is the most coveted award in the advertising world. Winning one validates your start-up in the eyes of thousands of brands and agencies and opens up all kinds of doors.

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The Start-up Programme:What is it?We’ve created The Discovery Zone in the heart of Palais II, Lions Innovation’s main venue, as a hub for start-ups.

For two days, you can showcase your product and meet prospects and partners in the ideas and networking hub of the event. At the Discovery Zone, along with 100 other start-ups, you become one of the main attractions.

What you get:- Lions Innovation delegate pass, worth €1695- Access to The Discovery Zone, where you can demo your product- Exclusive mentoring from industry experts- One-to-one facilitated meeting service- Listing in the Cannes Lions networking app- Your logo on the Lions Innovation website

When? 19–20 June

How much? €795 + TVS per person

How does it work? 1. Apply online here:canneslions.com/festival/get-involved/start-ups2. We’ll check you’re eligible and get in touch to confirm3. Register for your passes using the unique link that we’ll send you4. Send us your logo so we can start promoting you straight away5. Start networking!

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R/GA Start-up AcademyHaving a great idea is only the first step. The R/GA Academy, run by the pioneering digital agency, is designed to ensure the very best start-ups have the best chance of making it – by building business plans, brand identity, positioning and a go-to-market approach. In one-to-one sessions in partnership with pioneering digital agency R/GA, participants unpick and re-focus their marketing strategy with workshops led by a host of senior marketers.

They will leave with a newly honed business plan, the skills they need to market themselves most effectively and a focused brand identity that will propel their business. Apply now! Only five spaces remain.

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When?17-24 June 2017 The programmeThis four-day marketing bootcamp matches 15 start-ups with industry experts to sharpen their brand identity, focus business plans and help them to resonate with global brands and marketing leaders.

Past speakers have included:

• Bob Greenberg – Chairman and CEO, R/GA• Sean Rad – CEO and founder, Tinder• Michael Roth – CEO and Chairman, Interpublic Group• Yossi Vardi – Investor and entrepreneur • David Shing – Digital Prophet, AOL

Two founders/team members from the selected start-ups will receive accommodation from 17 - 24 June and full week passes to Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. You can apply on: canneslions.com/festival/lions-innovation/start-up-academy

‘“We’ve been to many workshops for start-ups but R/GA and Lions

Innovation took it to a whole new level. Four days of great

mentoring, awesome people and lots of fun!”

’Elif Turan

Chief Financial Officer,Ingenious

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Enter the Innovation LionsThe Innovation Lions honour ground breaking technology and problem solving. Standalone technological solutions including tools, products, models, platforms and other forms of ad tech will also be recognised, as well as creative campaigns utilising new tech. Watch the video from the Grand Prix 2015 winners what3words and find out how winning the Lion helped themto accelerate the growth and get in front of new clients: https://youtu.be/_qPqLcN301o

Enter at:www.canneslions.com/awards/the-lions/innovation

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Questions? Get in touchStart-up Programme Manager

Gosia Furmanik

gosiaf@canneslions.com

+44 203 033 4134

Innovation Lion Awards

Orla Kinsella

orlak@canneslions.com

+44 203 033 4082

Global Head of Innovation

Rob Dembitz

robd@canneslions.com

+44 203 033 4038

lionsinnovation.com