Lyon is an innovative city with many opportunities for potential projects. The innovation sector extends into social entrepreneurship and engages challenges typical of urban areas, such as fostering innovation as a smart city and encouraging sustainable growth. Past projects demonstrated the impact of migrants becoming entrepreneurs, promoted the city of Lyon with mobile applications, assessed resources for startups, and examined historical heritage in social media. Project partners often focus on innovation and entrepreneurship to create social change, spur economic development, or address social, economic and urban development issues.
