
ERAI (Entreprise Rhône-Alpes International) was created in 1987 by the Rhône-Alpes Regional Council.
ERAI is the leading tool of the Region for its international economic development and to improve its attractiveness.
Our 5 main activities, developed through a hands on approach, are :
Business development / Export : Custom made services to assist companies in their international development
Invest : Personalized solutions for foreign investors into Rhône-Alpes
Clusters : A worldwide network dedicated to the internationalization of clusters and centers of excellence from Rhone-Alpes
Cooperations & International Relations: Dedicated actions to all economic actors to enhance the international influence of Rhone-Alpes.
International Financing: Services to identify the best solutions about financing, international public tenders & European Programs.
ERAI works in diverse industries including :Biotech & Pharma, Plastics, Clean Tech, Environment & Renewable Energies, Mountain & Sports, Technical Textiles, Machining, Software and Video Games, Food and Beverages
Through its 27 offices worldwide ERAI advices and hosts the Rhône-Alpes region and companies in their international expansions.
Every year, ERAI :
- Meets 3,000 CEOs from Rhône-Alpes (through our international office directors)
- Performs 650 individual export development missions (through our 27 offices around the world)
- Advises 320 companies on international financing
- Prospects 25,000 business contacts worldwide
- Contacts 3,500 foreign CEOs to discuss their establishment projects in Rhône-Alpes