Supporting this event is a matter of course for the 5 Regional Banks of Crédit Agricole Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. More than just a competition, the World Burger Contest promotes local products and know-how while responding to ecological, social and economic issues. These challenges are an integral part of our corporate project and our commitments. 

As a bank committed to our region, this partnership is a natural extension of our local initiatives:

• Supporting the food trades: whether you are setting up a business, managing day-to-day operations or planning for the future, Crédit Agricole supports the food trade professionals in its regions.

• Contributing to local and sustainable food: today more than ever, we want local and more sustainable food. Because agriculture will always be essential, Crédit Agricole is committed to financing all types of farming, encouraging new vocations and supporting agricultural change. 

• Promoting innovation: through its “Village by CA” network of regional innovation accelerators, Crédit Agricole has been supporting the development of start-ups and the transformation of businesses in the regions since 2014.

• Supporting local expertise: committed to its localities through 39 Regional Banks, Crédit Agricole has built its banking business on a decentralised basis. It relies on local initiative and the autonomy of its 39 Regional Banks, which are at the heart of the organisation. We believe that it is a priority to create links with local players and participate with them in the emergence and success of projects that meet the economic and social challenges facing us all.

We will be present throughout Sirha, in the heart of the Place des Lumières, with a village of start-ups showcasing the latest innovations in foodtech. More than a third of these start-ups are part of Village by CA, which has accelerated their progress in cooperation with major local partners.  

Find out more about the start-ups taking part.

*Regional Banks Centre France, Centre-Est, Sud Rhône Alpes, Loire Haute-Loire and Savoie.