Les Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What Les Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes does

Les Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a regional advisory committee of CNCCEF, the national body of French Foreign Trade Advisors headquartered in Lyon, France. Formed around 2016 following the merger of the Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes regions, it convenes 260 volunteer advisors (CCEs) — of whom 63% are executives from SMEs and mid-sized enterprises (ETIs) — who are appointed by decree of the French Prime Minister and serve pro bono. The committee supports French companies' internationalisation through four operational pillars: business accompaniment and mentoring for SMEs and ETIs (Accompagnement des entreprises), training and mentorship for students (Grand Prix de l'International, Cap sur l'International), advisory input to public authorities (Conseils aux pouvoirs publics), and territorial-attractiveness initiatives for inbound investment (Attractivité du Territoire).

The committee runs no technology product. Its service surface is delivered through in-person events, mentoring engagements, and country-specific forums (Forum Pays), and operates within the Team France Export ecosystem alongside Business France, Bpifrance, CCI France, Douanes, and INPI. Partnerships span regional institutions (Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, CCI Lyon Métropole), financial sponsors (CIC Lyonnaise de Banque, Société Générale, Allianz Trade, Bpifrance), and international CCE committees in target export markets (Czech Republic, Romania, Serbia, Israel).

The revenue model is not commercial. The committee is funded through membership contributions collected via a Télépaiement portal and through public-private partnership support. The committee monetises nothing directly: beneficiaries receive advisory services, training, and networking at no cost, while partners gain visibility, programme co-branding, and access to senior business leaders. The 19-person operational staff coordinates activities on a volunteer-driven, mission-oriented basis, with no funding rounds or external investors.

Name

Les Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Legal name

Les Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Website

https://auvergne-rhone-alpes.cnccef.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regional French Foreign Trade Advisors committee in Lyon serving Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes SMEs, ETIs, students, and public authorities with pro-bono export mentorship, training programmes, country forums, and territorial-attractiveness initiatives under the national CNCCEF umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade Advisory Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), International Affairs (928120)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADABAF

Economic Growth, Trade & Private Sector Development Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Bilateral Development Agencies & Aid Programs

SECONDARYBPAIAIAG

Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

SECONDARYBPADAAAC

International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

Keywords

• International trade advisory
• Export consulting services
• Business internationalization support
• Foreign trade mentorship
• Territorial attractiveness consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership contributions and public/private partnerships: CCE Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a nonprofit association of volunteer foreign trade advisors. Revenue appears to come from membership fees (referenced via 'Télépaiement' page) and support from regional public institutions and private partners. Activities are carried out on a voluntary and partnership basis rather than a commercial revenue model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The committee provides volunteer-based international trade advisory, business mentorship, and networking services to support French SMEs and ETIs in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with their internationalization efforts. Core offerings include one-on-one company accompaniment, country-specific market intelligence forums (Forum Pays), student training programs (Grand Prix de l'International), territorial attractiveness initiatives to attract foreign investment, and advisory input to regional public authorities on international trade policy. All services are delivered pro bono by 260 CCE members appointed by decree of the French Prime Minister.

Product overview

Les Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is not a technology product company but rather a regional advisory committee of the national French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE) organization. The committee offers a unified service portfolio centered on supporting French businesses with international development. The core offering consists of business support and mentoring services (Accompagnement des entreprises), training programs for students and young professionals (Formation, Le Grand Prix de l'International), and export-focused events and initiatives (Cap sur l'International, Forum Pays). Additional services include networking events (Gala des CCE) and welcome ceremonies for new advisors. These services are provided through the regional committee structure and do not constitute a software platform or product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, flagship and supporting.

• La Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Region is a key institutional partner supporting the CCE committee's activities and territorial attractiveness initiatives. The CCE contributed to the Verkor gigafactory project and other strategic regional investments.
• CCI Lyon Métropole Saint-Etienne RoannecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber of Commerce hosted the Forum Pays and other CCE events, providing a venue and institutional backing for international trade discussions.
• Team France Export (TFE) / Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Entreprises / Bpifrance / Business France / CCIRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CCE committee works within the Team France Export framework, which brings together all public and private solutions for French companies going international. CCEs participate in TFE events, mentoring, and the Trophées TFE program.
• CCI FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI France is the national umbrella organization for Chambers of Commerce, working with CCE committees on export promotion.
• Douanes (French Customs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of Team France Export providing customs expertise for exporters.
• INPI (Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of Team France Export providing intellectual property expertise.
• Business FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness France is a key TFE partner providing export support, VIE programs, and international market intelligence. CCEs collaborate with Business France directors on Forum Pays events.
• VerkorflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CCE committee played a facilitation role in connecting Verkor's leadership with the Region and other actors to support the establishment of a gigafactory in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, expected to create ~4,000 direct jobs.
• CCE Committees of other countries (e.g., CCE République Tchèque, CCE Roumanie, CCE Serbie, CCE Israël)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCE Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes works with CCE committees in target export countries (Czech Republic, Romania, Serbia, Israel, etc.) to facilitate market intelligence and business connections for French companies.
• Axelera, CPME Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, MEDEF Lyon Rhône, MEDEF Auvergne-Rhône-AlpessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business ecosystem partners that collaborate with CCE on events and initiatives.
• OnlyLyon Invest (ADERLY)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLyon area investment promotion agency, co-organizing webinars and attracting international investment to the region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Business France: The French national agency supporting international development of the French economy. While larger in scope and budget, Business France overlaps significantly with CCE's export promotion mission and is a core Team France Export partner of CCE Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
• CCI France: The national federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry. CCI France and the regional CCI Lyon Métropole host CCE events and provide institutional backing for export support — same broad space, but commercially and structurally broader than the CCE volunteer model.
• Bpifrance: France's public investment bank providing financing, insurance, and export support. Overlaps with CCE's mission of supporting French SME internationalization, and is a core Team France Export partner alongside CCE Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Direct peers

• CCE Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: Regional CCE committee covering the PACA region, organized under CNCCEF. Directly comparable in structure, mission, and operating model to CCE Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
• CNCCEF (Comité National des Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France): The national umbrella organization under which CCE Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes operates, comprising all regional CCE committees across France. Same volunteer-based, government-mandated model focused on international trade support for French businesses.
• CCE Hauts-de-France: Regional CCE committee for the Hauts-de-France region, a peer CNCCEF committee supporting French SME internationalization via volunteer advisors and public-private partnerships.
• MEDEF International: The international affairs arm of France's main employers' federation (MEDEF). Operates a similar network model connecting French business leaders with international partners, focusing on export promotion and cross-border deal-making.
• CCE Île-de-France: The Île-de-France regional CCE committee, a sister regional committee within the CNCCEF. Same volunteer advisory model, same event-driven GTM (Gala, Forums, Grand Prix), and same partnership with Team France Export.

Regional players

• CCI Lyon Métropole Saint-Etienne Roanne: The local Chamber of Commerce serving the Lyon metropolitan area. Hosts CCE events (including Forum Pays) and provides institutional backing for the committee's international trade activities in the same geography.
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises: The regional economic development agency for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Comparable regional focus and serves as an institutional partner within the Team France Export ecosystem alongside CCE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Les_CCE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cce-auvergne-rhone-alpes

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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