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Trophées du Repreneuriat 2026 – Will you be the next winner?

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Celebrating Boldness and Entrepreneurial Success! 🚀
It’s your time to shine! The Entrepreneurship Buyout Awards 2026, organized by the C.R.A (Cédants et Repreneurs d’Affaires), are now open for applications to honor outstanding achievements in business takeovers. For nearly two decades, this event has highlighted entrepreneurs who, through determination and vision, contribute to France’s economic vitality.

Business buyers, this is your chance to highlight your success and those of your company!

Why Participate?

The Entrepreneurship Buyout Awards not only recognize exceptional entrepreneurial achievements; they also offer a unique platform to:

  • Gain national visibility: Share your journey and highlight your company.
  • Join an influential network: Meet experts, partners, and inspiring fellow entrepreneurs.
  • Inspire future buyers: Your story could motivate others to take on this challenge.

Awards That Celebrate Every Success

For the 2026 edition, seven categories will honor entrepreneurs who have excelled in their business acquisition:

  • Grand Prize
  • Transformation Award
  • CSR Award
  • Industry Award
  • Services Award
  • Construction Award
  • Jury’s Prize

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to entrepreneurs who acquired a business between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2023.

Participation requirements:

  • A company with between 5 and 100 employees at the time of acquisition
  • Proof of two financial years under your management

Awards Timeline

  • Application deadline: from November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026
  • Awards ceremony: March 25, 2026 in Paris
    A prestigious evening honoring the winners alongside the event’s partners.

Renowned Partners

The 2026 edition is supported by key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including:

  • Bpifrance
  • AG2R La Mondiale
  • WIRE Avocats
  • Fédération Française du Bâtiment (FFB)
  • Banque Populaire Ingénierie Financière
  • Ordre des Experts-Comptables

Their support highlights the importance of this event for France’s economic landscape.

How to Apply?

Submitting your application is simple:

  1. Visit the official website:
    https://www.trophees-repreneuriat.fr/content/le-concours
  2. Complete the online form with the required information
  3. Cross your fingers!

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