In three months, the French Alps 2030 will receive the Olympic flag from Milan-Cortina 2026. Ahead of this symbolic milestone, the organizing committee has officially opened discussions to forge initial partnerships, in agreement with the IOC. This is a crucial step, just over four years before the Games, as the organizing committee knows it is under intense scrutiny regarding financing in a tight budgetary context.
Hospitality, logistics and energy
The COJOP announced on Thursday that it was ready to open discussions for Tier 1 domestic partnerships. Calls for expressions of interest will be published shortly for six sectors: retail banking, energy, textile equipment, hospitality, logistics and telecommunications.
« Our ambition is to enable companies to contribute to the success of these Games through innovative, responsible and sustainable solutions, whether through financing or contributions of know-how and technology., confirms Cyrille Grol, Director of Revenue at COJOP, on LinkedInI am convinced that the expertise of the French economic fabric, the capacity for innovation, and the commitment of our teams will be real assets in meeting this collective challenge. We need all our vital forces to build the success of the 2030 Winter Games! »
"Building a new era of Winter Games"
The board of directors of French Alps 2030 approved the first multi-year budget of the organizing committeeOn October 20, the budget was set at €2,1 billion. The COJOP's commercial activities will account for approximately 44% of the resources – while 30% of revenue will come from the IOC (TOP program, TV rights) and 26% from public entities. Therefore, finding partners is a crucial challenge.
Edgar Grospiron praises the speed with which this phase decisive This process was able to be launched just four months after Cyrille Groll's arrival as revenue director. This demonstrates the strength of the organization we have put in place. ", he emphasizes on LinkedInThe president of the COJOP now wants to to create a true French team of companies, committed to the success of the Games and the transition of the mountains ».
Working tirelessly to convince voters since his nomination, the Olympic moguls skiing champion remains optimistic: These partnerships represent much more than financial support; they will allow the companies committed to our cause to contribute their technical solutions and services, as well as their capacity for innovation and their expertise. We are already seeing great enthusiasm, both from the companies that have supported Paris 2024 and from those who now wish to join this pioneering adventure. Together, we have an exceptional opportunity to build a Winter Games of a new era, helping to shape the mountains of 2050. »
