Despite this major disadvantage, the city's CCI (Chamber of commerce) fought hard in order to make their application possible.

The region's contribution to foreign trade and the work of Grenoble's international companies played an essential role.

It also has 15 equipped offices and a conference room (with a capacity of 6 people) available for clients to rent on a daily or yearly basis.

They deliver market information, countries' regulations as well as main financial aid available to enterprises wanting to export.

Its guidance is relying on Ubifrance and Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie Françaises à l'Etranger (CCIFE)'s networks.

It proposes diverse specific programs combining information, formation, counseling and guidance in foreign markets.