Estonian company Wallester has been granted the status of a platinum sponsor of the Sophia Antipolis Foundation. The company has joined the list of top donors supporting the leading science and technology park in Europe. This allowed the company to expand its business relations, integrate organically into the region’s economy, and create a solid foundation for further innovative development.
For reference, Wallester is a cutting-edge financial service provider recognised as a Visa Principal member, they empower businesses to establish their own customised card program and payment infrastructure. The company operates under an Estonian FSA Payment licence from its offices in Tallinn, Estonia, and Valbonne, France.
An essential step for partners
The Sophia Antipolis Foundation is an active public organisation that monitors current trends in business, science, and high technology. It cares about the funding of the research centre, its effectiveness, and the possibility of applying the research results in the real world. That is why SAF actively engages partners from the fintech sector that offer innovative solutions in the field of payment systems, personalised finance, and instant payments.
Sophia Antipolis, where the Foundation is based, is a renowned science and technology park in Valbonne, France, located on the beautiful French Riviera near Nice. Spanning 2,400 hectares, it is home to universities, research centres, and offices. The park welcomes 6,000 students annually and employs 43,000 people, including 4,500 scientists. It has become a vibrant hub for innovation, making it an ideal environment for collaboration between academia and industry.
This sponsorship opens the door for Wallester to work closely with industry experts and influencers within the Sophia Antipolis network. As a member of the board of patrons, we’ll play a pivotal role in shaping strategic discussions about the future of technology. Wallester’s presence at key events and in communications will underscore our significant role and influence in the fintech industry. We’re eagerly anticipating the numerous conferences, colloquia, and exclusive events that the Foundation organises throughout the year. These gatherings promise to offer invaluable opportunities for gaining insights and building connections.
The status of a platinum benefactor of the Sophia Antipolis Foundation provides substantial benefits for Wallester. The company has high expectations from this agreement. It intends to:
- integrate deeper into both regional and European financial infrastructure;
- attract new talent through fruitful cooperation with students, researchers, and innovators;
- participate in joint projects with top global brands, strengthening business ties;
- generate creative ideas to develop new successful products;
- improve its reputation through its contribution to the development of the scientific community.
According to Sergei Astafjev, co-founder of Wallester, “By collaborating with the Foundation, we deepen our roots in innovation while actively contributing to the dynamic local ecosystem. Together, we aim to push technological boundaries, creating impact both in the region and on a global scale.”
Wallester’s plans as a patron of the Sophia Antipolis Foundation
The company takes its partnership with SAF seriously. It plans to participate in conferences and colloquia. Its representatives have received invitations to several private events to discuss strategic plans for the development of the science and technology park and priority research areas, both locally and internationally.
Moreover, the company intends to create new joint projects with other platinum patrons and SAF board members. It already has experience of successful cooperation with one of them, Travel Planet. Expanding the list of top clients will help the company take its business to a fundamentally new level and make a name for itself on a global scale, significantly increasing its territorial coverage.
If you are interested in participating in innovative fintech projects, you can meet Wallester representatives at the upcoming Sophia Antipolis events or contact them through their website or via email at: sales@wallester.com.
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