Our EDHEC incubators
We help founders build the must-have companies of tomorrow.
Whether or not you are an EDHEC graduate, our incubators provide you with the support and resources you need to accelerate the development of your startup and realise your ambitions for sustainable impact.
+70 start-ups accelerated per year
3 thematic incubators
+over 1,200 entrepreneurs supported
Our 3 EDHEC incubators
Our three incubators offer specialized programs and dedicated resources: TechForward at Sophia Antipolis supports innovative technological projects, Act for Impact at STATION F accelerates initiatives with a societal impact, and our generalist incubator at STATION F supports startups from all sectors in achieving their mission.
9 months' hosting at the heart of STATION F: accelerate your growth
Take advantage of our 110-desks incubator, the 2nd largest partner program at STATION F, the world's largest startup campus.
Benefit from exclusive access to :
- +1000 startups to collaborate and exchange ideas
- +600 events and visibility opportunities to boost your profile
- +60 mentoring offices (Google, Qonto, AWS, etc.) for personalized support
- +1M€ of advantages on essential tools to develop your project
"Thanks to EDHEC Entrepreneurs, I was able to turn my idea into a solid project, supported by a network of exceptional experts. The personalised support has been key to our growth."
Arthur Seguin, founder @Symeo
"Being incubated at EDHEC Entrepreneurs gave me invaluable access to tailored resources and mentoring. This support has propelled our startup to new heights."
Stéphanie Berger, founder @Barak
Our generalist incubator at STATION F, accredited by the Paris Innovation Fund, enables our selected startups to qualify (subject to criteria) for a €30,000 grant, which can be used to finance incubation costs.
A program for committed, ambitious founders
This program is designed for full-time founders (EDHEC or not) with a validated prototype, a project with high growth potential and a commitment to responsibility. Whether or not your startup has an impact.
Where and how: the program takes place exclusively at STATION F, with no remote option.
Application: two calls for projects are open each year. Selection process:
- Check your eligibility via our application form.
- If eligible, complete the application form sent to you by e-mail.
- Pit your project in front of a jury of professionals.
Pre-registration: while waiting for our next call for projects to open, pre-register to be notified of the launch.
Join our Act For Impact incubator and be one of the 5 startups selected each year to benefit from unique support, combining the know-how of EDHEC Entrepreneurs, Bivwak! (BNP Paribas' transformation hub), and Act For Impact, the French Commercial Bank's program dedicated to impact entrepreneurs since 2004.
A complete 12-month program at the heart of STATION F
Hosted on the world's largest startup campus, STATION F, access exclusive resources:
- A network of over 1,000 startups to collaborate and exchange ideas
- +600 events and visibility opportunities to boost your impact
- +60 mentoring offices (Google, Qonto, AWS, etc.) for tailor-made support
- +1M€ of advantages on tools essential to the development of your project
Leasi : Subscription platform for refurbished everyday products, dedicated to the fight against overconsumption.
“Act For Impact is access to operational and technical resources that help us overcome our challenges.”
PimpUp : Anti-gaspi baskets direct from producers, aiming to save 1 million tons of food in France and Europe.
“Thanks to them, we have a clear materiality matrix to measure our impact.”
Villyz : Impact investment platform to encourage citizen participation.
“Local support that challenges our ideas to make them more solid and effective.”
12 months to propel your positive-impact startup
Our 12-month incubation program is designed for committed founders, EDHEC or not, with a tested prototype and a project with a strong social or environmental impact.
6 strategic pillars of support:
- Structuring your company
- Finding your product market fit
- Raising your profile
- Recruiting and hiring your team
- Optimizing your product
- Develop and structure your impact
Program schedule : the first 6 months are spent at STATION F, with the option of extended accommodation for the following 6 months.
Applications: the annual call for projects opens each spring. Although the call for applications is not yet open, you can pre-register your project here to be the first notified, and check your eligibility criteria here.
By joining TechForward, you gain access to the exclusive network of our three founding institutions: EDHEC, EURECOM and Institut Mines-Télécom.
Among the many advantages :
- A community of over 500 entrepreneurs
- Access to researchers and experts in cutting-edge technologies
- Opportunities for collaboration at the heart of Sophia Antipolis, Europe's 1st technology park, with a network of local, national and international companies, investors and technology partners.
TechForward opens the doors to a powerful ecosystem to accelerate your growth.
With TechForward, access exclusive financing solutions adapted to every stage of your development. Take advantage of honor loans, access to specialized investment funds, and connections with our Business Angels and partner investors to finance your ambitions.
In particular, TechForward gives you :
- Possible access to a €40,000 honorary loan via the Fondation Mines Télécom to support the first steps in your growth;
- Privileged access to the GENERATIONS powered by EDHEC impact investment fund, launched with Ring Capital, to support the acceleration of your impact projects.
TechForward paves the way for you to turn your ideas into entrepreneurial success.
Thanks to EURECOM, renowned for the expertise of its researchers in cutting-edge fields such asAI, cybersecurity and telecommunications, TechForward offers its entrepreneurs privileged access to advanced technological skills.
Top-level scientific support
This collaboration with one of the best institutions in its field enables our TechForward startups to benefit from unique scientific know-how and concrete support to develop their projects, responding to tomorrow's technological challenges.
Are you developing a high-impact technology project? At TechForward, we support ambitious entrepreneurs, resolutely committed to meeting tomorrow's major challenges.
On-site program : we only welcome startups ready to commit themselves fully, on site at Sophia Antipolis, in the heart of the French Riviera.
Application: with 2 calls for applications per year, join the next batch of startups incubating in February 2025. Pre-register now to be among the first to know!
Generalist incubator at STATION F
9 months' hosting at the heart of STATION F: accelerate your growth
Take advantage of our 110-desks incubator, the 2nd largest partner program at STATION F, the world's largest startup campus.
Benefit from exclusive access to :
- +1000 startups to collaborate and exchange ideas
- +600 events and visibility opportunities to boost your profile
- +60 mentoring offices (Google, Qonto, AWS, etc.) for personalized support
- +1M€ of advantages on essential tools to develop your project
"Thanks to EDHEC Entrepreneurs, I was able to turn my idea into a solid project, supported by a network of exceptional experts. The personalised support has been key to our growth."
Arthur Seguin, founder @Symeo
"Being incubated at EDHEC Entrepreneurs gave me invaluable access to tailored resources and mentoring. This support has propelled our startup to new heights."
Stéphanie Berger, founder @Barak
Our generalist incubator at STATION F, accredited by the Paris Innovation Fund, enables our selected startups to qualify (subject to criteria) for a €30,000 grant, which can be used to finance incubation costs.
A program for committed, ambitious founders
This program is designed for full-time founders (EDHEC or not) with a validated prototype, a project with high growth potential and a commitment to responsibility. Whether or not your startup has an impact.
Where and how: the program takes place exclusively at STATION F, with no remote option.
Application: two calls for projects are open each year. Selection process:
- Check your eligibility via our application form.
- If eligible, complete the application form sent to you by e-mail.
- Pit your project in front of a jury of professionals.
Pre-registration: while waiting for our next call for projects to open, pre-register to be notified of the launch.
Impact incubator à STATION F
Join our Act For Impact incubator and be one of the 5 startups selected each year to benefit from unique support, combining the know-how of EDHEC Entrepreneurs, Bivwak! (BNP Paribas' transformation hub), and Act For Impact, the French Commercial Bank's program dedicated to impact entrepreneurs since 2004.
A complete 12-month program at the heart of STATION F
Hosted on the world's largest startup campus, STATION F, access exclusive resources:
- A network of over 1,000 startups to collaborate and exchange ideas
- +600 events and visibility opportunities to boost your impact
- +60 mentoring offices (Google, Qonto, AWS, etc.) for tailor-made support
- +1M€ of advantages on tools essential to the development of your project
Leasi : Subscription platform for refurbished everyday products, dedicated to the fight against overconsumption.
“Act For Impact is access to operational and technical resources that help us overcome our challenges.”
PimpUp : Anti-gaspi baskets direct from producers, aiming to save 1 million tons of food in France and Europe.
“Thanks to them, we have a clear materiality matrix to measure our impact.”
Villyz : Impact investment platform to encourage citizen participation.
“Local support that challenges our ideas to make them more solid and effective.”
12 months to propel your positive-impact startup
Our 12-month incubation program is designed for committed founders, EDHEC or not, with a tested prototype and a project with a strong social or environmental impact.
6 strategic pillars of support:
- Structuring your company
- Finding your product market fit
- Raising your profile
- Recruiting and hiring your team
- Optimizing your product
- Develop and structure your impact
Program schedule : the first 6 months are spent at STATION F, with the option of extended accommodation for the following 6 months.
Applications: the annual call for projects opens each spring. Although the call for applications is not yet open, you can pre-register your project here to be the first notified, and check your eligibility criteria here.
Tech incubator at Sophia Antipolis
By joining TechForward, you gain access to the exclusive network of our three founding institutions: EDHEC, EURECOM and Institut Mines-Télécom.
Among the many advantages :
- A community of over 500 entrepreneurs
- Access to researchers and experts in cutting-edge technologies
- Opportunities for collaboration at the heart of Sophia Antipolis, Europe's 1st technology park, with a network of local, national and international companies, investors and technology partners.
TechForward opens the doors to a powerful ecosystem to accelerate your growth.
With TechForward, access exclusive financing solutions adapted to every stage of your development. Take advantage of honor loans, access to specialized investment funds, and connections with our Business Angels and partner investors to finance your ambitions.
In particular, TechForward gives you :
- Possible access to a €40,000 honorary loan via the Fondation Mines Télécom to support the first steps in your growth;
- Privileged access to the GENERATIONS powered by EDHEC impact investment fund, launched with Ring Capital, to support the acceleration of your impact projects.
TechForward paves the way for you to turn your ideas into entrepreneurial success.
Thanks to EURECOM, renowned for the expertise of its researchers in cutting-edge fields such asAI, cybersecurity and telecommunications, TechForward offers its entrepreneurs privileged access to advanced technological skills.
Top-level scientific support
This collaboration with one of the best institutions in its field enables our TechForward startups to benefit from unique scientific know-how and concrete support to develop their projects, responding to tomorrow's technological challenges.
Are you developing a high-impact technology project? At TechForward, we support ambitious entrepreneurs, resolutely committed to meeting tomorrow's major challenges.
On-site program : we only welcome startups ready to commit themselves fully, on site at Sophia Antipolis, in the heart of the French Riviera.
Application: with 2 calls for applications per year, join the next batch of startups incubating in February 2025. Pre-register now to be among the first to know!
3 incubators, one common methodology
By joining one of our themed incubation programs, you benefit not only from their targeted support, but also from a common path based on four pillars of expertise, offering a proven methodology, intensive bootcamps, dedicated experts, and exclusive opportunities to ensure the success of your entrepreneurial project.
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Build your dream team
Recruit the talent that will make the difference thanks to EDHEC's international network (+55,000 alumni and 8,000 students) and our partner schools.
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Finance your project
Maximise your non-dilutive financing with our partners and our accreditation by the Paris Innovation Fund. Do you want to raise funds? Access the GENERATIONS powered by EDHEC fund and our network of 140 investors.
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Find your first customers
Meet the product-market fit by validating your value proposition and establishing your marketing and sales strategy.
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Boost your profile
Benefit from the strength of EDHEC's communications and our partners with over 100 opportunities for visibility (press, social networks, events, etc.) every year. Validate your pitch
and develop your brand.
A community dedicated to your success
Incubate in one of our three programs, and enjoy an intense entrepreneurial experience by joining a community of over 1,200 entrepreneurs and gaining access to numerous players committed to the success of your project.
Our Program Managers for tailor-made support
Our incubators are run by our team of 6 program managers.
Each start-up has a dedicated Program Manager to provide personalised support. At monthly meetings, he or she will provide advice, help you challenge your development and give you access to qualified contacts.
Get training with access to 300+ business experts
Our community brings together more than 300 of the best business experts to guide you in the strategic and operational management of your start-up, with more than 50 hours of à la carte individual coaching on key subjects such as marketing, product development and legal affairs.
Develop a sustainable strategy with a dedicated mentor
Thanks to a careful matching process, build up your first board of advisors with access to 6 months of personalised mentoring from a dedicated, experienced leader, to refine your long-term strategy and gain access to an exclusive network.
Exclusive benefits
Exclusive access to the EDHEC network, resources and opportunities
Unique support for responsibility in start-ups
Co-development between entrepreneurs to solve your common problems
+200K in discounts to access the best tools and service providers
3 figures that set us apart
by our incubated startups since 2017
every year
of our incubated entrepreneurs
