The 100 largest startup incubators and accelerators in France

Team for the Planetteam-planet.com

Create and fund open-source companies targeting greenhouse gas reduction, recruit experienced entrepreneurs, and enable global climate action through investments.

Aix-Marseille Universityuniv-amu.fr

Educates over 80,000 students, conducts intensive research, and fosters innovation across numerous campuses, playing a key role in regional and international development.

École Polytechniquepolytechnique.edu

Leading French institution offering top-level research, academic programs, and innovation in science and technology with a strong emphasis on excellence and humanist traditions

Inriainria.fr

Researching digital technology, developing software, and fostering Deeptech startups with academic and industrial partners, making global impact through open source and entrepreneurial support.

HEC Parishec.edu

Offers diverse management education programs including Masters, MBA, PhD, and Executive Education for future leaders and current executives, with focus on education and research.

CentraleSupéleccentralesupelec.fr

Provides higher education with 4,500 students across three campuses, 370 staff, 3 international schools, 5 associated labs, and partners with 176 universities and 140 companies.

CCI Paris IdFcci-paris-idf.fr

Represents 840,000 businesses, fostering growth, training individuals, developing projects, and promoting the capital region across 8 departments.

Barreau de Paris (Ordre des avocats de Paris)avocatparis.org

Provides legal assistance, promotes human rights, ensures access to law through free consultations, and supports economic development through professional lawyer training and regulation.

Grenoble Ecole de Managementgrenoble-em.com

A leading business school offering a wide range of educational programs in French and English, focused on solving complex problems for business and society

IGN - French Mapping Agency (Institut Géographique National)ign.fr

The company operates as the state's geospatial and forestry information provider, developing reference data, products, and services for various public policy support

CSTBcstb.fr

Research, engineering, and evaluation for building well-being and safety, addressing materials, techniques, environment, and urban integration for French construction.

Université de Perpignan, UPVD, Franceuniv-perp.fr

Higher education institution offering multidisciplinary training and research in sciences, law, humanities, arts, and physical education.

IMT Atlantiqueimt-atlantique.fr

A prestigious engineering school specializing in digital, energy, and environmental transition, offering diverse programs and strong partnerships with businesses

Télécom Paristelecom-paris.fr

A leading educational institution in ICT, offering various programs in engineering, masters, and PhD, with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship in the digital world

EPITA: Ecole d'Ingénieurs en Informatiqueepita.fr

Training bold individuals in IT and digital innovation to drive societal success, transforming daily lives, and addressing major technological, industrial, economic, and social challenges.

Institut du Cerveau – Paris Brain Instituteinstitutducerveau.org

Research center focused on brain studies, developing treatments for neurological diseases through collaboration among patients, doctors, researchers, and entrepreneurs.

École des Mines de Saint-Étiennemines-stetienne.fr

Engineering school focused on sustainable innovation, academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and addressing industrial, digital, and environmental challenges.

ENGIE Research & Innovationinnovation.engie.com

An innovation-focused company seeking collaborations with startups in Biogas, Energy communities, Energy efficiency, Hydrogen, and Energy storage projects

SINGAwearesinga.org

An international organization founded in 2012 that accelerates the inclusion of newcomers to create cohesive, creative, and prosperous societies

Communauté d'agglomération de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelinessaint-quentin-en-yvelines.fr

Intercommunal cooperation entity providing services to municipalities and their 147,000 residents, specific to new towns, fostering community development.

INCOinco-group.co

Global organization promoting environmental sustainability and social responsibility through supporting innovative companies and empowering diverse individuals to reach their full potential

L'Institut Agro Montpellierinstitut-agro-montpellier.fr

A public institution in South France offering higher education and research in agricultural fields, with a focus on various training topics

ESPCI Paris - PSLespci.psl.eu

An engineering school in Paris training adaptable engineers with a strong theoretical and experimental background who contribute to societal issues through research and innovation

Semmaris, Rungis International Marketrungisinternational.com

Management and development of Rungis Market including real estate, buyer services, security, marketing, and consulting for wholesale projects.

Institut Français de la Modeifmparis.fr

Higher education and training in fashion design, management, craftsmanship, research, and industry expertise for textiles, fashion, and luxury sectors.

Pépite France - Le réseau des Étudiants-Entrepreneurspepite-france.fr

Pépite France supports student entrepreneurship by connecting projects with businesses and providing resources such as the Student-Entrepreneur National Status for young innovators

CCI Nice Côte d'Azurcote-azur.cci.fr

Supports entrepreneurs in Alpes Maritimes with business creation, innovation, and development, offering networking, training, public advocacy, and infrastructure investment.

beta.gouv.frbeta.gouv.fr

French government incubator building digital public services through small autonomous teams known as state startups focused on simplicity, trust, and changing rules.

Aix-Marseille Université (AMU)univ-amu.fr

Aix-Marseille University is a large French-speaking university with 80,000 students, 8,000 staff, 5 campuses, and strong research infrastructure

IMT Mines Albiimt-mines-albi.fr

French engineering school training engineers and doctors. Focus on high-level research and economic development through incubators, technopoles, and competitiveness clusters.

LiveMentorlinktr.ee

Distance learning organization providing three-month mentorship programs focused on essential business skills like sales, marketing, and finance for small scale business development.

Marblemarble.studio

A climate tech venture studio creating startups to reduce emissions, remove carbon, and address the climate crisis with breakthrough technology

Réseau Entreprendre Parisreseau-entreprendre.org

An association supporting entrepreneurs in Paris by offering human and financial assistance, led by experienced business owners to foster job creation and responsible entrepreneurship

STATION Fstationf.co

The world's largest startup campus in Paris, bringing together an entire entrepreneurial ecosystem in one place

Les Déterminéslesdetermines.fr

Support and train entrepreneurs from priority urban and rural areas through training, networking, and fostering a proactive entrepreneurial mindset.

PMT - pôle des microtechniquespmt-innovation.com

Catalyzes innovation and accelerates business in microtechnology sectors, supporting health, aerospace, defense industries, and startups in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

ESTIA Institute of technologyestia.fr

Educates trilingual engineers, conducts research, provides technical platforms for businesses, and fosters entrepreneurship within a global network.

50 Partners50partners.fr

A leading startup accelerator in France providing selected startups with mentoring, financing, connections, networking, and office space in Paris

Arty Fartyarty-farty.eu

Non-profit organization developing cultural and musical events, managing cultural venues, and supporting young generations in culture, music, media, and ideas.

Grand Port Maritime de Bordeauxbordeaux-port.fr

A versatile port on the Atlantic coast of Bordeaux, handling various goods and passengers, promoting innovation, sustainability, and creating thousands of direct jobs

Positive Planetpositiv.ngo

This company helps create economically, socially, and ecologically sustainable businesses through positive entrepreneurship, financial education, and support for small producers, fighting poverty and exclusion

WILCO

Accelerates tech startups and corporate innovation through structured KPI-driven coaching, non-dilutive financing, and strategic networking within industry, healthcare, and digital sectors for international growth.

La Ruche®️la-ruche.net

Provides training, support, advice, and workspace across France to promote sustainable entrepreneurship, inclusion, and gender equality.

Bordeaux INPbordeaux-inp.fr

Federation of nine public engineering schools in Nouvelle-Aquitaine offering high-level scientific and technical education with strong research and innovation transfer.

Campus The Landthe-land.bzh

The Land is an ecosystem with over 30 entities across five sectors: secondary and higher education, professional development, economic development, and social/cultural activities

Samoasamoa-nantes.fr

The company oversees urban development and economic growth on Nantes island, operating within the Nantes Saint-Nazaire metropolitan area, focusing on creative industries

Communauté d'Agglomération Sophia Antipolisagglo-sophiaantipolis.fr

Regional authority managing urban planning, economic development, and public services for the Sophia Antipolis area in France.

MACS, communauté de communescc-macs.org

Public intercommunal entity uniting 23 communes, fostering sustainable development, social solidarity, environmental respect, and technological advancement for residents.

makesensemakesense.org

Works with companies, institutions, and associations to become more sustainable, engaged, and resilient through defining purpose, engaging employees, fostering innovation, and connecting ecosystems.

IONIS Education Groupionis-group.com

Leading private higher education group in France, with 29 schools across multiple disciplines, focusing on training future business leaders for tomorrow's economy

EIT Manufacturingeitmanufacturing.eu

Supports innovation and ecosystems in manufacturing by promoting talent, entrepreneurship, green growth, and competitiveness across Europe.

H7h-7.eu

H7 is a community of entrepreneurs based in Lyon, offering support programs, networking opportunities, and a digital hub for startups to grow and make an impact

Terres de Montaiguterresdemontaigu.fr

Nine municipalities collaborating to boost business growth and provide quality services and facilities to over 50,000 residents in the region.

Live for Goodlive-for-good.org

Support young entrepreneurs developing innovative projects focused on ecology, inclusion, health, and education for positive social impact.

Hexahexa.com

Launches companies across AI, web3, fintech, and health, creating jobs and achieving significant valuations, empowering founders to build exceptional businesses.

CCI DE LA DRÔMEdrome.cci.fr

Supports local businesses through various services: creation, innovation, internationalization, training, co-working spaces, tourism development, and professional events.

Groupe La Varappelavarappe.fr

A leader in social inclusion, providing employment opportunities for marginalized individuals in various sectors like HR, environmental services, construction, and healthcare

21 | Croix-Rouge française21-croix-rouge.fr

Platform providing resources and actors to enable impactful social innovation solutions addressing community and societal challenges effectively.

Paris&Coparisandco.com

Economic development and innovation agency in Paris, focusing on incubation, international attractiveness, experimentation, open innovation, and event organization for startups and key accounts

Leonardvinci.com

An innovation and foresight platform within the VINCI Group, focusing on tracking trends, identifying opportunities, and driving growth through incubation programs and innovation space in Paris

Cap Digitalcapdigital.com

Non-profit cluster promoting digital content, creative industries, supporting SMEs, fostering R&D, international growth, and European partnerships.

Hello Tomorrowhello-tomorrow.org

Built global ecosystem facilitating deep tech innovation, connecting key players, identifying trends, and supporting solution implementation to solve global crises.

EuraTechnologies, Innovation & Startup Hubeuratechnologies.com

A leading startup hub in Europe, offering incubation and acceleration programs, corporate digital transformation services, and coworking spaces for entrepreneurs and innovators

Eurasantéeurasante.com

Support health sector actors with research, development, expert evaluations, business networking, and organization of international health-related events and projects.

Maison de l'Emploi et de l'Entreprise de Bordeauxemploi-bordeaux.fr

A Bordeaux organization promoting employment access, entrepreneurial development, and economic growth by supporting disadvantaged individuals, hosting events, and assisting with business services

UNITECunitec.fr

Unitec is a leading startup support organization in Bordeaux, assisting startups from ideation to scale-up in digital, life sciences, and engineering sectors

Genopolegenopole.fr

The company specializes in developing a research campus, supporting biotech startups, and creating a biopark in collaboration with a university

RAISEraise.co

A pioneer in engaged sustainable finance, RAISE offers private equity, venture capital, real estate, impact investment, innovation support, executive networking, and philanthropic accelerator services

Finance Innovationfinance-innovation.org

Support startups and major groups in financial sector innovation, fostering partnerships, competitiveness, and sustainable digital transformation in finance.

Ronalpiaronalpia.fr

The company promotes social innovation, supports social entrepreneurs in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and collaborates with a network of 111 partners and 295 experts

ADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine | Agence de Développement et d’Innovationadi-na.fr

Support companies, sectors, and territories in sustainable economic transformation through innovation, cooperation, and local development with expert networks.

Groupe Mentorgroupementor.com

Providing personalized mentorship and integrated support across finance, real estate, medical, and business services to foster sustainable entrepreneurial growth.

The Independentsthe-independents.com

Crafts extraordinary brand experiences, creating meaningful connections between people and brands across luxury and lifestyle industries globally with partner agencies.

BGE Picardiebge-picarde.org

Support local economic and social initiatives through comprehensive services including business creation, social economy, training, financing, and territorial development.

LA CASERNElacaserneparis.com

An innovative space in Paris dedicated to promoting responsible fashion, fostering connections between creators and the public, and hosting cultural events

Aerospace Valleyaerospace-valley.com

European aerospace cluster for aeronautics, space, and drones, fostering innovation and growth through a network of companies, research labs, and universities.

WILLAlinktr.ee

Support and accelerate women-founded startups through mentorship, community, and inclusive innovation within the French tech ecosystem.

La Mêléelamelee.com

For over 20 years, this association promotes digital innovation, talent development, diversity, entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion in Occitanie region through events and projects

Le Pooollepoool.tech

Support innovative startups and tech companies through acceleration programs, ecosystem mobilization, events, and collaboration with higher education and research.

TWBtoulouse-white-biotechnology.com

A leading R&D project management expert supporting industry in developing sustainable solutions through collaboration, innovation, and fostering start-up growth

INSAVALORinsavalor.fr

INSAVALOR facilitates collaboration between INSA Lyon laboratories and companies for research, technology transfer, training, and innovation projects, supported by expert teams and platforms

Fisheyefisheyemanufacture.com

Publishing contemporary photography magazines, operating photography and high-tech media, running a gallery, VR video studio, and image communication agency.

Auxime | Envolys - Couveuse d'entreprisesauxime.fr

This company offers a secure and supportive environment for aspiring entrepreneurs to test, develop, and launch their business ideas without formal registration

PULSE GROUPpulse-group.org

Supporting entrepreneurship for inclusive and sustainable development through 28 programs across 18 countries, incubators in Africa and Europe, and tailored support for 550+ entrepreneurs annually

AGROPOLEagropole.com

European technopole specialized in agri-food industry, offering ideal conditions to create, develop, and implement agri-food projects, and hosting a national competition for food startups

Pépitesprogramme-pepites.fr

A program co-led by the Lyon Metropolis and the Lyon Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, supporting high-growth SMEs to become mid-sized companies

Matricematrice.io

An innovative center focused on technological and social innovation, providing training, incubation, research, and artistic residence to projects for a more just and sustainable world

SATT Aquitaine Science Transfertast-innovations.com

Support public research commercialization through startup creation, patent licensing, technology maturation, and managing research contracts for regional academic institutions.

SET UPsetup-cae.fr

Support for entrepreneurs through cooperative activities and project incubation, fostering collaboration, reducing isolation, and promoting sustainable local economic development.

ESCAETescaet.fr

The company specializes in higher education and professional training in the tourism industry, organizes events, and supports tourism-related start-ups through an incubator program

Systematic Paris-Regionsystematic-paris-region.org

Community of 900 members focused on Deep Tech, accelerating digital transformation in industry, services, and society through collaborative innovation.

Hectarhectar.co

Accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture by supporting farmers, startups, and organizations through innovative solutions and educational programs

Société INTERFACESinterfaces-fr.com

Engineering and consulting in local economic development, managing business incubators, coworking spaces, and supporting territorial communities for 35 years.

Big Bloombigbloom.org

Global initiative accelerating social innovations through hackathons and incubations, resulting in concrete projects presented to high-level juries for implementation

The Questjointhequest.co

supports French dropouts with deep conviction for their projects, helping them build new technology, disruptive innovation, and global movements.

Hauts-de-France Innovation Développementhautsdefrance-id.fr

Provides methodological support, funding assistance, and industrial performance improvement services for startups and established companies to accelerate innovation and regional economic development.

GICATgicat.com

Professional group for French defense and security industries, facilitating dialogue, offering services, fostering exchanges, and promoting industry know-how globally.

Plastic Odysseyplasticodyssey.org

Developing low-tech, open-source recycling solutions via a mobile laboratory vessel to empower local communities against plastic pollution.

Mattersmatters.tech

A product & startup studio supporting startups developing environmentally and socially responsible solutions, guiding them through all stages of development

DINAMIC+ CCI Pays de la Loiredinamicplus.fr

Accelerates small and medium-sized businesses through personalized consulting, training, and networking, enhancing team skills and competitiveness for concrete results.