# Top 31 startup incubators and accelerators in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Tamtam tracks 31 startup incubators and accelerators headquartered in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Aix-Marseille University, CCI Nice Côte d'Azur and Aix-Marseille Université (AMU). Their median headcount is 26. Half of them were founded in 2011 or later. The most common headquarters are Marseille (12), Aix-en-Provence (6) and Nice (4).

These companies are startup incubators and accelerators located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. They primarily operate in higher education, business consulting, and government administration, with a mix of large institutions and mid-sized organizations. Many focus on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across various sectors.

Notable entities include Aix-Marseille University, which educates students and conducts research; CCI Nice Côte d'Azur, supporting entrepreneurs in Alpes Maritimes; Groupe La Varappe, a leader in social inclusion; and ZEBOX, a global startup accelerator for sustainable supply chains. A common thread among these organizations is their dedication to supporting regional economic development and nurturing new businesses.

🇫🇷 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 31 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Aix-Marseille University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aix-marseille-university) (univ-amu.fr)<br>Educates over 80,000 students, conducts intensive research, and fosters innovation across numerous campuses, playing a key role in regional and international development. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 7,393 | 2012 |
| 2 | [CCI Nice Côte d'Azur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cci-nice-cote-d-azur) (cote-azur.cci.fr)<br>Supports entrepreneurs in Alpes Maritimes with business creation, innovation, and development, offering networking, training, public advocacy, and infrastructure investment. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Nice | 417 | 1860 |
| 3 | [Aix-Marseille Université (AMU)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aix-marseille-universite-amu) (univ-amu.fr)<br>Aix-Marseille University is a large French-speaking university with 80,000 students, 8,000 staff, 5 campuses, and strong research infrastructure | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 338 |  |
| 4 | [Communauté d'Agglomération Sophia Antipolis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/communaute-d-agglomeration-sophia-antipolis) (agglo-sophiaantipolis.fr)<br>Regional authority managing urban planning, economic development, and public services for the Sophia Antipolis area in France. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Valbonne Sophia Antipolis | 191 | 2001 |
| 5 | [Groupe La Varappe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-la-varappe) (lavarappe.fr)<br>A leader in social inclusion, providing employment opportunities for marginalized individuals in various sectors like HR, environmental services, construction, and healthcare | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Aubagne | 130 | 1992 |
| 6 | [ESCAET](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/escaet) (escaet.fr)<br>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 | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 59 | 1984 |
| 7 | [Le Spot](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/le-spot) (lespot.io)<br>A welcoming space in Marseille offering advice, guidance, and events focused on soft skills and entrepreneurship for young creatives with project ideas | Industry Associations | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 50 | 2022 |
| 8 | [PÉPITE Provence](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pepite-provence) (univ-amu.fr)<br>A student innovation hub in Bouches-du-Rhône and Vaucluse, providing training, support, and networking opportunities for budding entrepreneurs and professionals | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 49 | 2014 |
| 9 | [Marseille Innovation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/marseille-innovation) (marseille-innov.org)<br>Provides business incubators and support services for innovative companies in engineering, multimedia, optics, and photonics in Marseille. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 42 | 1996 |
| 10 | [Pôle Mer Méditerranée](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pole-mer-mediterranee) (polemermediterranee.com)<br>Cluster fostering maritime and coastal economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness across Mediterranean regions, supporting scientific and industrial stakeholders. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 La Seyne-sur-Mer | 41 | 2005 |
| 11 | [Pépite Méditerranée](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pepite-mediterranee) (univ-tln.fr)<br>Support students and recent graduates in Var and Alpes-Maritimes with entrepreneurship training, mentoring, workshops, networking, and project development assistance. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 La Garde | 34 |  |
| 12 | [TVT Innovation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tvt-innovation) (tvt.fr)<br>Non-profit organization supporting innovation development through entrepreneurship programs, collaborative projects, coworking, and networks of professionals and regional stakeholders. | Civic and Social Organizations | 🇫🇷 Toulon | 32 | 1988 |
| 13 | [Les Premières Sud](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/les-premieres-sud) (lespremieressud.com)<br>Network supporting women entrepreneurs through incubators, promoting gender diversity, social innovation, and regional economic growth across three locations. | Education | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 30 | 2011 |
| 14 | [Boréal Innovation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/boreal-innovation) (boreal-innovation.com)<br>Boréal Innovation is a cooperative supporting projects and entrepreneurs in digital, communication, and multimedia fields in various regions, fostering growth and job creation | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 28 |  |
| 15 | [ZEBOX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zebox) (ze-box.io)<br>A global startup accelerator focused on sustainability in the supply chain, founded by an industry leader and supported by 20 international companies | Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 27 | 2018 |
| 16 | [pce - Couveuse d'Entreprises](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pce-couveuse-d-entreprises) (pce-couveuse.fr)<br>Specializing in entrepreneurial support for 22 years, offering coaching, workshops, coworking spaces, networking opportunities, and incubation services for over 200 entrepreneurs | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 26 | 1999 |
| 17 | [Business Nursery @Kedge Accelerator Daniel Carasso](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/business-nursery-kedge-accelerator-daniel-carasso) (business-nursery.fr)<br>A business school with 3 incubators in Marseille, Bordeaux, and Toulon, providing support for students and alumni in developing innovative startup ideas | Education Administration Programs | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 23 | 2012 |
| 18 | [Cité de l'Innovation et des Savoirs Aix-Marseille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cite-de-l-innovation-et-des-savoirs-aix-marseille) (cisam-innovation.com)<br>Innovative hub in Aix-Marseille area created by university, metropolis, CMA CGM, and L’OCCITANE to foster scientific culture, innovation, and economic growth | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 23 | 2019 |
| 19 | [AEXA GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aexa-group)<br>An active holding company focusing on capitalizing and accelerating growth of startups in life sciences, including biotech, medtech, e-healthcare, agritech, and nanotech with a focus on social and environmental value | Holding Companies | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 21 | 2023 |
| 20 | [La French Tech Côte d'Azur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-french-tech-cote-d-azur) (frenchtechcotedazur.fr)<br>Collective movement uniting entrepreneurs and associations to identify, support, and accelerate startups and scaleups in Côte d'Azur region. | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇫🇷 Nice | 18 | 2015 |
| 21 | [La French Tech Grande Provence](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-french-tech-grande-provence) (lafrenchtech-grandeprovence.fr)<br>Supports entrepreneurs and digital players in tech and innovation. Offers project incubation, organizes networking events, and promotes international reach. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇫🇷 Avignon | 18 | 2013 |
| 22 | [ONECORP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/onecorp) (onecorp-group.com)<br>Innovative independent company specializing in IT consulting, engineering, AIoT, media, corporate real estate, and start-up support Focused on digital transformation and collective intelligence | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇫🇷 Biot | 18 | 2021 |
| 23 | [Couveuse Interface](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/couveuse-interface) (interface.ms)<br>Provides innovative, collaborative business incubation enabling entrepreneurs to test, develop, and legally operate projects while gaining real market experience. | Professional Training and Coaching | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 17 |  |
| 24 | [CIUS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cius) (ciusante.org)<br>The CIUS is an expert center accelerating health innovation, focusing on prevention, patient care improvement, and autonomy through supporting innovative projects | Health and Human Services | 🇫🇷 Nice | 17 | 2010 |
| 25 | [AccelerateurM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/accelerateurm) (accelerateurm.com)<br>An accelerator supporting innovative startups, offering personalized support and networking opportunities to accelerate development, expand markets, raise funding, and hire talent | Professional Training and Coaching | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 16 | 2018 |
| 26 | [Le Carburateur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/le-carburateur) (le-carburateur.fr)<br>This company provides advice, workspaces, tools, networks, and contacts to fuel business growth through sharing expertise, experiences, and networking | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 14 | 2016 |
| 27 | [Créativa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/creativa) (pepiniere-creativa.com)<br>CREATIVA is an incubator in Grand Avignon, offering support, accommodation, and shared services to entrepreneurs, along with networking opportunities and a high success rate post-incubation | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Avignon | 11 | 1991 |
| 28 | [Incubateur Belle de Mai](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/incubateur-belle-de-mai) (belledemai.org)<br>A multimedia national incubator supports innovative digital projects, helping them become viable businesses and promoting knowledge industries in France and Europe | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 10 | 1999 |
| 29 | [Incubateur Provence-Côte d'Azur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/incubateur-provence-cote-d-azur) (incubateurpca.org)<br>Support innovative business creation through personalized guidance, funding, training, and facilities for projects linked to public research in various fields. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Sophia Antipolis | 10 | 2001 |
| 30 | [SMART in-FACTORY](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/smart-in-factory) (fr.linkedin.com)<br>An innovation platform for small-medium enterprises, offering workshops, technology sourcing, management methods, training, and startup acceleration to enhance product development and market competitiveness | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 5 | 2001 |
| 31 | [Az'Up](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/az-up) (az-up.org)<br>Supporting and training social and environmentally impactful projects in the Alpes-Maritimes region through three programs: Starter, Incubator, and Accelerator | Professional Training and Coaching | 🇫🇷 Nice | 3 | 2019 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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