Incubation
& Acceleration Center

Empowering entrepreneurs to build the future.

Empowering entrepreneurs to shape the future.At the heart of Station F, the world's largest startup campus, our Incubation & Acceleration Center empowers founders to transform bold ideas into thriving ventures. Through tailored programs, strategic networks, and hands-on support, we help entrepreneurs and corporates scale and shape the future of business.

15

flagship programs

284

startups supported in 2025

1000+

experts

6

corporate programs and 6 international programs

44%

female founders

40%

international startups

Our Programs

Incubateur HEC Paris | Station F
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

Achieve in 4 months what would take a year on your own.

Participative, flexible, and tailored to each startup, the Incubateur HEC Paris at Station F is the flagship program of the Incubation & Acceleration Center. Since its creation in 2007, it has supported more than 900 startups, including  Big Blue, Phagos, Medadom, Hublo, Garantme, Veesion, Madumbo, Ovrsea, MyJobGlasses, Spacefill, Leetchi.

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Incubateur HEC Paris | Station F
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

Achieve in 4 months what would take a year on your own.

Participative, flexible, and tailored to each startup, the Incubateur HEC Paris at Station F is the flagship program of the Incubation & Acceleration Center. Since its creation in 2007, it has supported more than 900 startups, including  Big Blue, Phagos, Medadom, Hublo, Garantme, Veesion, Madumbo, Ovrsea, MyJobGlasses, Spacefill, Leetchi.

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Incubateur HEC Paris | Online
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

In this flexible format, startups are incubated remotely without the need to be based in Paris. Wherever you are in the world—and whether or not you're part of another incubator or coworking space—you'll enjoy the same benefits as on-site ventures: access to top-tier mentors, exclusive events, visibility, and the full strength of the HEC Paris ecosystem.

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Incubateur HEC Paris | Online
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

In this flexible format, startups are incubated remotely without the need to be based in Paris. Wherever you are in the world—and whether or not you're part of another incubator or coworking space—you'll enjoy the same benefits as on-site ventures: access to top-tier mentors, exclusive events, visibility, and the full strength of the HEC Paris ecosystem.

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HEC Paris Startup Launchpad
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

Launch your startup in just 11 weeks with our hands-on accelerator for HEC Paris students. Combine a learning-by-doing approach with expert guidance to validate your project, build momentum, and join one of Europe's most dynamic entrepreneurial communities.

Participants aiming to bring their ideas to life gain access to a diverse range of profiles and partners, including students from NY Stern, Paris-Saclay University, École Polytechnique, and ESA Business School.

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HEC Paris Startup Launchpad
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

Launch your startup in just 11 weeks with our hands-on accelerator for HEC Paris students. Combine a learning-by-doing approach with expert guidance to validate your project, build momentum, and join one of Europe's most dynamic entrepreneurial communities.

Participants aiming to bring their ideas to life gain access to a diverse range of profiles and partners, including students from NY Stern, Paris-Saclay University, École Polytechnique, and ESA Business School.

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Beauty Tech Atelier
L'Oréal
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

L'Oréal Beauty Tech Atelier is the first beauty startup accelerator run by L'Oréal and Incubateur HEC Paris at Station F. Established in 2018, the program is part of the L'Oréal Group's Digital Open Innovation initiative. Over six months, this program supports the most promising BeautyTech startups, offering them tailor-made guidance from both HEC Paris and L'Oréal.

The goal is to accelerate international projects that aim to invent the beauty of tomorrow, making it more inclusive, responsible, and transparent.

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Beauty Tech Atelier
L'Oréal
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

L'Oréal Beauty Tech Atelier is the first beauty startup accelerator run by L'Oréal and Incubateur HEC Paris at Station F. Established in 2018, the program is part of the L'Oréal Group's Digital Open Innovation initiative. Over six months, this program supports the most promising BeautyTech startups, offering them tailor-made guidance from both HEC Paris and L'Oréal.

The goal is to accelerate international projects that aim to invent the beauty of tomorrow, making it more inclusive, responsible, and transparent.

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L'Oréal Beauty Tech Atelier offices
ANZ - L’Oréal
L’Oréal
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

The Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program in Australia and New Zealand is a startup innovation program run by L’Oréal ANZ in collaboration with HEC Paris Incubation & Acceleration Center . The program connects high-growth startups with L’Oréal brands across the SAPMENA region (South Asia Pacific Middle East North Africa). Delivered through a competitive selection process, the program identifies and supports the most promising BeautyTech ANZ startups by providing access to L’Oréal expertise, commercial opportunities and HEC Paris coaching. Its objective is to accelerate innovative solutions that have the potential to scale internationally and shape the future of beauty.

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ANZ - L’Oréal
L’Oréal
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

The Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program in Australia and New Zealand is a startup innovation program run by L’Oréal ANZ in collaboration with HEC Paris Incubation & Acceleration Center . The program connects high-growth startups with L’Oréal brands across the SAPMENA region (South Asia Pacific Middle East North Africa). Delivered through a competitive selection process, the program identifies and supports the most promising BeautyTech ANZ startups by providing access to L’Oréal expertise, commercial opportunities and HEC Paris coaching. Its objective is to accelerate innovative solutions that have the potential to scale internationally and shape the future of beauty.

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AI Startup Accelerator
Meta x SNCF Connect & Tech x Hugging Face
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

Meta AI European Startup Program is an accelerator powered by Meta, and dedicated to startups developing artificial intelligence solutions based on open-source foundation models. The program aims to enable projects to reduce time-to-market and build initial use cases.

Meta mobilizes its FAIR Paris researchers to help projects improve their AI models. Its partners HEC Paris, Hugging Face, Scaleway and Station F, provide cross-disciplinary support, enabling projects to solidify their business foundations while at the same time benefiting from a high profile and visibility on the market.

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AI Startup Accelerator
Meta x SNCF Connect & Tech x Hugging Face
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

Meta AI European Startup Program is an accelerator powered by Meta, and dedicated to startups developing artificial intelligence solutions based on open-source foundation models. The program aims to enable projects to reduce time-to-market and build initial use cases.

Meta mobilizes its FAIR Paris researchers to help projects improve their AI models. Its partners HEC Paris, Hugging Face, Scaleway and Station F, provide cross-disciplinary support, enabling projects to solidify their business foundations while at the same time benefiting from a high profile and visibility on the market.

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TotalEnergies On
TotalEnergies
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

TotalEnergies On is an accelerator program for electricity startup aiming to lead in the energy transition. This six-month program supports emerging ventures in the electricity and renewable energy sectors. Selected startup gain privileged access to experts, opportunities to test their developments within the company, and mentoring on entrepreneurial challenges.

They also benefit from the STATION F ecosystem, the world's biggest startup campus.

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TotalEnergies On
TotalEnergies
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

TotalEnergies On is an accelerator program for electricity startup aiming to lead in the energy transition. This six-month program supports emerging ventures in the electricity and renewable energy sectors. Selected startup gain privileged access to experts, opportunities to test their developments within the company, and mentoring on entrepreneurial challenges.

They also benefit from the STATION F ecosystem, the world's biggest startup campus.

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Women Entrepreneurs 4 Good
Women’s Forum
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

WomenEntrepreneurs4Good (WE4G) is a unique accelerator program that supports green entrepreneurs at the early stages of their journey. The program is designed to support selected ventures to further build on their impact-oriented solutions, and prepare them for pitching and fundraising from impact investors and philanthropists.

The 6-month online program equips women entrepreneurs with unique resources and capabilities to innovate and grow their businesses by providing coaching, visibility, technical support, exposure and access to a network of stakeholders and global partners.

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Women Entrepreneurs 4 Good
Women’s Forum
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

WomenEntrepreneurs4Good (WE4G) is a unique accelerator program that supports green entrepreneurs at the early stages of their journey. The program is designed to support selected ventures to further build on their impact-oriented solutions, and prepare them for pitching and fundraising from impact investors and philanthropists.

The 6-month online program equips women entrepreneurs with unique resources and capabilities to innovate and grow their businesses by providing coaching, visibility, technical support, exposure and access to a network of stakeholders and global partners.

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Urban Odyssey Startup Studio
Icade
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

Urban Odyssey is an innovation and startup studio accelerating the major transitions shaping the future of real estate and construction.

Backed by Icade, a key player in the real estate sector, we create, fund, and grow startups that are reimagining the cities of tomorrow.

We support both entrepreneurs and early-stage startups, offering them the unique advantage of a close, strategic partnership with Icade.

At the heart of Urban Odyssey is a clear belief: that stronger collaboration between impact-driven founders and large corporations can generate scalable, transformative solutions to today’s urban challenges.  

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Urban Odyssey Startup Studio
Icade
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

Urban Odyssey is an innovation and startup studio accelerating the major transitions shaping the future of real estate and construction.

Backed by Icade, a key player in the real estate sector, we create, fund, and grow startups that are reimagining the cities of tomorrow.

We support both entrepreneurs and early-stage startups, offering them the unique advantage of a close, strategic partnership with Icade.

At the heart of Urban Odyssey is a clear belief: that stronger collaboration between impact-driven founders and large corporations can generate scalable, transformative solutions to today’s urban challenges.  

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Afriquia 50 Sprints
Afriquia SMDC
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

Created by Afriquia in partnership with the Incubateur HEC Paris at Station F, Afriquia 50 Sprints supports and funds startups that are innovating with disruptive concepts in the field of mobility.

This program is designed for startups entering the scale-up phase, with early adopters on board and strong Product-Market Fit potential.

Afriquia, a leading group in the Moroccan market, joined forces with us to launch this acceleration program—providing everything you need to grow and scale your startup.

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Afriquia 50 Sprints
Afriquia SMDC
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

Created by Afriquia in partnership with the Incubateur HEC Paris at Station F, Afriquia 50 Sprints supports and funds startups that are innovating with disruptive concepts in the field of mobility.

This program is designed for startups entering the scale-up phase, with early adopters on board and strong Product-Market Fit potential.

Afriquia, a leading group in the Moroccan market, joined forces with us to launch this acceleration program—providing everything you need to grow and scale your startup.

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French Women Entrepreneurs 40
BNP Paribas
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

For women to launch and develop their entrepreneurial projects, they must be given tailored support, like all business leaders, and be able to mobilize the right investors to accelerate the growth of their business.  

BNP Paribas and the Women's Forum therefore launched the French Women Entrepreneurs 40 initiative under the patronage of the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance.  

This award highlights 40 growing French companies run by women and offers them specific support.

In collaboration with Be a Boss, BPI France, SISTA, Carbone 4, and HEC Paris Incubation & Acceleration Center.

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French Women Entrepreneurs 40
BNP Paribas
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

For women to launch and develop their entrepreneurial projects, they must be given tailored support, like all business leaders, and be able to mobilize the right investors to accelerate the growth of their business.  

BNP Paribas and the Women's Forum therefore launched the French Women Entrepreneurs 40 initiative under the patronage of the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance.  

This award highlights 40 growing French companies run by women and offers them specific support.

In collaboration with Be a Boss, BPI France, SISTA, Carbone 4, and HEC Paris Incubation & Acceleration Center.

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KOSME
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

KOSME is a non-profit, government-funded organization in South Korea that supports SMEs and startups with financial and non-financial assistance. This includes loans, consulting services, training programs, and help with marketing and global cooperation.

This program is jointly operated by Station F and the Incubateur HEC Paris.

The goal of the on-site program will be to support market expansion through expanding the demand base of the startups with PR and marketing activities, as well as to grow sales with local partner corporations, leading to setting up the startup’s business in the French & European markets.

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KOSME
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

KOSME is a non-profit, government-funded organization in South Korea that supports SMEs and startups with financial and non-financial assistance. This includes loans, consulting services, training programs, and help with marketing and global cooperation.

This program is jointly operated by Station F and the Incubateur HEC Paris.

The goal of the on-site program will be to support market expansion through expanding the demand base of the startups with PR and marketing activities, as well as to grow sales with local partner corporations, leading to setting up the startup’s business in the French & European markets.

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JETRO
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a government-related organization that promotes mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.

This 4-month immersive program is designed for Japanese companies looking to expand into the European market. In partnership with Station F and the Incubateur HEC Paris, the program offers access to an exceptional ecosystem to accelerate international growth.  

Startups benefit from tailored support including access to European investors, experienced business mentors, and industry experts through curated workshops and networking events. The program also features business masterclasses led by HEC Paris faculty, providing insights into strategy, go-to-market, and scaling across Europe.

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JETRO
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a government-related organization that promotes mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.

This 4-month immersive program is designed for Japanese companies looking to expand into the European market. In partnership with Station F and the Incubateur HEC Paris, the program offers access to an exceptional ecosystem to accelerate international growth.  

Startups benefit from tailored support including access to European investors, experienced business mentors, and industry experts through curated workshops and networking events. The program also features business masterclasses led by HEC Paris faculty, providing insights into strategy, go-to-market, and scaling across Europe.

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IndiaAI Startups Global
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, proudly unveils the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Program, an ambitious initiative designed to empower Indian AI startups with unparalleled global market access. In collaboration with Station F and HEC Paris, this 4-month immersive program aims to provide Indian AI startups with world-class mentorship, investor connections, and business expansion opportunities in the European market.

Program starts in 2025!

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IndiaAI Startups Global
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, proudly unveils the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Program, an ambitious initiative designed to empower Indian AI startups with unparalleled global market access. In collaboration with Station F and HEC Paris, this 4-month immersive program aims to provide Indian AI startups with world-class mentorship, investor connections, and business expansion opportunities in the European market.

Program starts in 2025!

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NIDLP
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, chair of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NDLIP) committee, has officially launched "The Shop Floor" initiative in 2024. The Shop Floor consists of specialized entrepreneurship centers in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Jeddah, Dammam, and Riyadh, that focus on the industrial and logistics sectors. The first center in Jeddah covers an area of 11,000 square meters and supports over 200 entrepreneurs with collaborative workspaces, prototype labs, and various training activities.

NDLIP, launched in early 2019, is one of the Saudi Vision 2030 programs aimed at transforming the Kingdom into a leading industrial power and global logistics hub. With top-tier mentorship, strategic investor access, and growth opportunities across both markets, this new international program, developed in partnership with the Incubateur HEC Paris, aims to connect our ecosystem to global innovation networks and accelerate cross-border growth.

Program starts in 2025!

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NIDLP
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, chair of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NDLIP) committee, has officially launched "The Shop Floor" initiative in 2024. The Shop Floor consists of specialized entrepreneurship centers in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Jeddah, Dammam, and Riyadh, that focus on the industrial and logistics sectors. The first center in Jeddah covers an area of 11,000 square meters and supports over 200 entrepreneurs with collaborative workspaces, prototype labs, and various training activities.

NDLIP, launched in early 2019, is one of the Saudi Vision 2030 programs aimed at transforming the Kingdom into a leading industrial power and global logistics hub. With top-tier mentorship, strategic investor access, and growth opportunities across both markets, this new international program, developed in partnership with the Incubateur HEC Paris, aims to connect our ecosystem to global innovation networks and accelerate cross-border growth.

Program starts in 2025!

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CDC-CI
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

Led by CDC-CI Capital in partnership with HEC Paris, and supported by the World Bank through the PCCET program, this initiative aims to accelerate the growth and international exposure of Ivorian startups.The program combines a tailored acceleration phase in Paris—focused on market strategy, business networking, and personalized coaching—with four additional months of incubation in Abidjan.

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CDC-CI
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

Led by CDC-CI Capital in partnership with HEC Paris, and supported by the World Bank through the PCCET program, this initiative aims to accelerate the growth and international exposure of Ivorian startups.The program combines a tailored acceleration phase in Paris—focused on market strategy, business networking, and personalized coaching—with four additional months of incubation in Abidjan.

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AICHI
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs
hec in house

From accessibility and industrial innovation to drug development, art monetization, and next-generation textiles, each startup engaged with sector experts, stress-tested its value proposition, and refined its pitch to resonate with a French and European audience.This program is jointly operated by Station F and the Incubateur HEC Paris, as part of their international initiatives supporting founders in making informed, market-driven expansion decisions.

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AICHI
core programs
Corporate accelerator
international programs

From accessibility and industrial innovation to drug development, art monetization, and next-generation textiles, each startup engaged with sector experts, stress-tested its value proposition, and refined its pitch to resonate with a French and European audience.This program is jointly operated by Station F and the Incubateur HEC Paris, as part of their international initiatives supporting founders in making informed, market-driven expansion decisions.

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“Being part of the HEC Paris international ecosystem has been a valuable step in Secure Blink’s global journey. It gave us exposure to diverse enterprise perspectives and helped us refine how we position AI-powered cybersecurity solutions for international markets. The ecosystem’s strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact aligns well with our mission to build globally relevant, security-first technologies.”
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"The HEC program was the catalyst for our concrete expansion into Europe. Thanks to the ecosystem, we established our French entity, hired key business development talent, and secured over 60 qualified leads—resulting in 10 NDAs for pilot projects. Furthermore, the introduction to the CDL program has been a game-changer for our global fundraising and growth strategy."
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Team behind the HEC Paris incubator is really supportive to help you to get to the journey where you wish to arrive. It takes so much months and years to build the partnership in France as a foreign entrepreneur and you can get supported on the point with the pool of mentors and network that HEC Paris has. We cannot wait to see where we can go further.
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"Participating in the L'Oréal Beauty Tech Atelier, run by L'Oréal and Incubateur HEC Paris at Station F, was a unique opportunity for my start-up, VWH. Thanks to the support of the mentors and the office hours provided by HEC Paris, I was able to concentrate and focus my work as CEO on objectives and strategies. Consulting with experts allowed me to redefine my priorities quickly and effectively. I highly recommend taking this leap forward."
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"I moved from Romania to France at 30 years old. I have no family in France, no relatives in business or politics. My name has no reputation. I started with very little. I worked hard and paid for my studies at HEC myself. I have a bootstrapped company. We pay our salaries from it. And HEC played a huge role in my growth as an entrepreneur and as a person. They taught me to "think big", something I had heard so many times but could never really apply."
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We don’t build an ecosystem alone—it thrives on collaboration. With the support of our partners, we continue to expand our impact and drive meaningful change.
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