“Supporting student projects and companies in their innovation efforts is truly one of the school's defining traits. At the HEC Foundation, this is also what drives us—empowering an ecosystem with the potential to make a massive impact.”

“It was amazing that the Launchpad team offered to welcome some Imagine Fellows into the program, because these students — who come from war-torn countries — are not just exceptional people and outstanding students, but also incredibly courageous, resilient, and talented entrepreneurs. Now, every year, we have students who decide to start a company, and for them, having the opportunity to participate in the Launchpad is an additional bonus on top of everything else they are able to benefit from.”

“Young people are the true catalysts of change. The entrepreneur must contribute to eradicating societal issues by seeking a lasting impact and respect for diversity. As a mentor for programs such as the Incubateur HEC Paris, it’s incredible to see how new generations are increasingly engaged in bold, concrete actions to tackle the major challenges we face.”

“The growth of our Institute over the past few years is closely tied to the startups we have helped scale. In 2024, we strengthened our three centers and expanded our international collaborations. The Deep Tech Center welcomed new partners, the Incubation & Acceleration Center launched new programs across additional countries, and the Social Entrepreneurship Center saw its most significant growth to date. None of this would have been possible without the invaluable support of our corporate partners, professors, HEC Alumni, and the HEC Foundation. We are proud to share with you our 2024 Activity Report — an invitation to explore the full scope of our dynamic and impactful ecosystem.”

“HEC loves entrepreneurs. We believe innovation is very important, so we help startuppers to create companies, we help to scale — but we also support companies who are trying to innovate, to disrupt their own markets. The HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute brings together centers of expertise dedicated to different types of entrepreneurships, empowering students not just to make things happen, but to dare to make it bigger.”

"I am always impressed by the creativity, tenacity and energy of the women entrepreneurs of the WE4G program who work to create sustainable solutions for a better future. Supporting women entrepreneurs and enabling them to make their projects a reality is fundamental to creating diverse perspectives, developing new ideas, creating jobs and promoting equitable growth. At Bank of America we are proud to partner with HEC Paris to deliver this programme, helping more entrepreneurs to develop the skills to grow their business."