Your project must be innovative either in terms of the product proposed, or in the way it is implemented.
Your project must take into account its social and/or environmental impact. The impact may be linked to the nature of the product or the way it is implemented.
We want to support solutions that are sustainable, even over time. Your project must have real development potential
We expect to receive a presentation document with the following content :
1. Issue being addressed, solution and innovative character
2. Market, positioning and competitive advantages
3. Business model and sales strategy
4. Results and achievements to date
5. Development and financing plan
6. Team presentation and background
7. Impact, sustainability of the solution and your CSR strategy
8. Envisaged synergies with our partners and the ecosystemy
9. Your incubation expectations
We'll answer all your questions!
Thursday, November 7
11am to 12:30pm
📍18th arrondissement, Paris
Friday November 15th
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
💻Videocall
Friday November 22 at 11:59 pm
My company hasn't been set up yet. Can I apply?
The company must have been created by the time you join our support program. Your company may be in the planning or creation stage at the time of application. If you are successful and confirm your participation in the support program, you will need to be able to provide a Kbis for contractualization.
How can I benefit from the FPI (Fonds Parisien pour l'Innovation) grant?
Paris&Co has been awarded the Fonds Parisien pour l'Innovation (FPI) label, which means that companies supported under our “Essentiel” and “Premium” offers can benefit from a grant of up to €30,000, subject to validation of your application by Bpifrance & the City of Paris.
The FPI is a development fund for innovative companies that are less than 3 years old with projects linked to tomorrow's ecological, economic and social transition, and based in Paris. Bpifrance examines the applications and determines whether the project meets the criteria selected jointly with the City of Paris.
The FPI grant amounts to a maximum of €30,000 and covers incubation costs up to €8,000 per year, i.e. all Essentiel support costs, excluding accommodation costs. The remainder of the grant must be allocated to tech-oriented innovation and/or Research & Development expenses.
To find out more about the FPI and eligibility criteria, click here.
When will we know if our application has been shortlisted? When and where will the pitches take place?
We'll be in touch to let you know the result around December 1. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to pitch your project in early December. The pitches will take place in person at one of the Paris&Co sites.
When will we know if our startup is part of the class of 2025?
You will be notified of the outcome of your application the week of December 16, 2024.
How many projects do you select for inclusion in Paris&Co?
On average, we keep 15% to 20% of the applications we receive.
How much does coaching cost?
All our support offers are available here.
The prices of the various programs reflect the value of the support offered (expertise, individual coaching, partner offers, training, events, platform, etc.). Paris&Co takes no equity stake in your company, so there's no capital dilution.
For companies eligible for the FPI, the subsidy covers support costs up to €8,000 for companies subscribing to the Essentiel offer (€667 excl. tax/month, i.e. €8,000 excl. tax/year) and Premium offer (€1,000 excl. tax/month, i.e. €12,000 excl. tax/year) packages. However, any hosting costs are not covered by the subsidy.
The Basic offer (€542 excl. tax/month or €6,500 excl. tax/year) does not qualify for the FPI grant. For companies not eligible for the FPI, support costs are entirely at the entrepreneur's expense.
Our offers are non-binding. You can stop your support at any time, subject to one month's notice. We invoice monthly.
What if our startup already has offices?
You can be incubated “hors murs” (without accommodation in our incubator) while continuing to benefit from connections with our partners, individual and collective support, negotiated offers for Paris&Co startups and our events program. We advise you to plan recurring visits to take full advantage of our programming and connection with the ecosystem.
Is it possible to stay at one of the Paris&Co sites without being incubated?
Priority for office space is given to incubated startups. However, if your project is not accepted at the end of the selection process, your application may be reconsidered if you still require office space.
Is it possible to visit one of the sites before joining?
Site visits will be organized in November and early December. You can register directly below:
What stage of maturity is required to join the incubator?
We support projects that have already gone beyond the ideation phase. We also support more mature projects in terms of scaling up, fund-raising, internationalization, etc.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 22, 2024 at 11:59pm.
My company is based outside Paris or abroad. Can I apply?
Paris&Co supports companies based in Paris, France and abroad. We encourage you to apply regardless of your company's location.
What documents do I need to apply?
For the first stage, all you need is a pitch deck including all the elements requested in the “Application process” section and the online form.
What is the composition of the selection panel?
The jury is made up of sector experts, entrepreneurs, investors, our private and institutional partners and the Paris&Co team.
When will we be able to benefit from Paris&Co's support?
You will be able to join the program in mid-January 2025.
You will be able to join the program in mid-January 2025.
We are organizing several information meetings:
When will the selection committees take place?
Sustainable city committee: December 9
Sustainable Food Committee: December 10
Tourism Committee: December 10
Finance Committee: December 11
Future of Work Committee: December 12
Health Committee: December 12
Cultural and Creative Industries Committee: December 11
Sport Committee: December 12
I'm interested in 2 sector programs. Can I benefit from double support?
If you would like to benefit from 2 areas of expertise and access a wider market, it is perfectly possible to benefit from the network and business ecosystem of 2 sector programs at Paris&Co.
To do this, you must:
1. Apply & be selected in the call for applications for one of the 2 programs you are targeting
2. Subscribe to the Premium offer giving you access to a 2nd expertise program during your support.
I need office space. What are the different options available?
Startups supported by Paris&Co can be accommodated at preferential rates on different sites:
Grande Arche de la Défense, 1 Parv. de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux
3 floors where startups such as Qashflo, Mila and Datakeen are housed.
80 rue des Haies, 75020 Paris
This 2,500 m² building is home to some thirty sustainable food businesses, as well as tourism and cultural and creative industries companies (Collège Culinaire de France, Ecotable, Kelbongoo, La Tablée des Chefs, Linkee, Tomorrow Food, etc.).
48 Rue René Clair, 75018 Paris
This building is mainly home to sustainable city players such as Tryon Environnement, Egreen, Hellowatt, Nu!, Urban Circus, Ficha, Finds, Le jouet simple, Skop, Wintics, Jungle Bike, Elax Énergie, Life01, etc.
6 Rue Claude Farrère, 75016 Paris
This venue hosts sports industry players such as 261 PI, EQUIP, EXO, DEFIT, FOOTBAR, AIRFIT, NATURAL GRASS, KINOMAP, OBAINE, FIZYOU, SPORTEASY and more.
Renting is optional - but strongly recommended - and can be adapted to your needs throughout your support.
Renting costs are not included in the support service and must be paid directly to the site landlord.
