Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and the IAE Paris-Sorbonne are launching an impact incubator at STATION F

Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and the IAE Paris-Sorbonne are launching an impact incubator at STATION F

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In the spring of 2026, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and IAE Paris-Sorbonne will launch an incubator dedicated to humanistic and sustainable entrepreneurship. Based at STATION F, this program aims to support a new generation of entrepreneurs committed to economic and social transformation.                                                                       An Incubator for a New Generation of Socially Conscious LeadersLed by the Sorbonne School of Management (EMS), this incubator is open to the entire university community: students, researchers, staff, and alumni. Currently in its launch phase, it has already issued its first call for projects and is building a network of mentors.The goal is clear: to foster entrepreneurial initiatives capable of balancing innovation, responsibility, and sustainability, in a context where societal expectations of businesses continue to grow. This initiative aims to develop cross-functional skills—such as autonomy, responsibility, innovation, and initiative—while drawing on the values of public service and equal opportunity upheld by the institution.A program focused on impact and responsible innovationThe incubator targets projects that place people, the planet, and social justice at the heart of their approach. Selected startups will receive six months of support, including mentoring, strategic guidance, access to funding, and technological tools.Project leaders must address major social and environmental challenges while leveraging technologies—such as artificial intelligence or data—in an ethical, sustainable, and accessible manner. The goal is also to foster the emergence of hybrid and sustainable business models.The startups selected will benefit from a six-month support program at STATION F, including a dedicated workspace (36 workstations), offices, meeting rooms, event spaces, as well as a range of services (strategic support, mentoring, financing, etc.).A strategic positioningBy moving into STATION F, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and the IAE Paris-Sorbonne are establishing themselves in one of the world’s largest innovation hubs, which is home to more than 1,000 startups as well as a vast network of investors and partners.This decision reflects a commitment to strengthening synergies between higher education, research, and entrepreneurship. The incubator aims to distinguish itself through an academic and humanistic approach, while leveraging a particularly dynamic environment to accelerate the development of high-impact projects.To join this new incubatorThe incubator’s eligibility criteria will be based primarily on how well the project aligns with its core theme: humanistic, responsible, and economically sustainable entrepreneurship.► Fill out the application form [in french]► Learn more about the incubator [in french]

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