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Bring your entrepreneurial project to life with the KIVO incubator

The KIVO incubator has opened applications for its two support programmes starting in January 2027. Submit your application by 15 November 2026.

From October 12, 2026 to November 15, 2026 All day

Are you a graduate of Centrale Nantes with a business idea you’d like to launch or scale up? The KIVO incubator offers two personalised support programmes tailored to the stage of development of your project.

KIVO has 13 years’ experience, has helped launch 140 businesses and created over 1,600 jobs in the Pays de la Loire region.

Personalised support

  • LAUNCH Programme: you’re starting your business and want to lay the foundations, test your value proposition and generate your first revenue.
  • ACCELERATE Programme: your business is already up and running and you want to structure your growth, develop your sales, recruit staff and secure funding for your development.

In both cases, you’ll benefit from regular strategic support, group and one-to-one expert advice, a wide network (experts, investors, entrepreneurs) and an office just a stone’s throw from the tram and the banks of the Erdre.

The support programmes are funded by the incubator (so they cost you €0) and do not involve any equity stake.

Who can apply?

  • Centrale Nantes, Audencia or Nantes University Alumni
  • An innovative project that you are working on full-time
  • Activity based in the Pays de la Loire region

Submit your application by Sunday 15 November 2026.

Being part of the KIVO incubator programme means you benefit from:

  • Strategic guidance from a mentor
  • An office at KIVO’s premises alongside other entrepreneurs
  • Expertise to help you tackle your current challenges
  • Support with securing funding for your business

Timing

  • 12 October 2026: applications open
  • 15 November 2026: applications close
  • 24 and 25 November 2026:  2-day bootcamp
  • 10 December 2026: pitch to the selection committee
  • 7 January 2027: start of the programme

Do you have any questions about the support programmes?

Do you have a specific topic you'd like to discuss? Are you wondering whether this is the right time to get support? Would you like to test your project? Chat to Benjamin, the incubator's programme manager - Book a slot in his schedule

Visit the Incubator website for more information.

Published on October 13, 2026 Updated on October 13, 2026

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