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Fast-track your innovative idea with the Centrale - Audencia - Nantes Université Incubator: applications now open!

The Centrale Nantes - Audencia incubator, which has just been joined by Nantes Université, offers two tailor-made support programmes, which are completely free of charge, with no equity stake and adapted to the maturity of your project.

From May 26, 2025 to June 22, 2025 All day

By joining the Centrale Audencia Nantes University incubator, you can:

  • Benefit from regular monitoring with a designated program manager and steering groups
  • Receive advice and support of a seasoned entrepreneur
  • Take advantage of workshops, conferences and office hours in strategy, marketing, sales, finance, tech, legal and HR to structure your project
  • Obtain financing facilities and opportunities adapted to the maturity of your project.
  • Enjoy a relaxed working environment, alone or with your team, on the banks of the Erdre river on the Centrale Nantes campus, in an open space or private office.
  • Work alongside other entrepreneurs on a daily basis, with a team of 5 people ready to help.

Who can apply?

  • Centrale Nantes or Audencia Alumni
  • Faculty at Centrale Nantes, Audencia or Nantes Université developing a technology-intensive project with an engineering dimension, or project in collaboration with academic laboratories at one of these institutions.
  • An innovative project that you are working on full-time
  • Activity based in the Pays de la Loire region

Submit your application by 22 June

Timing

  • 26 May: applications open
  • 22 June: applications close
  • 2 & 3 July: pre-selection and 2-day bootcamp
  • 9 July: pitch to the selection committee
  • 18 September: 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 June 17, 2025 Updated on June 17, 2025