The IÉSEG Incubator is a hub where the entire IÉSEG community is invited to test, refine, bring to life, and bring to fruition their entrepreneurial aspirations.
The IÉSEG Incubator is a hub where the entire IÉSEG community is invited to test, refine, bring to life, and bring to fruition their entrepreneurial aspirations.
This community is supported, encouraged, motivated, guided, and challenged by a network of expert mentors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and specialists from various sectors and business models.
Depending on their level of entrepreneurial maturity, project leaders will have the opportunity to develop the mindset that will enable them to thrive and succeed, and to gain a wealth of experience that will allow their incubated project to grow and strengthen so it meets the necessary criteria of desirability, feasibility, and robustness. Alternatively, if they are already mature in terms of recurring revenue or are taking over an existing business, they will be able to calmly reflect on the scalability of their project, consolidate their team, and become a CEO in their own right.
As an integrated incubator, the IÉSEG Incubator draws on the company’s resources, a network of engaged alumni, and a community of researchers—all specialists in specific fields—who will help incubatees and their projects define their unique qualities and relevance in this ever-changing world.
Above all, the Incubator is a place where they can grow and develop new skills that will serve them well as entrepreneurs or even as intrapreneurs, driving innovation within companies.
Key figures (2025)
- 249 incubatees supported
- 171 startups supported
- 27% female founders or co-founders
- 100+ Mentors & Experts
Video presentation of the incubator
Key events of the year
Major Event
Entrepreneurship Day & IÉSEG Entrepreneur of the Year Award
A half-day forum featuring mini-presentations to discover inspiring projects and partners. The event concludes with the presentation of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Investor Day
Four startups pitch their ideas in 10 minutes to investors in Lille and Paris.
Café Pitchs
A rite of passage: putting your project and pitch to the test under the supportive gaze of the community.
Cold Calling
Prospecting in a group session: script, debrief, and group motivation.
Immersion Room
Bringing the brand’s world and the typical customer’s experience to life.
REX Workshop
Sharing feedback and lessons learned, led by the incubatees and mentors.
Meet the Incubator Team
Behind every project we support is a team of mentors, experts, and specialists who work closely with entrepreneurs every day. Learn more about their profiles, areas of expertise, and career paths.