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Top 77 Accelerators and Incubators in France (2026)

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France provides a range of support for new companies through its accelerators and incubators. The public incubator AGORANOV has backed over 450 startups, showing the scale of some programs.

Others, like WILCO, have a strong record of successful exits, with over 50 from its portfolio. These programs help founders across many sectors, including greentech, health, and digital industries.

Below is our list of the best 77 accelerators and incubators in France.

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AGORANOV champions deeptech innovation by providing public incubation for startups in the digital, health, and greentech industries. Their impressive track record includes launching some of France's biggest tech successes, such as Doctolib, Alan, and Criteo.

Year Founded2000
Founders
Investment AmountSeed Fund program for funded startups; Business Incubation: Free office space for 6 months
Nº of Investments468
Nº of Exits54
Program TypeOn-Site
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2. WILCO

WILCO accelerates early-stage tech startups through a unique, KPI-driven program designed for rapid growth. They guide companies across various sectors, from FinTech to MedTech, with the goal of scaling them from their first client to their first million euros in annual recurring revenue within three years.

Year Founded2001
Founders
Nº of Investments211
Nº of Exits53
Program TypeOn-Site
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3. NUMA

Acting as a global innovation hub, NUMA accelerates startups while also bringing human-centric solutions to large corporations and public organizations. They connect these different worlds through tailored programs and community events, fostering growth and open innovation.

Year Founded2013
FoundersFred Oru, Marie-Vorgan Le Barzic
Nº of Investments123
Nº of Exits34
Program TypeOn-Site
Duration (Weeks)20

Focused entirely on sub-Saharan Africa, Investisseurs & Partenaires operates as an impact fund that finances and supports small and medium-sized businesses. They provide essential capital and strategic guidance to entrepreneurs in key sectors such as health, energy, and agriculture to help build sustainable local economies.

Year Founded2002
Founders
Nº of Investments112
Nº of Exits10

Specializing in European deeptech, Jolt Capital fuels the growth of established B2B companies ready to become global leaders. They focus on hardware and software innovators driving the digital revolution, using a proprietary AI platform to identify high-potential investments.

Year Founded2011
FoundersPhilippe Sereys De Rothschild, Jean Schmitt
Nº of Investments31
Nº of Exits9

50 Partners brings together a collective of seasoned entrepreneurs to accelerate and invest in promising French startups within the Tech, Impact, and Healthtech spaces. Founders gain direct access to this powerful network for hands-on mentorship and strategic financing, helping them scale their ventures.

Year Founded2012
FoundersStéphane Romanyszyn, Charles Fourault, Jerome Masurel, Christophe Berly
Nº of Investments93
Nº of Exits8
Program TypeOn-Site
Duration (Weeks)520
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7. Via ID

Via ID champions startups developing new solutions for sustainable mobility, from transportation to logistics tech. They act as a long-term partner for their portfolio companies, providing the strategic support needed to build lasting businesses in the sector.

Year Founded2010
FoundersQuentin Vanoekel
Nº of Investments57
Nº of Exits6
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Eurasante champions tech transfer and business development for startups in the European life sciences and nutrition sectors. They provide a complete ecosystem of support, including an incubator and accelerator, to help innovative health-focused companies launch and scale.

Year Founded1994
Founders
Nº of Investments236
Nº of Exits6

As the digital incubator for the Institut Mines-Télécom Business School, Telecom SudParis, and ENSIIE, IMT Starter helps launch ventures from students and researchers. They specialize in supporting early-stage tech companies in areas like AI, Big Data, and VR with resources and mentorship.

Year Founded1999
FoundersAugustin Radu
Nº of Investments40
Nº of Exits6

BOOST Programs, powered by L'Atelier BNP Paribas, connects business-focused startups with opportunities inside the global banking group. The six-month, equity-free program accelerates companies in fintech and retail by providing mentorship and fostering direct business collaborations.

Year Founded2015
Founders
Nº of Investments46
Nº of Exits6
Program TypeOn-Site
Duration (Weeks)24

67 Additional France Accelerators and Incubators Worth Applying To

The programs we've featured are just a sample of the support available to founders in France. Together, the accelerators below have invested in nearly 1,000 startups and seen 50 of them through to an exit.

It’s a testament to the strength of the country's startup community. Take a look at the other programs helping build the next generation of French companies.

Accelerator/IncubatorYear FoundedNº InvestmentsNº Exits
Normandie Incubation logo Normandie Incubation20001765
Startup Sesame logo Startup Sesame2015405
Kamet logo Kamet2016244
Incubateur Impulse logo Incubateur Impulse20001014
Petit Poucet logo Petit Poucet2001333
Incubateur Lorrain logo Incubateur Lorrain1999753
Pentalabbs logo Pentalabbs2010183
EDF Pulse Croissance logo EDF Pulse Croissance194682
IOT Valley logo IOT Valley201142
Day One Entrepreneurs & Partners logo Day One Entrepreneurs & Partners2012212
1Kubator logo 1Kubator201521
HUB612 logo HUB6122016231
Incubateur Belle de Mai logo Incubateur Belle de Mai1999401
France Active logo France Active1988181
Inco logo Inco2010271
Institut Mines-Telecom logo Institut Mines-Telecom199611
Paris&Co Incubateurs logo Paris&Co Incubateurs2015111
33entrepreneurs logo 33entrepreneurs2013121
IT Angels logo IT Angels11
Nubbo Incubator logo Nubbo Incubator200031
Fair West logo Fair West201211
IRDInov logo IRDInov91
Augesco Ventures logo Augesco Ventures201711
Phitrust Partenaires logo Phitrust Partenaires200531
Paris Angels Capital logo Paris Angels Capital200821
nFactory logo nFactory201631
BizMedTech logo BizMedTech11
STATION F logo STATION F201616
Tudigo logo Tudigo20128
Bpifrance Digital Venture logo Bpifrance Digital Venture201124
Imagination Machine logo Imagination Machine20172
Hook logo Hook20208
Digital Africa logo Digital Africa14
Tomcat logo Tomcat202012
Les Business Angels des Grandes Écoles logo Les Business Angels des Grandes Écoles200440
Inovexus logo Inovexus201835
SpaceFounders logo SpaceFounders20217
Breizh Up logo Breizh Up31
Matters logo Matters20074
MD Start logo MD Start20094
Marble logo Marble20212
Raise Sherpas logo Raise Sherpas2
Thales Digital Factory logo Thales Digital Factory2017
OVH Cloud For Startups logo OVH Cloud For Startups201510
Hello Tomorrow logo Hello Tomorrow20115
OBRATORI logo OBRATORI201820
BLOSSOM ACCELERATOR logo BLOSSOM ACCELERATOR2018
French Tech Acceleration Fund logo French Tech Acceleration Fund9
The Blox logo The Blox20217
SATT Sud-Est logo SATT Sud-Est20123
European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre, Noordwijk logo European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre, Noordwijk200310
Le Village by CA Paris logo Le Village by CA Paris2013
High Flyers Capital logo High Flyers Capital201913
Greenpact logo Greenpact20203
Avelana logo Avelana20221
adVentures Startup Studio logo adVentures Startup Studio20102
Auvergne Business Angels logo Auvergne Business Angels20081
Clermont Auvergne Innovation logo Clermont Auvergne Innovation20192
Fast Forward logo Fast Forward200913
Pulsalys logo Pulsalys20133
Première Heure logo Première Heure19801
Doliam logo Doliam19913
Alacrité France logo Alacrité France20175
The Female Founder Challenge logo The Female Founder Challenge5
Impulse Partners logo Impulse Partners20111
Leia Capital logo Leia Capital20214
Atka logo Atka20183

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