Paris is a central hub for new companies in Europe. Accelerators like AGORANOV have supported over 450 startups, while WILCO has backed more than 200.

The city's ecosystem includes a mix of public incubators and private funds. For example, NUMA has seen over 30 of its companies get acquired or go public.

Below is our list of the best 44 accelerators and incubators in Paris.

Failory's Top 10 Picks

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AGORANOV operates as a public incubator dedicated to launching science and technology startups across the digital, health, and greentech industries. They provide early-stage ventures with essential support through a seed fund program and business incubation that includes free office space.

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

Through a unique KPI-driven program, WILCO helps innovative startups achieve their first €1 million in revenue in three years. They support a wide range of tech companies with business expertise, a powerful network, and non-dilutive funding to accelerate growth.

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

NUMA functions as an innovation hub that connects startups with corporations through dedicated acceleration and open innovation programs. They foster a unique ecosystem by combining community events and corporate partnerships to help build the next generation of businesses.

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

Jolt Capital fuels the growth of established European deep tech companies with capital and operational expertise. They specialize in scaling B2B businesses across sectors like AI, cybersecurity, and semiconductors to help them become global market leaders.

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

50 Partners unites a collective of seasoned entrepreneurs to provide hands-on support and financing for early-stage startups in the Tech, Impact, and Healthtech sectors. This unique mentorship-driven approach helps founders navigate the complexities of building and scaling their businesses.

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

As the corporate accelerator for BNP Paribas, BOOST Programs helps B2B and B2B2C startups collaborate directly with the bank's various business lines. Its six-month program guides founders in developing a proof of concept and securing a commercial partnership within the global financial group.

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

By forming an alliance of top European tech events, Startup Sesame connects scale-ups, investors, and corporations. They offer a passport to the continent's tech scene, facilitating crucial engagement and visibility for growing companies.

Year Founded2015
FoundersBen Costantini, Moojan Asghari, Joanna Kirk
Nº of Investments40
Nº of Exits5
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9. Kamet

As a venture builder, Kamet creates and launches new companies focused on disrupting the insurtech, health, and mobility industries. They co-found businesses with entrepreneurs, providing the strategic framework and resources to build them from concept to commercialization.

Year Founded2016
FoundersStephane Guinet
Nº of Investments24
Nº of Exits4
Program TypeOn-Site

Since 2001, Petit Poucet has been backing young French entrepreneurs with a unique combination of financing, strategic consulting, and accommodation. This holistic approach allows founders to focus completely on launching their ventures, providing a stable foundation for early-stage growth.

Year Founded2001
Founders—
Nº of Investments33
Nº of Exits3

34 Additional Paris Accelerators and Incubators Worth Applying To

Our picks are a great starting point, but the support for founders in Paris runs much deeper. The programs below have collectively backed over 300 companies, with some running for decades and others just getting started.

This variety means there are many different paths for getting a company off the ground. Here’s a look at more programs helping founders build their businesses in Paris.

Accelerator/IncubatorYear FoundedNº InvestmentsNº Exits
EDF Pulse Croissance logo EDF Pulse Croissance194682
Day One Entrepreneurs & Partners logo Day One Entrepreneurs & Partners2012212
Inco logo Inco2010271
Institut Mines-Telecom logo Institut Mines-Telecom199611
Paris&Co Incubateurs logo Paris&Co Incubateurs2015111
Augesco Ventures logo Augesco Ventures201711
Phitrust Partenaires logo Phitrust Partenaires200531
Paris Angels Capital logo Paris Angels Capital200821
STATION F logo STATION F201616—
Tudigo logo Tudigo20128—
Bpifrance Digital Venture logo Bpifrance Digital Venture201124—
Hook logo Hook20208—
Digital Africa logo Digital Africa—14—
Les Business Angels des Grandes Écoles logo Les Business Angels des Grandes Écoles200440—
Inovexus logo Inovexus201835—
Breizh Up logo Breizh Up—31—
Matters logo Matters20074—
MD Start logo MD Start20094—
Marble logo Marble20212—
Raise Sherpas logo Raise Sherpas—2—
Thales Digital Factory logo Thales Digital Factory2017——
Hello Tomorrow logo Hello Tomorrow20115—
French Tech Acceleration Fund logo French Tech Acceleration Fund—9—
The Blox logo The Blox20217—
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—
adVentures Startup Studio logo adVentures Startup Studio20102—
Fast Forward logo Fast Forward200913—
Première Heure logo Première Heure19801—
The Female Founder Challenge logo The Female Founder Challenge—5—
Impulse Partners logo Impulse Partners20111—
Leia Capital logo Leia Capital20214—
Atka logo Atka20183—