The Cergy incubator student
1- What are the requirements for admission to the ESSEC incubator?
One must be a student at ESSEC and have already designed one's business plan. To have certified the ESSEC Ventures network training courses is strongly recommended but not required. The selection criteria are based upon the business plan and a motivational probe interview with the director of the incubator.
2- I am a student but not in the ESSEC MBA program, am I eligible?
Yes. Any student may be admitted to ESSEC: EPSCI, Masters, Executive MBA, General Management.
3- I have assembled a team whose members are not at ESSEC. Is my project eligible?
Yes, provided that at least one ESSEC student is one of the founders and the latter has a significant role.
4- How long is the incubation period?
The average incubation period is 9 months but can be shortened or extended depending upon the start-up needs and/or arbitration of the Director (graduation ...).
5- Insofar as support, what type will I find in the incubator?
- Coaching by the director of the incubator
- Meetings with expert partners of ESSEC Ventures
- Reference and legal materials
- Desks, telephones, Internet access and a copy centre
- Support provided for participation in entrepreneurship contests
- Being eligible to apply for the seed fund.
6- Where is the incubator?
In the D-Wing, 2nd Floor
7- How to apply?
To apply, please contact Julien Morel, Director of Essec Ventures
Paris Biotech Santé Incubator
ESSEC is also co-founder with Inserm, Central and Paris V, Paris Biotech Santé Incubator, specialising in innovative businesses within the areas of health and biotechnology.
