Agoranov

What is Agoranov?

Agoranov is a Paris-based incubator specializing in the Sciences and Technology sectors, with a track record of over 20 years in supporting innovative startups.

They focus on three main verticals: Industry & Greentech, Digital, and Health.

Entrepreneurs joining Agoranov are welcomed into a secure and friendly environment where they have access to the necessary skills, tools, and infrastructure critical for successful growth.

Their program includes personalized support from an experienced team and a dedicated business manager who acts as a primary contact, offering varied profiles. The incubator provides turnkey hosting services with 2,300 square meters of infrastructure, including private offices, open spaces, dry and wet private labs, climate-controlled cold rooms, fume hoods, equipped meeting rooms, communal spaces, a cafeteria, and a terrace.

Startups benefit from an acceleration program comprising training and events like workshops, office hours led by external experts, industry professionals, alumni, and networking events. Additionally, Agoranov offers entrepreneurs the chance to become part of a community of over 1,000 entrepreneurs, including Agoranov alumni, sharing experiences and best practices.

Agoranov is at the heart of a dense ecosystem, maintaining relationships with numerous stakeholders such as public research institutions, French and European investors, and specialized event partners. The performance indicators highlight Agoranov's impact, with more than 20,000 direct jobs created, over 570 projects incubated, greater than 5.8 billion euros in private funds raised, and more than 540 companies launched, including one on Nasdaq and six on Euronext. Additionally, their Young Entrepreneurs in Residence program since 2004 has seen about half of the participants join incubated startups or establish their own companies.

The 'Startups at School' program connects school students with innovative startups through educational projects, reaching nearly 6,000 students across France.

What they say:

We are a public incubator based in Paris.

What we look for: We invest in deep technology and science ventures.