BOOST YOUR INNOVATIVE BUSINESS POTENTIAL!

A 4-STEP PROGRAM TO GET YOUR PROJECT UP AND RUNNING

FIRST STEPS
  • Who is it for? 
    Innovative business projects being considered. 
  • What is the objective? 
    2 months to explore 7 key areas, share ideas with other entrepreneurs, and expand your network.
  • What we offer
    15 theme-based workshops focusing on the team, market, product, business model, impact, communication, and funding to structure your project. Access to coworking spaces.
TAKE-OFF
  • Who is it for? 
    Innovative startups with first customers. 
  • What is the objective?
    1 year to lay the foundations for starting up your business, organizing your sales strategy, and putting together your team.
  • What we offer 
    3 months to challenge every aspect of your business proposition by joining a group of 10 to 12 other startups. With a committee of experts, access to coworking spaces, and one-to-one guidance from a dedicated project manager.
PROPULSION
  • Who is it for? 
    Companies already up and running with sales, first round of funding.
  • What is the objective? 
    2 years to organize your business and improve your skills in all key areas: HR/Sales/Press/Finance/Marketing and raise your first funds with the BIC Business Angels Club.
  • What we offer 
    Flexible training programs: Jump Invest, Jump’in Business, Jump’in HR, Growth Marketing, and more. Hosting and personalized follow-up. 
CONQUEST
  • Who is it for? 
    Companies undergoing an acceleration phase, with sales of 1 million euros or having raised 2 million euros in capital.
  • What is the objective? 
    1 year to build momentum, break through the growth barrier, and become a future mid-sized company. Focus on business development, exposure, and strengthening your financial structure. 
  • What we offer
    Masterclasses with high-profile speakers, group and individual coaching programs, privileged contacts with national decision-makers. One-to-one guidance from a dedicated project manager.

SECTOR-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

MONTPELLIER GAME LAB

Who is it for? 
Young video game studios. 

What is the objective? 
6 months to structure your project, seek funding, prepare to meet distributors, and get your business rolling. 

What we offer
One-to-one coaching combining BIC’s entrepreneurial expertise and Push Start’s specialized industry expertise, training, “Play test” sessions in collaboration with Push Start.

ESA BIC

Who is it for? 
Projects related to the space sector (upstream or downstream).

What is the objective? 
Up to 2 years to boost your project with the world's largest space innovation network.

What we offer 
Personalized business assistance from BIC and technical support from CNES and its partners. A 25 K€ grant. Exposure and access to exclusive content.

The HENERA incubator

Who is it for?
Innovative companies in the carbon-free energy sector.

To accomplish what?
A 9-month incubation program with two partners in the sector, SLB and EDF.

What we offer
In-person and video coaching sessions for groups. Individual support, training, learning expeditions, technical expertise, and shared hosting.

START LAB SANTÉ (HEALTH)

Who is it for?  
Project leaders (students, researchers, PhD students, etc.) and managers of innovative companies under one year old. Specialized in the healthcare sector (pharma/biotech, e-health, Med Tech, medical devices).

To accomplish what?
2 months to lay the groundwork for your business creation project, organize first phases, and explore the ecosystem.

What we offer
A group and individual program with access to coworking spaces.

FRENCH TECH TREMPLIN (SPRINGBOARD)

Who is it for?
Entrepreneurs from underprivileged priority areas or low-income backgrounds.

To accomplish what?
1 year to get your project up and running.

What we offer
Group and individual support, access to co-working facilities.

HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES AT 3 SITES

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La Halle de l’Innovation ©3M

LA HALLE DE L’INNOVATION

BIC headquarters in the heart of Montpellier’s new Cambacérès business district.

8,000 m² of office space.

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La pépinière d'entreprises Cap Alpha ©3M

CAP ALPHA

The area’s original Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), at the heart of the MedVallée ecosystem.

3,650 m² of office, workshop, and laboratory space.

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espace Gisèle Halimi ©3M

GISÈLE HALIMI SPACE

A space in the heart of Montpellier’s Mosson district.

Premises of 3,000 m² open to local residents, with a multi-dimensional offering focusing on social inclusion, citizenship, the economy, and culture.

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