The creation of the ESGEN incubator fully and favorably aligns with the new vision for the higher education and scientific research sector.
Sections of the incubator
- The section for maintenance and safety of scientific equipment;
- The management engineering section is responsible for:
- Welcoming and supporting innovative projects linked to research;
- Assisting project leaders in formalizing their ideas;
- Selecting and validating long-term project ideas;
- Providing project leaders with support in training, advice, and housing;
- Monitoring the development of companies created by the incubator.
Priority project areas
- Web and software development and design
- Tourism
- Health
- Agri-food
- Renewable energy
- Recycling
- Innovative service offerings
Project validation criteria
- Acceptability (innovation and scalability)
- Feasibility
- Interest
- Time to market
- Attitude during the interview
- Social and environmental approach
Our incubator’s value proposition includes:
- Raising awareness of entrepreneurial culture through complementary training
- Supporting project leaders by providing them with the necessary knowledge to define their business model and plan
- Managing all legal and intellectual property aspects
- Providing equipment and spaces necessary for converting an idea into a project
- Connecting with partners and socio-economic stakeholders
- Enhancing the value of university research (PRFU, PFE)
- Raising awareness of social and solidarity economy, circular economy, and co-creation
- Developing innovative and creative capabilities.
