HEC Paris Incubator2027 deadline, funding, equity and how to apply
HEC Paris' startup incubator at Station F, running since 2007 with 900+ startups supported. 4-month program from €300 per desk per month, three intakes a year.
- No cash investment
- Funding
- Not published
- Equity
- 4 months
- Program length
- Dates TBA
- Applications
About HEC Paris Incubator
The HEC Paris Incubator, or Incubateur HEC Paris, is the startup program of HEC Paris business school. It was created in 2007 and has been based at Station F, the large startup campus in Paris, since 2017. HEC says it has supported more than 900 startups, with 7 IPOs and €1 billion raised from investors.
Alumni include Leetchi, Ovrsea, Garantme, Spacefill, MyJobGlasses and Point Vision. The program is à la carte. Its stated goal is to help founders reach in four months what would take a year alone.
It is open to all founders, not only HEC graduates, and runs in English or French. The incubator does not invest money. Founders pay a fee instead.
The Station F track costs €300 per desk per month, rising by €40 per desk per month each quarter, inside a space of more than 200 desks. An online track costs €300 per startup per month and suits teams based elsewhere. Startups get access to the HEC network of about 60,000 alumni, 4,000 students a year, faculty and over 1,000 experts, plus Station F's 150+ perks and 600+ events a year.
9 out of 5 satisfaction score and 42% women project leaders. Recent intakes had 13 startups each, in spring and fall 2026.
What HEC Paris Incubator looks for
HEC lists six traits. Founders should be ambitious and conscious, aiming to build a global company with positive impact. They should be strong executors, collaborative with the community, deeply knowledgeable about their industry and competitors, and humble enough to seek criticism. HEC also says diversity is one of its recruitment principles, so founders who do not fit the typical HEC profile are encouraged to apply. Being an HEC graduate is not required.
How the HEC Paris Incubator program works
Each batch starts a four-month program that founders can extend in successive three-month periods, up to eight periods in total. Because incubees can stay as long as they need, the number of new places each quarter depends on how many teams leave. The program is participatory and built à la carte.
Founders work on their own goals with the support team, meet experts from a pool of more than 1,000, join workshops and webinars on topics such as fundraising, and attend events with corporates and investors. The Station F track gives a desk on campus and full access to Station F resources. The online track gives the same support remotely.
HEC also runs partner tracks inside its Incubation and Acceleration Center, such as KOSME for Korean startups, the Meta AI Startup Program and Women Entrepreneurs for Good, each with its own intake.
How to apply to HEC Paris Incubator
- 1Fill in the short eligibility form on the HEC Paris Incubateur page. HEC says it replies within 48 hours.
- 2Wait for the next call. There are three a year: early October for a January start, early February for May and early June for September.
- 3Complete the full application form when the call opens.
- 4Pitch to the jury of experts, which selects 18 to 24 projects per call.
- 5Choose the Station F track (€300 per desk per month) or the online track (€300 per startup per month).
Startup perks after acceptance
Accelerator startups qualify for most startup credit programs. These are the ones founders claim first.
Notable HEC Paris Incubator alumni
Companies that went through or were backed by HEC Paris Incubator.
HEC Paris Incubator vs similar accelerators
| Program | Funding | Equity | Location | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEC Paris Incubator | No cash investment | Not published | Paris | Next deadline not announced yet |
| Station F Founders Program | No cash investment | Not published | STATION F, Paris, France | Rolling admissions |
| WILCO | Up to $173K | No equity | Paris | Next deadline not announced yet |
| Paris&Co | No cash investment | No equity | Paris | Rolling admissions |
| Agoranov | No cash investment | No equity | Paris | Rolling admissions |
| Schoolab | No cash investment | No equity | Paris | Next deadline not announced yet |
HEC Paris Incubator FAQ
When is the HEC Paris Incubator application deadline?+
HEC Paris Incubator has not announced its next deadline yet (Three intakes a year: apply early October for January, early February for May, early June for September.). We check the official site every month and update this page when dates are published.
Do I need to be an HEC Paris graduate to join?+
No. The HEC Paris Incubator is open to founders from any background. HEC says diversity is one of its recruitment principles and encourages founders who do not fit the typical HEC profile to apply. Selection is based on the team's ambition, execution, industry knowledge and willingness to work with the community.
How much does the HEC Paris Incubator cost?+
The Station F track costs €300 per desk per month, and the price rises by €40 per desk per month every quarter. The online track costs €300 per startup per month. The incubator does not invest cash in startups and no equity stake is mentioned on its page.
When can I apply to the HEC Paris Incubator?+
There are three calls a year. Founders apply in early October to join in January, in early February to join in May, and in early June to join in September. If no call is open, you can register on the HEC page to be notified. The jury selects 18 to 24 projects per call.
How long can a startup stay in the incubator?+
The first program lasts four months. After that, startups can continue in successive three-month periods, up to eight periods in total. Because teams can stay as long as they need, the number of new places each quarter depends on how many incubees move out.