Station F Fighters Program2027 deadline, funding, equity and how to apply
Free two-round Station F program in Paris for founders from atypical or less privileged backgrounds, powered by TikTok. Latest batch started 15 July 2026.
- No cash investment
- Funding
- No equity
- Equity
- 1-month Round 1
- Program length
- Dates TBA
- Applications
About Station F Fighters Program
The Fighters Program is an in-house program run by Station F, the startup campus in Paris founded by Xavier Niel. It has run since 2017 and is designed for founders from atypical or less privileged backgrounds, including people without engineering or business degrees, without higher education, and refugees. The program is free and is taught in French.
TikTok powers the program. Station F redesigned Fighters in 2023 with a target of 1,000 Fighters a year, after supporting about 100 startups from 2018 and just under 400 entrepreneurs in 2023. It now runs in two rounds.
Round 1 is a one-month course on the basics of entrepreneurship, open online and on site. The most promising projects move to Round 2, which gives a dedicated desk at Station F and full access to campus resources and events. Selection has become tight.
Station F said in January 2026 that its latest batch drew more than 500 applicants for 12 places, and that 40% of those startups already had revenue. The July 2025 batch had 13 startups, 54% led by at least one woman and 62% building AI-first products. In 2026, TikTok's SOAR program added workshops, one-to-one mentoring and TikTok Shop showcases for Fighters.
Past Fighters include Oneflash, which raised €3 million, and Reenbow, which raised €2 million. The latest batch started on 15 July 2026.
What Station F Fighters Program looks for
Station F looks for entrepreneurs from underprivileged or atypical backgrounds who have not had the same access to networks and resources as others. Applicants need a tech-based idea they are fully focused on and a clear vision, but not an MVP. They must work on the project full time. Station F has described its selection criteria as deserving, supportive of others, creative, autonomous and committed to leading their business.
How the Station F Fighters Program program works
Fighters runs in two rounds. Round 1 lasts one month and teaches the basics of starting a company. It includes advice from experienced founders, office hours with the Station F team and access to the Fighters community.
The format is hybrid, so participants can follow it online or on site, and it is designed to fit around other commitments. At the end of Round 1, the most promising projects move to Round 2. Round 2 gives a dedicated desk at Station F, access to the campus's resources and exclusive events, and membership in the campus community.
On-site presence is required to benefit fully. In the 2023 format, Round 2 lasted six months and ended with a pitch day where Fighters pitched to join one of the roughly 30 partner programs on campus. TikTok teams run workshops, and the SOAR program adds mentoring and TikTok Shop exposure.
How to apply to Station F Fighters Program
- 1Check that you come from an atypical or less privileged background, which is the core eligibility rule.
- 2Make sure you have a tech-based idea. An MVP is not required.
- 3Be ready to work full time on the project and follow a program taught in French.
- 4Watch the In-house Programs page on stationf.co, which shows when the next Fighters round opens.
- 5Apply online when the call opens; the most promising Round 1 projects are chosen for Round 2.
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Station F Fighters Program vs similar accelerators
| Program | Funding | Equity | Location | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station F Fighters Program | No cash investment | No equity | Paris | Next deadline not announced yet |
| 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 |
| Creative Destruction Lab | No cash investment | No equity | 17 sites including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, London, Paris, Berlin, Melbourne | Next deadline not announced yet |
Station F Fighters Program FAQ
When is the Station F Fighters Program application deadline?+
Station F Fighters Program has not announced its next deadline yet (Latest batch started 15 July 2026. Applications closed; next round not yet announced.). We check the official site every month and update this page when dates are published.
How much does the Fighters Program cost?+
Nothing. Station F lists the Fighters Program as free. It is a two-round program, and the second round includes a dedicated desk on campus. Station F does not mention taking equity. By comparison, Station F's Founders Program starts from €259 per desk per month.
Is the Fighters Program open now?+
No. The latest batch started on 15 July 2026, and Station F's program page says applications are closed and to stay tuned for the next round. Past batches have started in February and July. Founders should check the In-house Programs page on stationf.co for the next call.
Who can join the Fighters Program?+
The program is for founders from atypical or less privileged backgrounds, such as people without engineering or business degrees, without higher education, or refugees. You need a tech-based idea and must work full time on it. An MVP is not needed. Round 1 is taught in French, online or on site.
How selective is the Fighters Program?+
Very. Station F said in January 2026 that its latest batch was its most selective yet, with more than 500 applicants and 12 startups selected, about 2%. Of those 12, 40% already generated revenue. The July 2025 batch had 13 startups, and 54% were led by at least one woman.
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