Entrepreneurship

Montpellier University is a real driving force for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Whether you are a student looking for a stimulating career path, a doctoral student eager to make a societal impact with your research, or a researcher choosing to promote your work under the PACTE Law, the University of Montpellier supports anyone who wants to become an entrepreneur.

The programs offered by UM to support future entrepreneurs

• INITIUM: Montpellier University's incubator, born out of the consolidation of the I-SITE Program of Excellence and its certification as a University Innovation Hub, is dedicated to future entrepreneurs. It offers a range of services and support tailored to each stage of business creation, from teams to intellectual property.
• PEPITE Deeptech: this program, managed by the INITIUM incubator, is designed for students, doctoral candidates, and young researchers with DeepTech projects. It offers a stimulating environment for developing these innovative initiatives.

The University of Montpellier is part of a major entrepreneurial network in Occitanie

The University of Montpellier is part of a diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem and is a member of ResO IP+, supported by the Occitanie Region and AD'OCC. This network brings together incubators and business nurseries in Occitanie, offering networking and professional development opportunities.

The University Innovation Cluster (PUI), led by the University of Montpellier, plays a key role in coordinating and liaising with network initiatives such asAgroVallée Incubation, Extracteur de l'Innovation, SATT AxLR, BIC de Montpellier, CNRS Innovation, Inserm Transfert, Inrae Transfert, and Inria Startup Studio, thereby optimizing the support and resources available to the various target audiences.

Financing solutions offered to start-ups

Montpellier University offers internal programs such as Booster Innovation Montpellier, which provides financial resources for entrepreneurial projects originating from the university community.

The INITIUM incubator assists entrepreneurs in identifying and securing external financing through partnerships with organizations such as Bpifrance.

It also offers support in preparing for specific competitions and funding opportunities such as the French Tech Lab Grant, i-PhD, and i-Lab.

Events organized at the University of Montpellier for innovators

• The Innovation Afterwork: Montpellier University's flagship annual event, which honors the winners of the Innovation Awards, brings together partners from the I-Site Excellence Program, researchers, doctoral students, and businesses.
• The DeepTech Tour: in collaboration with Bpifrance, the University of Montpellier co-organizes the annual DeepTech Tour. This event brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to catalyze innovation and promote technological entrepreneurship in the region. It offers an exceptional showcase for advances in DeepTech and creates opportunities for strategic partnerships.

The University of Montpellier, a key player in the innovation ecosystem, offers a wide range of programs, support, and partnerships to those who wish to turn their ideas into impact.