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START Paris is a leading hub for young entrepreneurship, dedicated to fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of founders. As part of the global START Network spanning 20 cities, we connect entrepreneurs nationally & internationally, creating opportunities beyond borders. With a vision to accelerate ambitious founders, we’ve organized high-impact events, bringing together hundreds of startups, investors, and key ecosystem players. Our values of collaboration, boldness, and inclusivity ensure that every aspiring entrepreneur finds the right network and resources to grow.
We’re a part of the sprawling START Network. This interconnection multiplies our potential across the world, allowing us to draw inspiration from diverse cultures, share insights, and create an ecosystem that nurtures collective progress.
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Our annual pitching competition that brings the most innovative early stage startups on one stage. They pitch for a monetary prize and a chance to pitch in front of 7000+ people at the entrepreneurship conference START Summit.
Road to START Hack is your chance to get your hands dirty and participate in an entrepreneurial hackathon. Together with our carefully selected partners, we bring you multiple challenges where you can get creative and showcase your creativity.
We organize side events alongside major conferences such as VivaTech, Hello Tomorrow, ChangeNow, and Go Entrepreneurs, creating opportunities for our ecosystem.
We collaborate with other START chapters and ecosystem partners to foster cross-border synergies in Europe's startup scene.
We also run internal workshops to equip our members with the skills and mindset to become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
Our annual pitching competition that brings the most innovative early stage startups on one stage. They pitch for a monetary prize and a chance to pitch in front of 6000+ people at the entrepreneurship conference START Summit.
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Road to START Hack is your chance to get your hands dirty and participate in an entrepreneurial hackathon. Together with our carefully selected partners, we bring you multiple challenges where you can get creative and showcase your creativity.
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The START Sprint is an exclusive event format for the new joiners to our community and what makes our onboarding experience unique. Through a serries of workshops our new STARTies get build their own startup, from idea to a functionable MVP.
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Our annual pitching competition that brings the most innovative early stage startups on one stage. They pitch for a monetary prize and a chance to pitch in front of 6000+ people at the entrepreneurship conference START Summit.
learn morejoin waiting listRoad to START Hack is your chance to get your hands dirty and participate in an entrepreneurial hackathon. Together with our carefully selected partners, we bring you multiple challenges where you can get creative and showcase your creativity.
learn morejoin waiting listThe START Sprint is an exclusive event format for the new joiners to our community and what makes our onboarding experience unique. Through a serries of workshops our new STARTies get build their own startup, from idea to a functionable MVP.
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Join our community to bring your ideas to life with resources, mentorship, and a supportive network of like-minded people. Whether you're an aspiring founder or ready to embark on your journey, we offer the right environment to grow and succeed.
learn moreAt START Paris, we collaborate with leading organizations, startups, and investors who share our vision of empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Our partners play a key role in shaping impactful events, providing resources, and connecting with our vibrant community.
Of course, our members come from a variety of fields, not just from business backgrounds.
No. You should have an intrinsic motivation towards entrepreneurship topics, a hands on mentality and willingness to learn.
No, you can’t become a member unless you're a student in Paris, but feel free to reach out! We’d be happy to connect you to the broader START Network if you’re a student elsewhere.
Just let us know which city you're based in.You’re also very welcome to attend our public events or collaborate with us, we love meeting passionate people from all over!
We prioritize an active and lively community by organizing over 70 events and community meetups, as well as working in smaller groups on various projects.
You’ll dive into the entrepreneurship ecosystem and join a community of like-minded, motivated students who often become close friends. We regularly host events like workshops, panel talks, and hands-on challenges where you can develop new skills and gain fresh insights. As an active member, you’ll also join one of our departments, where you’ll lead meaningful projects and grow both personally and professionally.
Plus, through the global START Network, you’ll gain access to international connections and opportunities — giving you the chance to make a real impact beyond Paris.
You will join one of our departments and take on hands-on projects, such as organizing events, recruiting new members, building automations, running marketing campaigns, or securing partnerships. This gives you the opportunity to develop practical hard skills while learning how to lead and execute like an entrepreneur.
As a member, you can also volunteer at START Summit in Switzerland, one of Europe’s largest student-led entrepreneurship conferences. It is a unique chance to meet global founders, investors, and innovators, grow your network, and experience the START Network on an international level.
We are happy to connect with young entrepreneurs & students passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship of all backgrounds, as well as partners open to collaboration with driven young entrepreneurship and looking for stellar talent in Paris ecosystem.
