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we encourage students to take the next step in their journey as entrepreneurs by inviting them to events we help organise and further their horizons.
we encourage students to take the next step in their journey as entrepreneurs by inviting them to events we help organise and further their horizons.
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.
Join the first-ever Tech: Europe AI Hackathon in Paris a full weekend where top builders, designers, and AI enthusiasts from across Europe come together to create innovative AI applications. With three challenge tracks including Open Innovation, Knowunity, and Maki, participants received mentorship from industry experts and competed for prizes such as API credits and tool subscriptions.START Paris proudly contributed to making this event a success by mobilizing its community of young entrepreneurs, supporting team coordination, and helping foster connections between participants, mentors, and the wider Paris tech ecosystem. It was a powerful weekend of collaboration, creativity, and community.
The Youth of Europe was a special evening hosted during VivaTech 2025, bringing together the next generation of builders, founders, and innovators from across the continent.This unique side event gathered ambitious students, startup founders, and early-stage builders for an energizing night of connection, conversation, and collaboration — all designed to celebrate the rising talent shaping Europe’s startup ecosystem.
On June 11th, START Paris co-hosted a high-energy Voice Agent Meetup as an official VivaTech side event, gathering some of the top minds in Conversational AI and Voice Technology. Held in partnership with TEN, Agora, Microsoft, Gladia, and Trulience, the evening featured expert talks, a dynamic panel, and live multimodal agent demos.
VivaTech is Europe’s largest startup and tech event, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and the public to explore cutting-edge innovation and the future of technology.In 2025, START Paris participated in multiple side events, including The Youth of Europe and the Voice Agent Meetup, gathering ambitious founders and builders from across Europe
Go Entrepreneurs is France’s flagship event for entrepreneurs of all stages — from early ideas to established founders — with over 50,000 attendees.START Paris joined this high-energy fair to connect with entrepreneurs, students, and ecosystem players. The event featured startup booths, pitch competitions, legal/financial workshops, and inspiring talks by leaders in business and innovation.
ChangeNOW is one of the world’s largest events for solutions to the planet’s most urgent challenges. Held annually in Paris, it brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and policymakers focused on sustainability, social impact, and climate action. The event features exhibitions, talks, and networking opportunities designed to accelerate scalable solutions across areas like clean energy, circular economy, biodiversity, and education. Its mission: turn ideas into action for a better world. As START Paris, we attend ChangeNOW to represent a new generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs. We connect with innovators, startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders who are building solutions for a more sustainable and inclusive future
RAISE Summit is a high-level gathering that brings together leading investors, entrepreneurs, corporates, and public stakeholders to support and accelerate the growth of French and European startups. Co-organized by Bpifrance and RAISE Group, the summit focuses on fostering collaboration across the innovation ecosystem, with panels, networking sessions, and pitch opportunities. It highlights investment trends, policy insights, and the importance of inclusive, long-term support for startup success. As START Paris, we participate in RAISE Summit to connect with top-tier investors, understand the fundraising landscape, and represent the next generation of bold entrepreneurs. By being part of RAISE Summit, we help position youth-led innovation at the heart of the entrepreneurial future.
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