Call for projects: join the Act For Impact incubator at STATION F, operated by EDHEC and BNP Paribas' BivwAk!
Do you have a startup with a social or environmental impact and are looking for support to accelerate your development? The Act For Impact by BNP Paribas incubator at STATION F, operated by BivwAk! (BNP Paribas) and EDHEC Entrepreneurs, is now accepting applications for its next class of startups. Apply before June 25, 2025.
Two years ago, BNP Paribas and EDHEC combined their expertise to create a unique program dedicated to impact startups. Their aim: to support tomorrow's committed entrepreneurs in developing their projects and maximizing their social or environmental benefits.
The program's strength lies in a unique alliance between four pillars of innovation:
- BivwAk!, the BNP Paribas Group's transformation hub, connecting startups to its experts and business lines.
- Act For Impact, the French Commercial Banking program dedicated to impact businesses since 2004.
- EDHEC Entrepreneurs, EDHEC Business School's network of incubators, supporting a new generation of responsible entrepreneurs.
- STATION F, the world's largest startup campus, where the program is housed.
Join an incubator dedicated to impact startups at the heart of STATION F
Act For Impact is a 12-month incubation program offering :
- 🏢 Free accomodation at STATION F
- 🤝 Personalized support from BivwAk! and EDHEC teams
- 🌍 Expert support on the social, environmental or societal impact of your startup
- 💼 Privileged access to BNP Paribas experts, sector-specific mentors and the EDHEC ecosystem and its two other incubators
- 💰 Exclusive financing opportunities, among the Paris Innovation Fund (grant of up to €30,000 based on criteria), monitoring by BNP Paribas referral bankers and access to a network of +100 partner investors, including the GENERATIONS investment fund powered by EDHEC
Comprehensive expert support
Our support is based on four key pillars:
- Strategic structuring and management of the impact mission
- Business acceleration: first customers, go-to-market, sales
- Financing: equity, subsidies, public funding
- Recruitment and leadership: strengthening the founding team
Every month, you benefit from close follow-up, targeted workshops and contacts with key players in the impact, business and finance sectors.
Who is it for?
- Early-stage or seed-stage startups, with a working MVP, deployed with early adopters
- Full-time committed teams
- Pure impact startups: your primary mission is to generate a positive, measurable impact, whether in the social and/or environmental fields.
The program is open to all, EDHEC graduates or not.
For further information
Do you have any questions about the selection process or criteria? Take part in one of our online information events, on June 17 or 19 from 12:00 to 12:30. A short, practical format to understand everything and ask your questions.
Key dates to remember
- The call for projects is open from June 3 to 25.
- Two online information events will be held on June 17 and 19, from 12:00 to 12:30, open to all.
- Pre-selected startups will be announced in early July.
- The final pitch session will take place on July 10 at BivwAk! 3 rue Rossini, Paris.
- Integration into the incubator will begin at the end of September.
It's time to accelerate your impact startup in a structuring, caring and demanding environment.
