HOW TO TURN AN IDEA INTO A WELL-STRUCTURED BUSINESS PROJECT
The Starter Émergence track is the first step in the comprehensive support offered by the Entrepreneurs dans la Ville program.
For six months, you’ll receive free support to test your idea, develop your entrepreneurial skills, structure your project, and build a viable business model.
Through group workshops, hands-on exercises, and discussions with experts, you’ll move step by step toward launching your business.
This program is designed for anyone who wants to start a business and lay a solid foundation for the early stages of their project before taking the plunge.
The Starter Émergence program is offered in Paris, Lyon, and Lille from January through June.
Applications for the next class are accepted from September through December of the current year.
Join a community of dedicated entrepreneurs and give your project the best chance for success!
Build Your Foundations
To gain the essential foundation you need to launch and grow your project with confidence.
Explore Your Market
Analyze your environment and test your idea against market realities.
You should also test your offering so you can start focusing on finding your first customers.
Organize Your Project
Challenge your business and develop your business plan during the first 6 months of coaching.
Join a collective
Move forward surrounded by other entrepreneurs and share your experiences.
The Starter Emergence program allows you to join a cohort of entrepreneurs at the same stage of development as you, so you can create synergies and support one another.
The National Ceremony in Pictures
Starter Emergence 2025 National Graduation Ceremony at emlyon Business School
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You're ambitious and determined to be your own boss
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You are from a priority neighborhood under the urban policy (QPV)
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No matter your educational background or field of work, we'll support you in developing your project.
Playing sports
Sport dans la Ville ’s sports sessions are spaces where our teams of educators promote and instill the values, interpersonal, emotional, and behavioral skills that are essential to the personal and professional growth of the young people at theorganization.
Finding your way
The " Job dans la Ville " program aims to promote equal opportunities for all young people by supporting them in their career planning and helping them gain professional experience in the workplace.
Women's Success
The “ L dans la Ville ” program aims to make every ambition possible for girls in order to help them thrive, from sports to careers.
Starting Your Own Business
The " Entrepreneurs dans la Ville " program supports those who want to turn an idea into a concrete entrepreneurial project.
Working Abroad
The “Young Talents” program gives young people ages 18–25 access to an “English Academy,” as well as study abroad programs and professional opportunities abroad.
Making Progress in School
The mission of the “Success in the City” program is to support young people throughout their educational journey.
take part in trips
Because going on vacation or traveling abroad helps people open themselves up to the world in a positive way, and because vacations are essential opportunities for personal growth, Sport dans la Ville has organized trips in France and abroad.
What are the requirements for joining the " Entrepreneurs dans la Ville " program?
The terms and conditions vary depending on the specific program. For details, please refer to the relevant program, which is available on this page.
Why partner with Entrepreneurs dans la Ville to start or grow your business?
Entrepreneurs dans la Ville offers personalized, fully funded support to help project leaders and entrepreneurs navigate every stage of their growth. Depending on your situation, you’ll have access to hands-on workshops, one-on-one meetings, mentoring, expert guidance, and connections to a national network of entrepreneurs. You can also access coworking spaces free of charge to work, network, and grow your business.
What is the difference between incubation and acceleration?
The Incubation program is designed for entrepreneurs who have just started their business or who want to consolidate a business that is still in its early stages. Over the course of 12 months, they focus on refining their product or service offering, business model, sales strategy, organizational structure, and revenue growth.
The Acceleration program is designed for more mature companies that have already validated their business model and reached an initial stage of development. Over the course of 12 months, the goal is to take the business to the next level: structuring growth, strengthening strategy, developing new markets, and preparing for scaling up.
What types of support does Entrepreneurs dans la Ville offer?
Entrepreneurs dans la Ville supports entrepreneurs through three complementary programs, followed by an alumni community:
The Starter – 6 months
To turn an idea into a structured business venture, test your business model, and prepare to launch your business.
Incubation – 12 months
To launch, consolidate, and grow a newly created business. Depending on the entrepreneur’s level of experience and needs, support may be focused on business startup or on business startup and growth.
The Acceleration Program – 12 months
For more established companies looking to structure their growth, increase revenue, and scale up.
Alumni Community After completing the program, entrepreneurs continue to benefit from a national network, events, resources, and opportunities to further their growth.
