THE ECOSYSTEM FOR A new generation OF PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS.
The Bench embraces innovation in all its forms, without sector boundaries, and steps in at key moments with targeted, tailored support, turning challenges into opportunities.
Driven by this mission, The Bench supports impact-driven founders committed to environmental and social progress through three complementary pillars: The Bench Incubateur, The Bench Invest and The Bench ExecEd.
Our Know-how
DRIVING YOUR PROJECT FORWARD
THE BENCH Incubateur
From ideation to acceleration, we offer a dedicated program for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey:
- Three flagship programs: Aventurine (Pre-incubation), Amazonite (Incubation), Emeraude (Acceleration)
- Tailor-made programs structured around your individual roadmap
- A network of expert practitioners and industry mentors across nine innovation verticals
THE BENCH Invest
We connect startups and scaleups with our network of committed investors, from pre-seed to Series A.
- Tailored fundraising support
- Exclusive access to our Business Angel club: The Bench Angels
- The Bench may also invest in startups that align with our investment thesis
THE BENCH ExecEd
We empower companies and their employees to become active drivers of their transformation
- Available as open-enrollment programs or custom company-specific formats
- Two signature programs focused on intrapreneurship
- Deep expertise in executive education, built through experience at leading institutions (INSEAD, ESSEC, École Polytechnique…)
EUROPE‘S LEADING
DeepTech HUB
At the crossroads of public research and private R&D, Paris-Saclay brings together top universities and grandes écoles, national research organizations, and world-class scientific facilities.
- 21% of France’s academic research
- 15% of France’s private R&D
- 16,000 faculty members and researchers and 7 research institutes
By partnering with Université Évry Paris-Saclay, an associate member of Université Paris-Saclay (#1 university in Europe), The Bench is fully embedded in this ecosystem, positioning its incubated startups at the heart of a unique environment where cutting-edge research meets entrepreneurship.
A DRIVER OF excellence AND innovation AT THE HEART OF ESSONNE
An associate member of Université Paris-Saclay, Université Évry Paris-Saclay fully leverages its strengths within an ecosystem capable of competing with the world’s leading universities.
- 12,000 students
- 450 faculty members and researchers across 18 research laboratories,
- 425 engineering and administrative staff
The university also leads an ambitious initiative to accelerate the development of a genomics industry serving people and society, alongside its Evry-based partners, including Genopole. It further offers leading research and education capabilities in fields such as robotics and control engineering, applied mathematics, finance, sociology of work, contemporary history, and musicology.
Photo credit: @UnivEvry x Lionel Antoni
LA FRENCH TECH PARIS-SACLAY
A non-profit association representing the interests of the Deep Tech startup community, scaleups, and project leaders, across the Paris-Saclay, Yvelines, and Essonne territories, at both local, national, and international levels.
- 500 startups in the Paris-Saclay area
- 350 Deep Tech startups
- 283 members of French Tech Paris-Saclay
The Bench is a partner of La French Tech Paris-Saclay. As such, the startups we support benefit from a one-year complimentary membership, along with exclusive offers reserved for member startups.
THEY leveled up WITH THE BENCH
I had the opportunity to take part in the Aventurine pre-incubation program for two and a half months. At the beginning, my idea was still quite unclear… and I came out with a real, solid project, ready to be presented. The support, the experts, and the feedback all helped me move forward much faster than I expected. Thanks to the entire team at The Bench Incubateur!
I 100% recommend it to anyone who wants to give their project a real boost.
I started with The Bench in pre-incubation, and in 2025 I moved into the incubation program. I’m very happy I continued the journey. The support has been thorough and consistent throughout the entire process. I truly feel supported, listened to, and encouraged.
It has helped me move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and peace of mind in my project.
I had the chance to meet incredibly insightful people who immediately understood my project’s needs. Their support really helped me gain confidence in its viability and reach an important milestone.
I’m leaving with a much clearer vision and a strong network.
I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to turn their idea into reality in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Outstanding support. The experts are attentive, available, and highly relevant in their feedback. I strongly recommend joining the programs offered by The Bench. Whatever the stage of your project, you will receive the right guidance and support.
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