Greentech & Energy Transition
Lead: To Be Announced
Program 
EMERAUDE
The à la carte Acceleration program for impact-driven entrepreneurs.
Your company is now in full growth mode, you are thinking bigger, and looking to raise funds: Emeraude is designed for you.
- The first phase focuses on preparation for fundraising , with coaching and mentoring sessions to kickstart your scaling journey.
- The second phase provides support for fundraising , including presentations to potential investors such as The Bench Angels, investment funds, and non-dilutive partners.)
THE UNIQUE APPROACH OF Emeraude ENABLES YOU TO:
INNOVATION VERTICALS
Open to innovation in all its forms, The Bench has identified nine innovation verticals and appointed dedicated leads for each one. These experts are recognized for their deep sector knowledge and their ability to connect projects with relevant experts and potential investors.
Health
Lead: Hugues Renaut
AI, Data & Quantum
Lead: Lionel Rigaud
Smart Cities & Proptech
Lead: To Be Announced
FinTech & InsurTech
Lead: To Be Announced
AgriTech & FoodTech
Lead: To Be Announced
Industry 4.0
Lead: Pierre Boulet
Education & Future of Work
Lead: To Be Announced
SportTech & Smart Clothing
Lead: To Be Announced
+50
Industry and domain experts engaged
+250
Hours of support delivered
€749K+
Invested by The Bench and its network
98%
Satisfaction rate
CUSTOM Pricing UPON REQUEST
HOURLY RATE
The cost of support depends on the number of advisory hours required and completed by the project leader.
Success fee
The Bench’s compensation is contingent upon the successful completion (even partial) of the fundraising round with the investors introduced, and will take the form of a one-time success fee.
For this phase, The Bench does not charge any fixed fee.
OUR Selection CRITERIA
INNOVATION
You are developing an innovative product/service and/or offering differentiated market access.
ENVIRONMENTAL OR SOCIAL IMPACT
You create a positive impact for society.
ECONOMIC VIABILITY
You demonstrate the profitability, sustainability, and growth potential of your project.
RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE
You build and manage your team responsibly while developing your processes and business sustainably.
No prior entrepreneurial experience required, just an initial idea is enough
Pierre-Louis
Programme : Aventurine 2 & Amazonite
Prae
#economiecirculaire #secondemain
Zoé
Programme : Aventurine 3 & Amazonite
Happy Flower
#environnement #fleurs
Gabin
Programme : Aventurine 4
DecodeSport
#sport #social
Paule
Programme : Aventurine 4
Moons
#Health #femmes
Paul
Programme : Aventurine 3
Voir Loin
#education #mentoring
Axelle
Programme : Aventurine 4
Les Audacieuses
#mode #economiecirculaire
Charles
Programme : Aventurine 3
Greenify
#crypto #green
Lona
Programme : Aventurine 3
Mabe
#boisson #commerceequitable
Thomas
Programme : Aventurine 1
Coballt
#SaaS #Immobilier
Daniel
Programme : Aventurine 4
Café Sucio
#récupération #social
Maïmouna
Programme : Aventurine 1
Motherland Voyage
#voyage #responsable
Reine
Programme : Aventurine 3
You Can
#bienêtre #développementpersonnel
Mathieu
Programme : Aventurine 4
RecapMe
#reseausocial #proches
Diane
Programme : Aventurine 2
Maison Azhan
#Upcylcing #mode circulaire
Maÿliss
Programme : Aventurine 1
Breaktime
#logistique #lastmiledelivery
Miguel Ángel
Programme : Aventurine 4
Café Sucio
#récupération #social
Esteban
Programme : Aventurine 4
Café Sucio
#récupération #social
Achille
Programme : Aventurine 4
Innocent Smile
#moderesponsable #streetwear
Antoine
Programme : Aventurine 3
Climate Safe
#climate #protection
Renan
Programme : Aventurine 1
CLAP
#droit #conseil
Eliott
Programme : Aventurine 4
Ma Health Mentale
#santémentale #app
Amani
Programme : Aventurine 3
Yrom-me
#IoT #voyage
Mohamed
Programme : Aventurine 4
Simulex
#Govtech #IA
Rassim
Programme : Aventurine 1
Fusionverse
#3D #industire
Kevayne
Programme : Aventurine 3
Swoon
#app #social
Pierre-Louis
Programme : Aventurine 2 & Amazonite
Prae
#economiecirculaire #secondemain
Zoé
Programme : Aventurine 3 & Amazonite
Happy Flower
#environnement #fleurs
Gabin
Programme : Aventurine 4
DecodeSport
#sport #social
Paule
Programme : Aventurine 4
Moons
#Health #femmes
Paul
Programme : Aventurine 3
Voir Loin
#education #mentoring
Axelle
Programme : Aventurine 4
Les Audacieuses
#mode #economiecirculaire
Charles
Programme : Aventurine 3
Greenify
#crypto #green
Lona
Programme : Aventurine 3
Mabe
#boisson #commerceequitable
Thomas
Programme : Aventurine 1
Coballt
#SaaS #Immobilier
Daniel
Programme : Aventurine 4
Café Sucio
#récupération #social
Maïmouna
Programme : Aventurine 1
Motherland Voyage
#voyage #responsable
Reine
Programme : Aventurine 3
You Can
#bienêtre #développementpersonnel
Mathieu
Programme : Aventurine 4
RecapMe
#reseausocial #proches
Diane
Programme : Aventurine 2
Maison Azhan
#Upcylcing #mode circulaire
Maÿliss
Programme : Aventurine 1
Breaktime
#logistique #lastmiledelivery
Miguel Ángel
Programme : Aventurine 4
Café Sucio
#récupération #social
Esteban
Programme : Aventurine 4
Café Sucio
#récupération #social
Achille
Programme : Aventurine 4
Innocent Smile
#moderesponsable #streetwear
Antoine
Programme : Aventurine 3
Climate Safe
#climate #protection
Renan
Programme : Aventurine 1
CLAP
#droit #conseil
Eliott
Programme : Aventurine 4
Ma Health Mentale
#santémentale #app
Amani
Programme : Aventurine 3
Yrom-me
#IoT #voyage
Mohamed
Programme : Aventurine 4
Simulex
#Govtech #IA
Rassim
Programme : Aventurine 1
Fusionverse
#3D #industire
Kevayne
Programme : Aventurine 3
Swoon
#app #social
FREQUENTLY ASKED questions
All entrepreneurs committed to advancing environmental and/or social impact, who aim to scale their venture and raise funding, regardless of sector, and whose project has been approved by our selection committee.
Entrepreneurs wishing to join the Emeraude program are invited to get in touch with The Bench through this link.
After an initial series of discussions, The Bench will convene a jury composed of the core team, partners, innovation vertical leads, and expert mentors to decide whether the candidate will be admitted to the Emeraude program.
Each application is carefully reviewed according to our selection criteria: innovation, environmental or social commitment, economic viability, and responsible governance. The candidate is then notified of the final decision regarding their participation in the program.
Yes, absolutely. The program is fully à la carte. You can activate support sessions according to your specific needs and availability, in coordination with the schedules of our experts and mentors.
The number of advisory hours varies from one project to another, depending on each startup’s specific needs, the recommendations made by The Bench team, the pace set by the entrepreneur, and their budget. Emeraude is a fully à la carte program.
Oui. The Bench propose également des programmes de formation continue destinés aux entreprises et leur salariés : The Bench ExecEd
Yes, this is possible through our partner and associate Naama, which offers several coworking spaces across the Île-de-France region. You can get in touch with your incubation coordinator to benefit from preferential rates.
The Bench has chosen not to include office space within its programs in order to focus on what matters most: high-quality support that truly structures and accelerates the development of your project. In addition, evolving work practices mean that workspace needs are now quite limited among the founders we support.
No. Our programs are not currently eligible for funding through the French Personal Training Account (CPF). However, we are working on it.
Yes. You can absolutely pay for the program through your company. An invoice will be provided.