A free, online career accelerator for young migrants in France
Business & Career Booster is a flagship programme co-delivered by PLACE Network and Forward·Inc, supported by the Michelin Corporate Foundation. It equips young migrants based in France with practical skills, confidence and professional networks to develop entrepreneurial ideas or accelerate their careers in dynamic work environments.
A free, online career accelerator for young migrants in France
Business & Career Booster is a flagship programme co-delivered by PLACE Network and Forward·Inc, supported by the Michelin Corporate Foundation. It equips young migrants based in France with practical skills, confidence and professional networks to develop entrepreneurial ideas or accelerate their careers in dynamic work environments.
Together, these tracks help learners:
Strengthen entrepreneurial and professional skill sets
Gain confidence applying skills in real-world contexts
Set actionable goals for employment or enterpreneurship
Build networks with peers, mentors and ecosystem partners
Programme details
Format: 100% online — accessible anywhere in France
Language: English (basic level required — no fluency needed)
Duration: February – May 2026
Cost: Free
Deadline: 20 February 2026
Eligible: Young migrants and forcibly displaced individuals based in France
Apply now and take the next step toward turning your ideas and ambitions into momentum. Learn more and submit your application
What is the programme?
Business & Career Booster brings together two proven learning pathways:
1) Digital Entrepreneurship Programme (DEP) — Led by Forward·Inc
A comprehensive online curriculum that helps participants explore, prototype and develop business ideas while building core entrepreneurial skills.
2) Incubator Pathway (adapted from Fast Forward) — Led by PLACE Network
Participants who complete the DEP can progress to a tailored, practical incubator-style track drawing on PLACE’s expertise. This pathway helps refine project ideas, removes overlaps with DEP content, and supports participants to apply entrepreneurial thinking to real opportunities whether in employment, side projects, or future businesses.
Who is it for?
This programme is made for ambitious young migrants who want to:
grow entrepreneurial skills, no matter where they are in their idea or career
apply entrepreneurial thinking to jobs, projects or startups
gain real, practical experience and build professional networks
access personalised guidance from coaches and mentors
You do not need to have a fully formed business idea to participate — the programme supports you in building one.
What you’ll gain
Participants can expect to:
explore business concepts and career strategies through online modules
test and refine ideas in practical exercises
engage with mentors, guest experts and peer cohorts
receive ongoing support to translate learning into real-world outcomes
access opportunities beyond the programme with ecosystem partners
Do you want to nominate someone for the fellowship?
If you know someone who would be a great fit, let us know and we’ll get in touch with them directly!
Do you want to see what other alumni have done?
Check out the innovative projects from participants graduated from the program in the past years.
Do you have experience as a coach?
Are you looking to support people to achieve their career goals? Want to expand and diversify your experiences?
Why this matters
Traditional career routes often overlook the unique potential of people with lived experience of migration, even when they bring creativity, resilience and diverse perspectives. Business & Career Booster is designed to unlock that potential — helping participants transition into meaningful opportunities and contribute to the innovation landscape in France.
