A pre-incubation program for newcomers willing to become entrepreneurs and start a business in France!
A pre-incubation program for newcomers willing to become entrepreneurs and start a business in France!
For the fourth year in Paris, Up Collective is being led by PLACE, a start-up specialized in accelerating newcomer talent, and Ben & Jerry’s, a global social enterprise with impact at its core.
Up Collective is a European program run in France, the UK and the Netherlands, that aims to support refugee entrepreneurs in developing their financial autonomy through entrepreneurship and employment. This is done through a unique mix of intensive design-based training, the possibility to access a dedicated coach, and opportunities for employment or internships.
How does Up Collective work?
From October to December 2022, Up Collective will support 20 newcomers to develop their entrepreneurial mindset and skills to penetrate the corporate sector and to turn their own business and project ideas into reality.
Opportunities to take part in exciting Europe-wide Up Collective labs will also be provided, as well as links with the Ben&Jerry’s corporate ecosystem.
Participants will get:
- Access to intensive in-person workshops to learn innovation and entrepreneurship methodology
- Personalized coaching on how to bring your idea to life
- Opportunity to test and present your idea live
- Preferential introductions to incubators and businesses in Paris