Incubation at ESCP
0The Jean-Baptiste Say Institute primarily supports start-ups and is engaged in incubation with Blue Factory, a European incubator at ESCP.
Blue Factory supports European entrepreneurs and start-ups at ESCP Business School and beyond with incubation. In the first place, its goal is to accelerate their entrepreneurship projects from ideation to international expansion. The incubator is unique because of its European architecture in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris and Turin, as well as its involvement in the ESCP campuses. Moreover, it is famous for its supportive and inclusive culture, and the generous commitment of its community and partners. Likewise, it connects hundreds of mentors, coaches and experts. Blue Factory helps entrepreneurs to courageously develop projects that matter to them. Sectors include education, employment, culture, food, real estate and lastly fashion.
Incubation programmes
0START
Receive 4 months of collective support in the START community to surely move from an idea to a venture in Berlin, London or Paris. Join group workshops, individual coaching sessions led by entrepreneurs and experts as well as co-development sessions. Moreover, upon request, you may get a community work space (depending on availability).
SEED
Get 1 year of collective and personal support so that your venture is boosted in terms of sales and market positioning. In short, grow from a new venture to a thriving business!
Berlin
SEED Berlin supports you in applying for the EXIST scholarship, which funds up to three founders of an innovative project in Germany for 1 year. Furthermore, you will be accompanied by the Blue Factory team and get access to the MakerRoom workspace.
Paris
Join a cohort of inspiring projects in our space on République campus in Paris. You will receive personalized support, regular group workshops and in addition privileged access to the Blue Factory ecosystem.
SCALE
Join our community of more than 300 international entrepreneurs, who work together to accelerate their growth. Get access to our mutual aid community, dedicated events and moreover to unique recruiting opportunities. Additionally, you will be invited to accompany start-ups going through the START and SEED programmes.
Contact
0Berlin
London
Madrid
Paris
Turin

Alisa Sydow
asydow@escp.euAssistant Professor
Turin Coordinator of the Say Institute & Academic Director Option-E Turin