Take part in the Startup Challenge 2022

The Startup Challenge rewards high potential entrepreneurial projects and is open to all students of the Écoles Centrale Group. It is a unique experience to test your project and gain visibility. It is also a unique opportunity to pitch to a jury, to benefit from a mentoring programme and to meet the alumni network.

Submit your application and fly off with your team to the final in Seattle in October 2022!
 

Competition dates

• 1 February to 30 March: round #1 - call for applications
• May: projects selected for the kick-off of round #2
• July: 3 finalists will be announced
• 22 October: awards ceremony in Seattle

Prizes

• 1st prize $15 000
• 2nd prize $5 000
• 3rd prize $2 000

& return flights for the finalists

Eligibility criteria

• You must form a complete team
• At least one of the founders must be currently enrolled at one of the Écoles Centrale Group schools
• Clear idea of your offering and the market
• In the R&D phase or with a first version of the product (ideally a trial to come or in the process of being launched)
• A clear business model
• A realistic and well-tested business plan
  
   

Practical information

• Submit your application before 30 March 2022
• Rules and regulations