STATION F Startup Programs: The Complete Catalog (2026 Edition) — All 39 Programs Reviewed

As of 2026-09-19, the /programs page of the STATION F website lists 39 startup programs: 4 STATION F in-house programs (Landing, F/ai, Fighters, Founders) + 35 partner programs run by corporates, business schools, and government agencies. This catalog gives a card for each program plus its official application link.

TL;DR

• Total official programs: 39 (the homepage markets "30+"; the earlier "35 programs" figure has been surpassed).

• Of the 4 in-house programs, Founders is the flagship general program (rolling admissions, 3–18 months), F/ai is the new top-tier AI program launched in 2026 (about 20 seats, mostly invitation-based), Fighters targets founders from underprivileged backgrounds (free, year-round), and Landing is a pre-program buffer zone (strictly speaking a "zone" rather than a program).

• Partner programs cover AI, healthcare, climate & energy, mobility, beauty & luxury, finance, quantum, and various government channels; the lineup turns over every year — always go by the live list on the official site before applying.

• The vast majority of programs take no equity and charge only a desk fee (roughly €260–350/desk/month); Microsoft's program is free and includes up to $350,000 in Azure credits; Pioneers invests €100,000 for 7%.

• Major cohorts cluster around two intake points, January and September; most programs open 1–4 application windows per year.

Program table (39)

1. STATION F In-House Programs (4)

1. Founders (the flagship general program)

STATION F's flagship early-stage program, open to startups in any sector. Rolling admissions; programs run from 3 months up to a maximum stay of 18 months, with continuation assessed against milestones. Includes a full-time desk on campus, the mentor network, the investor community, and all campus perks. Pricing is desk-fee based (amount per the application form, to be verified), and no equity is taken. As one of the programs with the largest intake on campus, it is the default choice when you "don't know which program to pick." Official data shows the share of repeat founders among its applicants has risen notably in recent years. Apply via the online form; submit 4–6 months before your target move-in date. (Sources: STATION F website, Compound listing page, re-checked 2026-07, Causo 2026 application guide)

2. F/ai (the new top-tier AI program for 2026)

Officially announced in February 2026 (program launched January 2026), this AI-only acceleration program is positioned as a direct line to the world's top AI infrastructure for Europe's most promising AI-native startups. Partners include Anthropic, OpenAI, Mistral, Google, Microsoft, Meta and others (6 partners added later). About 20 seats per cohort. Its biggest difference from the rest of the campus: F/ai is primarily recommendation-only — applying requires an industry endorsement (the application form remains on the website). Selected teams get access to partners' models and infrastructure resources, plus mentor and investor networks. TechCrunch reported in July 2026 that a new F/ai cohort is in preparation. (Sources: STATION F official news, Global Venturing, TechCrunch 2026-07-06, Rippletide website (selected-team evidence))

3. Fighters (the free program for founders from underprivileged backgrounds)

An annual program personally initiated by Xavier Niel for founders from underprivileged or atypical backgrounds: no degree required, no "standard CV" required — applicants without diplomas but with entrepreneurial resilience are encouraged. Completely free (desk included, covered by the program), with only 10–15 companies admitted per cohort. Applications surged after the 2023 revamp: the 2024 cohort received nearly 700 applications, a 7.5% acceptance rate. The program runs about a year and adds dedicated coaching on top of campus resources. It is the only "zero-cost" in-house program on campus, yet more competitive than Founders. (Sources: STATION F official news (three-year review), official news 2024-06-11 (7.5% acceptance rate), Orosound case)

4. Landing (the Landing Zone pre-program buffer)

Strictly speaking, the Landing Zone is not a program: it is the fourth "program" entry listed on the campus website, in practice a pre-program buffer workspace serving three types of teams: (1) teams already admitted to a program that want to arrive in Paris early; (2) teams that want to experience the programs on campus first before deciding which to apply to; (3) teams that don't yet meet program admission criteria (e.g., pre-MVP). Selection criteria are the same as STATION F's in-house programs. Benefits include a full-time desk, the HAL intranet, Slack, Flatmates housing, La Félicitá dining discounts, perks, and the right to apply to official programs at any time; but no program mentoring, investor community, or CREATE-zone exclusive events. Duration ranges from 2 weeks to several months (the website's "visitor" option starts at 2 weeks, plus a format of up to one year launched with HEC in February 2024). (Sources: Landing Zone official notes, STATION F news 2024-02)

2. Corporate & Industry Partner Programs (key cards)

5. Meta × Hugging Face open-source AI program (run by HEC)

A 6-month accelerator run with Meta, SNCF Connect & Tech, Hugging Face, and HEC Paris's incubation center (the January 2026 batch is the 3rd edition), themed "building the future of mobility with open-source AI," taught in French, based at Station F. Requirements: built on — or willing to migrate to — open-source AI, a technical co-founder (CTO/data lead), and a French company or French subsidiary. 5 winning spots. Three-step selection: form + deck → jury pre-selection → final live pitch at Station F. Past window: 2025-09-25 to 2025-10-31. (Source: HEC official page)

6. Microsoft GenAI Studio

A 4-month generative AI accelerator hosted by Microsoft (with Mistral AI, NVIDIA, GitHub, Databricks, Cellenza, ENGIE), completely free, admitting only 15 French startups per cohort. Benefits: up to $350,000 in Azure cloud credits, access to 11,000+ models, M365/LinkedIn/GitHub premium licenses, one-on-one technical coaching, enterprise customer introductions, and two desks at Station F. Requirements: post-MVP, with customers, commitment to the Microsoft stack and Marketplace integration, plus 1–2 hours of workshops every Thursday. The 2026 edition's application deadline is December 3, running January–April (at least 4 editions held to date). (Source: Agorize official challenge page)

7. Cisco (Cisco Scale Hub)

A 6-month program focused on agentic AI, about 10 companies per cohort. Free and no equity taken, with access to Cisco's technology ecosystem, mentors, and partner network. Past application deadline 2026-06-26, cohort starting September 2026. (Source: Cisco program official notes (Notion))

8. Sanofi

Seven technology/AI challenges built around Sanofi's immunology strategy (AI-agent interaction, biological data standardization, globally connected automated labs, etc.), not limited to pharma backgrounds — cross-industry solutions welcome. Programs run 3–6 months, zero fees, zero equity — Sanofi covers all STATION F costs; benefits include access to Sanofi scientists/technologists, proprietary datasets after POC validation, and a path to becoming a Sanofi supplier/partner. Open globally, pre-seed to Series B, a working MVP required. 2026 window: 2026-03-31 to 2026-05-03, cohorts start in June. (Source: Sanofi official page)

9. Care Forward (Doctolib × Hôtel-Dieu AP-HP × Roche)

A new European health-tech program launched in 2026, run jointly by French outpatient giant Doctolib, the Hôtel-Dieu hospital (AP-HP), and Roche, helping medical startups go "from concept to clinical application." Both early-stage and growth-stage teams can apply; the three partners jointly provide tailored validation, structuring, and scale-up coaching. (Sources: STATION F program list, Doctolib official announcement, VcWire coverage)

10. LVMH La Maison des Startups

LVMH's luxury-tech accelerator, running since 2017, selecting about 50 international startups per year in seasonal cohorts. Themes: personalization, immersive retail, supply-chain traceability, brand desirability, augmented creativity, employee experience, sustainability. Selection weighs "business relevance, technical excellence, and fit with the world of luxury." The benefits are POC pilots across the Maisons and an expert network. Applications go through Microsoft Forms and are accepted year-round. (Source: LVMH official page)

11. L'Oréal (the L'Oréal beauty-tech accelerator)

A beauty-dedicated accelerator operating on campus since January 2018, up to 20 startups, program length 6–12 months: move in → run budgeted POCs with brands/countries → scale via L'Oréal's global network → graduate. Three tracks: independent beauty brands, AR/VR/AI/social-commerce tech, and digital beauty services (diagnostic devices, personalization, booking platforms, etc.). Apply via lorealopeninnovation.com. (Source: L'Oréal official article)

12. TotalEnergies On

TotalEnergies' innovation acceleration program, focused on 6 areas of the power value chain: renewable generation, storage, distributed energy management, power trading, power retail, and electric mobility. A 6-month program for startups in Europe/North America/Asia at MVP+ with early customers/revenue, offering group business-unit pilots and mentors. (Source: TotalEnergies On website)

13. Huawei (Huawei sustainability program)

Huawei's startup program on campus, oriented toward sustainability use cases: industrial partnerships and going-global resources across industry, retail, new-energy vehicles, and more. Current cohorts and benefits are per the official Notion page. (Sources: STATION F program list, Huawei program notes (Notion))

14. Thales (trusted & sovereign tech)

The program of French defense and technology group Thales, focused on cybersecurity and trusted/sovereign technology (the Trust My Tech / Digital Factory setup), suited to startups in cyber, security compliance, and critical infrastructure. (Sources: STATION F program list, Thales official article)

15. BNP Paribas (B!Up, with Plug and Play)

A fintech/insurtech gateway run by France's largest bank together with Plug and Play, providing banking use-case validation and group business access (the Bivwak! open-innovation setup). (Sources: STATION F program list, BNP Paribas Bivwak!)

16. Havas

An advertising/martech program run by Havas, one of France's largest communications groups outside the Publicis family, offering group media and brand-client resources. (Sources: STATION F program list, Havas program site)

17. PSG Labs (Paris Saint-Germain)

The sports-tech gateway of football giant Paris Saint-Germain (sports performance, fan experience, commercial operations, and related directions), offering club use cases and global brand exposure. (Sources: STATION F program list, PSG Labs)

18. Moove Lab (Mobilians × Via ID)

A mobility and automotive vertical accelerator with 4 months of tailored coaching; it has accelerated 145+ mobility/automotive startups since 2017. Behind it are the French mobility industry federation Mobilians and mobility fund Via ID — strong industry access. (Source: Moove Lab website)

19. Cegid Startup Program

A 9-month acceleration program by enterprise-software group Cegid (running since January 2022, 5+ editions so far), focused on HR, finance, retail, SaaS, and AI infrastructure/agentic AI. Requirements: pre-seed/seed, MVP + first customers, full-time on site. Benefits: tailored mentors, Cegid customer pilots, UX Lab. Desk fee €260/person/month (program resources free). The application window runs April 1 – May 1 each year, with cohorts starting in September. (Source: Cegid official page)

20. Marble (the climate venture studio)

A climate-tech venture studio that co-founds companies with scientists, engineers, and operators: from opportunity identification to launching a new company within 12 months, Marble provides funding, mentors, an expert pool, and co-founder matching; on success, Marble acts as first investor and helps with the seed round. No existing idea required. Rolling applications (Ashby form). (Source: Marble website)

21. Pioneers (The Pioneer)

A "start from zero" program run by a venture builder: 4 weeks of co-founder matching → 2-month product/go-to-market sprint → 3 months of acceleration (including 1 month in Silicon Valley + a San Francisco Demo Day). Selected teams receive a €100,000 investment for 7% equity. They like "atypical but exceptional" founders (defense industry, professional athletes, hyper-growth company alumni, etc.). Next batch applications close 2026-10-04; the cohort starts 2026-11-02. (Source: The Pioneer website)

3. Business School & University Programs

22. HEC Paris Incubator (Builders)

The incubator of Europe's leading business school HEC: a 4-month core phase (Take Off, with bi-weekly mentor check-ins) → the Cruise phase ("business and fundraising ready") → a lifetime community. One batch every 4 months: May batch (apply in January), September batch (apply in May), January batch (apply in September). Requirements: full-time, MVP/prototype, scalable model, at least 3 months of cash flow, 4 months on site in Paris (plus a €300/startup/month online track). No HEC degree required; 33% of teams are international; 270+ startups incubated in 2025, and graduates have raised €580M cumulatively since 2020. Fee €300/desk/month (rising €40 every 4 months). (Source: HEC Builders website)

23. ESSEC

Run by ESSEC Business School with ESSEC Alumni, restricted to startups founded by ESSEC alumni, requiring MVP + customer-acquisition stage; focused on go-to-market and fundraising coaching for strongly impact-oriented projects, cross-linked with CentraleSupélec's 21. (Source: ESSEC official page)

24. EDHEC

EDHEC's general incubator (no industry restrictions, no EDHEC degree required), a 9-month program: a dedicated program manager, 300+ experts, 50+ hours of one-on-one coaching, 6 months with a senior mentor, a 140+ investor network, and about €200K in tool discounts. Plus an Act for Impact social-impact track run with BNP Paribas. Accelerates 70+ startups a year; participants have raised €150M cumulatively since 2017. (Source: EDHEC official page)

25. emlyon (venture labs @ Station F)

The emlyon business school program: 6 months to start, renewable up to 24 months. Requirements: completed PoC/beta/early revenue and a complementary team; existing non-dilutive funding (PIA, Innov'up) is a plus. Benefits: 15 hours of mentoring, quarterly strategy reviews, 2–3 masterclasses a month, and a library of 75+ recorded courses. Fee €350/desk/month (alumni €300, students €250). Rolling admissions year-round, with individual interviews after applying. (Source: emlyon venture labs official page)

26. INSEAD Launchpad

A residency zone for INSEAD alumni since January 2018 (37 desks): restricted to INSEAD-alumni-founded startups, near-MVP stage, open to all industries; at least one alumni shareholder must be on site at Station F (on average 3+ days a week); residencies usually last 6 months; global startups can apply, but on-site residency is mandatory after admission. Batch-based (in past years the rhythm was a June deadline with a July start). (Sources: INSEAD Launchpad, LaunchPad FAQ)

27. CentraleSupélec (21 accelerator)

The campus residency of CentraleSupélec's 21 accelerator, engineering/deeptech oriented, with cross-mentoring alongside the ESSEC incubator. (Sources: STATION F program list, 21 website)

28. Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne × IAE Paris-Sorbonne

The incubator of Paris 1 University and the IAE school, focused on social and sustainable innovation, drawing on the university's academic resources. (Sources: STATION F program list, incubator website)

29. Télécom Paris

The Télécom Paris incubator: 18 months of one-on-one coaching (a dedicated business manager), grant-application coaching (PIA, Innov'Up), workshops, and introductions to BPI/VCs/business angels. Requires an early-stage deeptech/digital project with the core technology held in-house; alumni status not required. Rolling admissions: deck → interview → expert jury (same-day decision, move-in the following month), with a Station F desk or independent offices in the 14th arrondissement. (Source: Télécom Paris incubator website)

30. Ponts et Chaussées

The alumni-association gateway of France's oldest engineering school (École des Ponts ParisTech); alumni startups apply to the campus via introduction from the alumni association. (Source: Ponts alumni notes)

31. 42

The on-campus incubator of 42, the tuition-free coding school founded by Xavier Niel, for projects from the 42 student/alumni community. (Sources: STATION F program list, 42 incubator notes)

4. Government & Internationalization Channel Programs

32. India AI (IndiaAI × HEC)

A gateway for Indian AI startups run by India's government AI mission (IndiaAI) with HEC and Station F (announced May 2025), serving Indian startups from seed to Series C entering the European market. (Sources: IndiaAI website, HEC official announcement 2025-05)

33. KOSME (Korea SMEs and Startups Agency)

The overseas-expansion gateway of Korea's government SME agency (KOSME), supporting Korean startups from seed to Series C (with funding subsidies) to land in Europe and take up residence at Station F. (Source: KOSME program page)

34. UM6P (Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco)

A Europe–Africa bridge program leveraging UM6P's Moroccan/African industrial networks (mining, agtech, energy, etc.). (Source: UM6P program notes (Notion))

35. Future of Tourism (AlUla × Galeries Lafayette)

A tourism innovation program run by Saudi Arabia's Royal Commission for AlUla with Galeries Lafayette. (Source: program notes (Notion))

5. Vertical Ecosystem Programs

36. Lab Quantique

A quantum computing vertical gateway run jointly by France's quantum industry stakeholders. (Source: STATION F program list)

37. Lab RH × Deel

An HR tech acceleration track run by French HR-innovation association Lab RH with Deel, in annual batches (Promotion 2027 information and breakfast info sessions already announced). (Source: Lab RH website)

38. ShakeUp Factory

A food-tech vertical accelerator (agri-food value chain); apply via F6S. (Sources: STATION F program list, F6S application page)

39. Ville de Demain

A city and territorial innovation program with 6 tracks (real estate & construction, mobility & logistics, eco-energy, circular economy, smart-city governance, civic tech); dual tracks — a remote track (idea stage) and a Station F track (scale-up) — with a monthly subscription, no lock-in, and mostly async coaching. (Source: Ville de Demain website)

Closed / withdrawn notable programs (historical note)

The campus lineup turns over every year. The following well-known programs once operated on campus but are no longer among the 39 on the official site (no longer accepting applications):

• Facebook Startup Garage: the campus's first program, announced in January 2017 (personally announced by Sheryl Sandberg), taking 10–15 data-driven startups per half-year and running until late 2018; Meta continues on campus today as the "Meta × Hugging Face open-source AI program," but Startup Garage itself has ended.

• Zendesk: one of the first partner programs, announced in March 2017; has withdrawn.

• Vente-Privée (Veepee): a launch-year founding partner; has withdrawn.

Reminder: treat the live list at stationf.co/programs as the only basis for applying; third-party "Station F program lists" likely include defunct programs.

English edition draft · Data as of 2026-09-20 · Source: Europe Startup Playbook (Chinese edition)