Climate and Biodiversity

A unique partnership that combines scientific and technical excellence, field experimentation, and business acceleration, supporting major transitions: food, agricultural, environmental, and energy. With dedicated support specifically for #GreenTech #ClimateTech #Foodtech #AgriTech #NewSpace #WoodTech startups.

In partnership with:
AgroParisTech

#UniqueEcosystem in France

The partnership between CentraleSupélec and AgroParisTech gives you access to a unique ecosystem in France to transform your innovations into concrete, impactful solutions.

A world-class scientific and technological capability, with access to over 40 research laboratories (18 at CentraleSupélec, 24 at AgroParisTech), covering key themes: energy, life sciences, food, agriculture, biodiversity, climate, forestry, and soils.

Through this support, you will also be able to access real-world testing grounds, including the AgroParisTech InnLabs network, to quickly move from proof of concept to real-world use.

In addition, you will benefit from direct access to thedeep tech ecosystem of the two schools, their community of entrepreneurs, and their influential alumni network to accelerate your development.

#Personalized Coaching to Accelerate Your Growth

Benefit from tailored strategic support to successfully navigate the key stages of your development:

  • Product development;
  • Go-to-market;
  • Fundraising;
  • Team and process structuring;
  • Industrial scaling.

Goal: to help you gain efficiency and accelerate the achievement of your roadmap.

#Mentoring

Benefit from a network of 200+ mentors, including successful entrepreneurs and leading experts, such as the co-founders of Greenly, Innovafeed, or Electra, to help you clarify your strategic roadmap.

Julien Belliato

Electra

Bastien Oggeri

Ex Innovafeed

Tristan Maurel

Umiami

Aurélien Lugardon

ex Naskeo

Axel Reinaud

Net Zero

Arnaud Delubac

Greenly

#Funding

  • Privileged access to our alumni funds, notably CentraleSupelec Venture
  • Access to a network of +15 partner VC funds
  • Strategic support for fundraising (equity story, structuring);
  • Access to non-dilutive funding mechanisms, including an honor loan of up to €75K.

FAQ

What is the price and duration of the program?

The program costs €600 per startup per month. The price includes access to the entire program (coaching) and resources but does not include hosting in the InnLabs or laboratories.
The program lasts for 6 months, renewable if you wish to continue.

What are the key dates for the Climate & Biodiversity call for applications?

Applications for the Climate & Biodiversity vertical of the 21st by CentraleSupélec accelerator are open from May 26, 2026 to June 26, inclusive.

If your project is pre-selected, you will need to prepare a video pitch for the selection committee meeting, which will take place on July 7 in the late afternoon. An onboarding day will be scheduled for next September. 

Do startups have access to Station F?

Yes, accelerated startups can benefit from workstations at Station F, at a price of €310 (excl. VAT) per workstation.

Is the support in French or English?

Both languages are possible, depending on the startups' profiles and support requirements.

Do startups have access to industry partners?

Yes. We facilitate connections with industry groups, industry experts, and sector partners, particularly through the CentraleSupélec alumni network. 

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