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HECTAR - AgriFood Tech startups accelerator

Hectar Hectar

The #1 Agri & FoodTech ecosystem in Europe

AGRI-FOODTECH ACCELERATOR

Language: French

Apply

Introducing the Hectar accelerator

Program overview

Hectar is the first Agri & FoodTech ecosystem in Europe.

Created in partnership with the HEC Paris Incubateur, Hectar acceleration program is supporting startups in 4 specific areas: AgriTech (AI, robotics, equipment), FoodTech (Food that respects biodiversity and waste management), Future Farming (Production in a controlled environment) and Regenerative Agriculture (Respect for the soil and carbon sequestration).

The diversity of the HEC Paris network and its broad entrepreneurial ecosystem will enable you to benefit from all the resources and support you need to make your project a success.

Hectar

Format: Hybrid
Duration: 3 to 12 months
Language(s): French
Next start(s):
Cost: 1200 € excluding VAT
Place(s): France

Contribute to the agro-ecological transition
 

Programme

In just 3 months, find your customers and secure funding.

  • Bootcamp : Spend a day meeting fellow entrepreneurs in your cohort, building connections, and kicking off the program!
  • Bi-monthly check-ins with the accelerator team to tackle daily issues, understand your challenges, and connect you with the right experts.
  • Impact Day: A mid-program event at the Hectar farm, featuring one-on-one sessions with farmers, cooperatives, and potential clients.
  • 4 Masterclass per year: Join all Hectar startups for conferences to learn from the successes and failures of various entrepreneurs.
  • Final Day: We gather one last time to reflect and exchange insights among entrepreneurs.

 

The journey continues beyond three months: gain access to resources and join an alumni community to exchange ideas and access essential information for your growth.

Objectives

 

REACH TO VCs - Raise funds from investors who are part of the HEC Paris community.


BE WELL ADVISED - Challenge your business strategies and get advice from the best experts.


SECURE FUNDING - Raise capital from our extensive network of investors and business angels.


CONNECT WITH FARMERS - Engage with our network of farmers and launch your experiments!


MEET ENTREPRENEURS - Talk to other entrepreneurs from different backgrounds and share ideas about your challenges and opportunities.

Since 2022

70+

startups supported

1000+

experts

6

corporate partners

80+

VCs

Partners

Partenaires du programme d'accélération de startups agri-tech Hectar

Testimonials

Thibault Boyeux
I really like the team spirit we have with the other accelerated start-ups. I feel like I'm in the right place and I really enjoy the fact that the programme adapts to us: pragmatic and flexible.
Camille Delpoux
In just a few weeks, Hectar has given us the opportunity to interact with some incredible people who are experts in their field. Hectar's training and network are essential to the implementation of our marketing and growth strategies.
Alexandre Bocage
This accelerator programme puts us in contact with farmers and a network of experts. We're delighted to have the Hectar team at our side, who are very committed to supporting our growth.
Arnaud Watine
For each challenge, Hectar put us in touch with business experts to help us understand the problem. Above all, Hectar pushed us to go beyond the paradigms of start-ups, which are not adapted to the world of agriculture.

Eligibility criteria

The program is designed for entrepreneurs with innovative projects, specifically those who meet the following criteria:

  • You operate in one of the following sectors: Agritech, Foodtech, regenerative agriculture or controlled-environment agriculture.
  • You’ve already demonstrated your ability to grow and generate revenue.
  • You seek to scale up, benefit from tailored support, and access a network of mentors, partner companies, and investors.

A unique place in the world

At the gateway to Paris, Hectar brings together agriculture, entrepreneurship, and technology in a unique ecosystem.

Learn more

Selection process

The selection process consists of three steps:

Apply

Check your eligibility and submit your application

Pitch

Present your project in front of a jury

Start

Test, experiment, innovate!

Join the adventure!

A session is held every 3 months.
 

Apply

A few startups accelerated by Hectar!

Liste d'une dizaine de stratups qui ont été accélérées par Hectar en partenariat avec l'incubateur HEC Paris

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