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Social Entrepreneurship Center

Embracing entrepreneurship as a tool for social transformation

Accélérateur ESS

 

About the center

The vision of HEC Paris is to generate a positive impact on society and business. While entrepreneurial spirit is a shared value, responsibility and diversity are equally important.

The HEC Paris Social Entrepreneurship Center integrates these principles to promote a social and solidarity economy that benefits society, generates positive impact, and fosters structural changes for a more inclusive and fairer world.

The center reshapes the mindset of social entrepreneurs by providing skills empowerment and financial autonomy through dedicated mentoring and training sessions. Our programs are ideal for purpose-driven entrepreneurs with strong local foundations, aiming to scale their impact in economic, social, or environmental transformation.

These programs offer robust strategic and operational support to help change mindsets, expand inclusive businesses, and create a lasting value chain for society.

As part of the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, we are dedicated to amplifying the efforts of social entrepreneurs to drive structural changes and generate job creation. Our commitment ensures that women, social, and solidarity enterprises not only succeed but also lead the way in creating sustainable, financially independent, and inclusive growth.

Our programs

Accélérateur ESS

Format: Hybrid
Duration: 2 years
Language(s): French
Next start(s):
Place(s): Paris
HEC Stand Up - Program Card

HEC Stand Up

Format: Hybrid
Duration: 10 weeks
Language(s): French
Next start(s):
Cost: 0
Place(s): France
Visuel - Program Card - HEC UP

HEC Up

Format: Hybrid
Duration: 6 months
Language(s): French
Next start(s):
Cost: 0 €
Place(s): France

2023 Key Figures

42

organizations supported by our Accélérateur ESS

63M € 

in sales generated by our social and solidary structures

238

participants certified by the Stand Up program

News

Meet Up 2024 HEC Paris

One evening, a conference, and activities to create connections... This was the agenda for the very first "Meet Up," held on June 20, 2024, at the Fabrique République in Paris. The event, dedicated to the...

Accelerateur Ile-de-France, laureats de la promotion 2

HEC Paris, together with the Ile de France region, supports the leaders of the up and coming companies in inclusive social entrepreneurship by offering them the benefit of a tailor-made programme to...

Social Entrepreneurship Center Team

Hervé Angelini
Hervé Angelini
Chief Operating Officer
Nathalie Riond
Nathalie Riond
Academic Manager
Emma France
Director of Impact Development
Sarah-Noëlle Madani
Communication Officer