ISU Offer for Pre-incubation

ISU offers a unique opportunity that is a pre-incubation period of up to 3 months for ISU Alumni who are at the beginning stages of starting a business. During this period, candidates receive guidance on essential elements and suggestions to develop a viable business plan concept. ISU experts provide advice on preparing the business plan, including defining the business model, identifying client types, and establishing technical partnerships. Local contacts may also be provided for testing a Proof of Concept or specialized advice on technical or market-oriented aspects.

Candidates may be allocated an office at the ISU Central Campus for easy access to the necessary contacts. There is minimal financial risk during this period, as no formal registration or associated costs are expected. Regular meetings will be organized during the pre-incubation phase. The goal of the pre-incubation period is to prepare and mature the project to meet the requirements of local public funding organizations or ESA BIC, depending on the start-up’s preference.

This pre-incubation is made possible by a local grant provided by the Eurometropole of Strasbourg to support the local ecosystem. 

As our incubator is supported by its ecosystem, we attach great importance to subjects that are priorities in the region. The goal of an ecosystem incubator is to accelerate the growth of startups and contribute to the overall economic development of the region by cultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial community. They play a crucial role in nurturing and sustaining innovation by providing the necessary support and infrastructure for fledgling businesses to thrive. In Strasbourg, the subjects that are given priority are space applied to health, mobility and the impacts of climate change.