Overseas startups vying to enter French and European markets can join Station F thanks to an international program by HEC Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute’s Incubation and Acceleration Center.

Selected each year by partner organizations in their home countries, startups gain access to the HEC incubator’s 1000-strong expert network. Benefits include personalized support, workshops, masterclasses, and exclusive events designed to connect them with potential clients and investors.

Kosme, Kised and Co

This initiative builds on two successful South Korean programs, Kised and Kosme, launched in 2022 with government agencies. The three-month Kised program includes two months at Station F, focusing on startups in smart cities and cultural content. Kosme offers a year-long incubation targeting innovative technologies such as AI, agri-food, and extended reality.
“These programs have achieved remarkable results, helping Korean startups establish strategic partnerships with local companies or secure the French Tech Visa,” says Kiwon Lee, head of HEC Institute’s international program. Charlie Park, founder of Komachine—a platform for industrial machine parts—shares the impact: “Our transaction volume in France will reach 1 million euros this year, and is expected to surpass 2 million euros the next.”
A partnership with JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)  is also gaining momentum. In October, 10 Japanese startups in cutting-edge fields such as AI, mobility, sustainable materials, and augmented reality joined the program for four months. The international program aims to expand to new countries, continuing its mission to support global innovation.

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