The next edition of LAUNCH will take place from MARCH - MAY 2026.
________________________________________________
The LAUNCH programme is designed for founders who have already validated their problem-market fit and are now focused on solution validation.
We offer personalised and collective support for entrepreneurs ready to refine their solution and scale their impact alongside a high-level cohort
The programme is open to ESCP students, alumni, and students from Partner schools (upon selection)
Who can participate in the programme?
❍ This programme is for those who are testing their solution with their first users and who want to join a cohort of entrepreneurs, with personalised and collective support.
❍ If you do not have an idea or if you are looking to join a team that has one, check out our EXPLORE (on the homepage) series of events, open to all, to discover the entrepreneurial ecosystem and learn from the journeys of experienced and inspiring entrepreneurs.
❍ If you are just starting your project and need to validate the problem that your project is solving, check out the START programme.
❍ If you are in the early sales phase, visit the SEED programme page.
The online sessions are held in English from 12:30 pm to 2 pm
What is included in the programme?
⊕ 1 Kick-off and Closing with the local cohort
⊕ Regular coaching sessions
⊕ 5 ONLINE THEMED SESSIONS
Each session brings together expert knowledge and real founder experiences, those are held online in English from 12:30 pm to 2 pm:
- Traction vs. Fluff: What Really Matters
- User Feedback, Pivots & Market Testing
- Bootstrapping, Business Angels vs VCs
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Sales ABC: Founder-Led Sales
⊕ 5 LOCAL FOUNDERS FOCUS HOURS
Founders Focus Hours are in-person interactive, community-driven sessions focused on applying what was learned. NB: for selected participants located outside from ESCP campuses, hybrid format can be considered
⊕ Additional:
- A Pitch Competition Prize in June 2026 (on selection)
IMPORTANT: Participants agree to follow the entire programme and must sign a commitment charter.
Applications process:
2/02 - 16/02 Applications open - APPLY HERE
9/02 - 22/02 Eligibility Calls
23/02 - 26/02 Selections
27/02 Selection Announcement
From 2/03 to 30/05 => 5 Local Founders Focus Hours on campus
From 19/03 to 8/05 => 5 Online themed sessions
Please note that after applying to the form you will be notified by email to book an eligibility call with a team member from the Blue Factory.
Local session dates will be announced by each campus.
.png)
Apply for the next edition MARCH-MAY 2026
fill out the form here
The LAUNCH programme includes:
- Online themed sessions with experienced experts and entrepreneurs
- Local Founders Focus Hours group mentoring and peer co-development
- Regular follow-up and coaching with the Blue Factory teams
- Privileged access to the ESCP Blue Factory ecosystem
A coworking space accessible according to your location and needs
This programme is for you if:
- You are working on an entrepreneurial project at the testing phase with users and are looking for critical and constructive feedback on your approach in order to make concrete progress
- You are looking for a supportive community
You are a student, ESCP alumnus or graduate of a partner institution (see list in the FAQ).
"The programme was the perfect opportunity for us to bounce ideas off each other and move our project forward. Through workshops and co-development sessions, we were able to get feedback from expert speakers on various topics, as well as from other entrepreneurs in the programme.
This helped us realise that we were spreading ourselves too thin, so we decided to put our consulting business on hold to focus on what's essential for Blutopia, our media outlet."
— Malaury Morin & Julien Gerbet, founders of Blutopia
F.A.Q :
La promotion en cours
