Pioneers joins STATION F with new program to support Europe's top entrepreneurs

At STATION F we pride ourselves on supporting entrepreneurs as early as possible - which is why we are particularly thrilled about this new partnership with Pioneers. The unique startup studio - which is an evolution of Hook, a program born out of a student association at Ecole 42 - steps in before the startup even exists. Drawing on a venture builder format, they connect technical founders with industry experts to help them validate ideas, form founding teams, and create companies that have the potential to go global. What’s really exciting is that the top teams in this program will receive a €100,000 investment in exchange for 7% equity, plus an exclusive bootcamp in Silicon Valley in partnership with leading US institutions.

But Pioneers is far from being the only talent investor at STATION F. Entrepreneurs First and Marble, a deep-tech venture studio focused on climate solutions, are already part of our campus. In recent months we have witnessed more and more startup studios in the greater ecosystem and they are now a key part of our ecosystem. We are pleased to host more venture builders and studios on campus, as they allow us to offer tailored support at a particularly early stage of the entrepreneurial journey. They also take the complexity out of finding a cofounder and identifying a business concept, which are 2 of the biggest hurdles for early stage teams.

The Pioneers program is still relatively young but supported by some well-known figures in the ecosystem. Program alumnus, Stairling, surpassed the €1M ARR mark within a matter of months. Applications are open to engineers, operators, and domain experts from across Europe — no prior startup experience required, just raw potential. Candidates can apply here until May 10, and the program will begin on June 11 at STATION F, concluding in Silicon Valley.