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startup accelerator

join SWR – the industrial ecosystem dedicated to mobility

A unique, flexible and collaborative accelerator designed to co-develop technological innovation projects together

key figures

startups between 2021 and 2025
projets developed to industrial stage
contracts sigend
conversion from concept to contract

about

who can join the accelerator ?

Software Republique incubator offers a six-month agreement, renewable without limit. Flexible and tailored, the program adapts to each startup: incubation or acceleration, depending on your needs and level of maturity.

You have direct access to a unique ecosystem of seven major European industrial companies, their experts, and their client networks. The framework is clear and respectful of intellectual property. This is not direct funding, but rather an opening to concrete projects, co-innovation, and new business opportunities. Joining the incubator also means becoming part of a dynamic startup community, where experiences, synergies, and visibility are shared.

Dedicated SWR project manager for High-impact mentorship & Access to Expert Leaders from our 7 partners.

Coaching Facilities : Finance & business plan, market analysis & positioning, legal, HR, Pitching Preparation, UX/UI.

Access to Technical Resources : Data assets, Engineering tools, Bench tests, Industrial Capabilities, Partner products, Workspace location.

Visibility : Several networking Opportunities, Showcased at Prominent Marketing & Tech Events, Partner’s VC Funds Accessibility.

Your questions, answered

Before applying, you’ll want to know exactly what’s involved — and so will we. These are the questions we get most from startups exploring collaboration with SWR.

Joining our technology startup accelerator allows you to benefit from a unique ecosystem to boost your growth.

  • Access to the expertise and resources of 6 European industrial companies
  • Concrete opportunities for co-innovation and business development
  • Sharing experiences and synergies within a dynamic startup community
  • Increased visibility thanks to our events and partner networks

We identify the most relevant industrial co-innovation projects to create shared value.

  • Project development based on real industrial use cases
  • Alignment with at least three members of the Software Republique
  • Focus on strategic areas: mobility, safety & well-being, cybersecurity, energy & sustainability
  • Selection based on shared interest and development potential

Our tailored program is designed for tech scale-ups ready to co-develop industrial solutions.

  • Startups with an advanced level of technological maturity (TRL)
  • Strong and experienced teams
  • Innovative solutions with client references and competitive positioning
  • Ability to raise funds and support industrial development

Each project is supervised to ensure safety, efficiency, and collaboration.

  • 6-month collaboration agreement, renewable without limit
  • Exchanges under NDA to protect intellectual property
  • Clear and collaborative methodology for co-developing solutions
  • Structured follow-up with experts from partner industries

Integration involves active collaboration and a willingness to co-develop.

  • Impact on real industrial use cases
  • Collaboration to build innovative solutions for the mobility of tomorrow
  • Respect for trust and commitment to creating shared value
  • Participation without financial compensation

Our program provides comprehensive support to accelerate the growth of your startup.

  • Dedicated mentoring to facilitate access to industry experts
  • Tailored support: financing, market, legal, HR, pitch, UX/UI
  • Technical resources: industrial data, test benches, industrial capabilities
  • Visibility: networking, tech and marketing events, access to partner R&D funds

  • A dedicated project manager will support you throughout the project
  • The accelerator team is available to meet your needs
  • One-off meetings are planned with the CTO of the Software Republique

We turn innovation into industrial reality

An original approach where large companies and startups collaborate to transform technological innovations into concrete industrial projects: our collaboration proposal

check out our vision projects

a first exchange

A question, an idea, a desire to collaborate?
Let’s talk about innovation, projects, and possible collaborations.

an ecosystem at your disposal

The Software Republique incubator is more than just a welcoming space: it provides a complete environment to support startups in their growth. Coaching, technical resources, expert network, visibility, and community: everything is designed to turn an innovation into a concrete industrial project.

customized support

Coaching tailored to your needs: finance, market, legal, HR, UX/UI.

Technical resources

Access to industrial data, engineering tools, test benches, and dedicated workspaces.

Experts & partners

A unique network of 15,000 experts from 7 major European industrial players.

Increased visibility

Networking opportunities, international events, and participation in Vivatech.

A dynamic community

Exchanges between startups and innovators to foster meaningful synergies.

Methodology

the collaboration process

From the first meeting to the realization of collaborations, each step is aimed at supporting the development of your solution and creating opportunities for joint innovation.

First meeting and presentation of the solution, signing of an NDA

Signing of a collaboration agreement (renewable every 6 months)

Co-development of an innovation project
Mentoring and coaching as needed

Contrat business 

the team

the women and men behind the accelerator

The accelerator of the Software Republic is run by open innovation experts from the six member companies. They coordinate projects with startups, monitor their progress, facilitate connections, and help new opportunities emerge.

Frederic SAFFROY

open innovation project director
JCDECAUX

Christophe BIQUARD

open hardware / embedded software director
THALES

Isabelle WARNIER

head of scaler / open-innovation
ATOS GROUP

Valentin LANDMANN

EMEA automotive strategic business development manager
STM

Marine MARTINEZ

global program lead Trust My Tech
THALES

Giulia GUICCIARDINI

3Dexperience lab business senior manager
DASSAULT SYSTEMES

Delphine LOPEZ

head of startup accelerator
SOFTWARE REPUBLIQUE

Take part in collaborative
innovation

Joining the Software Republic incubator means taking part in a collective co-innovation effort, serving the mobility and industrial solutions of tomorrow.

FAQ

frequently asked questions

es, if you wish, you can present your solution to our coordination group to explore opportunities.

No, we welcome European and international startups as long as the project is relevant to our members.

Yes, we regularly participate in trade shows, forums, and tech events. Come meet us!

Not necessarily. If you have a relevant technological solution, we can build the project together.

Yes, all exchanges are governed by an NDA to ensure confidentiality and respect for intellectual property.

Each project is unique. Depending on the situation, a co-patent may be considered, or the startup may retain ownership. Everything is discussed and managed on a case-by-case basis.

No, our model is based on industrial collaboration, without taking any equity stakes.

Yes, you can apply freely. If your solution interests several members, we will build the project together.

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