Integration of the first AKT promotion Acceleration

Congratulations to participants on the first edition of the AKT Acceleration program!

CY Transfer, alongside its partners, is delighted to welcome the 10 selected startups who started on 10 February 2026 their journey within the CY Maison de la Recherche SHS Annie Ernaux.

This acceleration programme is structured around four strategic axes:
Market, Protection, Tech and Team.

It targets innovative projects from three key sectors:
– EdTech – digital technologies for education
– ICC – cultural and creative industries
– ESS – the social and solidarity economy

This launch day began with a reception and a presentation of the programmes led by Christelle Ventura and was followed by two masterclasses:
– Financing by ORYOS – Business Transformation, facilitated by Vincent Bosch
– Engage in the entrepreneurial adventure by Initiactive, led by Cyril BARABAN

For 4 months, these three sectors will benefit from:
– Masterclass facilitated by experts
– Mentoring to refine their strategy
– Personalized coaching to accelerate their development
– Priority access to CY Cergy Paris laboratories University

An intense program, rich in learning and opportunities awaits them.

We wish them great success in this beautiful entrepreneurial adventure!

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Organization chart of the operational team

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Christelle Ventura
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