Entrepreneurship highlights
At ESSCA, each year we organise various initiatives to ignite our students's entrepreneurial drive.
By offering students the opportunity to explore the world of entrepreneurship and develop their innovative ideas, ESSCA is helping to train the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Entrepreneurship Encounters
ESSCA organises the Entrepreneurship Encounters, a unique opportunity for participants to learn, be inspired, create links, and turn their aspirations and projects into reality.
The theme for 2024 was “Women Entrepreneurs”.
The event features a range of activities, including conferences led by entrepreneurs, round-table discussions on topical issues related to entrepreneurship, practical workshops to develop entrepreneurial skills, networking sessions to facilitate collaboration and the exchange of ideas, and entrepreneurial competitions or challenges to spotlight the most promising projects.
Pitch Challenge
The Pitch Challenge is open to all students, regardless of their programme or year of study.
This event champions entrepreneurial ideas and individual talent. By extending this opportunity to all students, the School promotes diversity in the projects showcased and nurtures innovation across its student body. It fosters a dynamic atmosphere where students can hone their communication, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills.
2024 Winners
GRAND PRIX : Nathan ASSOULINE (SUNVER)
Special Jury Prize: Alexandra MESSAGER (ACT FEEL SECURE)
Innovation Prize: Elena SEGRETI (SMART LEGACY QUAY)
Special Favourite Award: Léo HEYLLIARD (KHEPRER)
ESSCA ALUMNI Prize: Marius BOUFFANT (WAYFE)
INCUB’ESSCA Prize: Jean-Charles VIGNOLE (EZYVOLT),
2024 WOMEN ENTREPRENEURES PRIZE: Tiphaine GAILLOT (ELLES AU SOMMET)
Entrepreneurial Marathon and Hackathon in 2025/2026
Marathon
- 5 and 6 December 2025 – Entrepreneurial marathon – ENSAM / ESSCA – Aix-en-Provence
2024 Entrepreneurship Awards
Behind LUEUR and EZYVOLT, I'm not alone. I believe that an entrepreneur's greatest strength is their power of attraction. That means attracting the best people to your project and making it happen. Be bold! When you're our age, all the doors are open.