Les Afters by Paris-Saclay 2026 : candidatures ouvertes

2026-12-07

siège de l'agglomération Paris-Saclay

Organized by Communauté d'agglomération Paris-Saclay and CCI Essonne, this pitch session showcases six selected startups to active investors on December 7, 2026.

Les Afters by Paris-Saclay (formerly Les Afters du 30) is a pitch and investment event bringing together 6 selected startups with qualified investors, Business Angels, and venture capital funds. The afternoon includes opening remarks, a panel discussion, startup pitches with Q&A, and a networking cocktail. Organized by the Communauté d'agglomération Paris-Saclay and CCI Essonne.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders from any sector seeking seed or venture funding should consider applying before the October 16, 2026 deadline. It also serves tech entrepreneurs looking to build connections across the regional French Tech and Paris-Saclay ecosystems.

What happens

Participants gather at 14:15 at the siège de l'agglomération Paris-Saclay. Opening remarks at 14:30 feature Didier Perrier alongside representatives from French Tech and Techinnov, leading into a panel discussion and competitive pitches with Q&A from six chosen startups. A networking cocktail concludes the gathering at 16:00.

Who's in the room

Around 180 attendees are anticipated, composed primarily of qualified investors, Business Angels, and venture capital fund managers. Representatives from regional bodies including Communauté d'agglomération Paris-Saclay, CCI Essonne, and French Tech also participate.

How to prepare

Selected presenters should condense their investment propositions and market traction into a crisp deck suitable for a rapid pitch and tough Q&A. Attendees should formulate specific questions for participating funds and bring clear one-sentence summaries of their current funding status to leverage the networking reception.

Organizer: Communauté d'agglomération Paris-Saclay et la CCI Essonne

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At a glance

Attendance
About 180 attendees expected
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 14:15 · Accueil des participants
  2. 14:30 · Discours d'ouverture — avec Didier Perrier, la French Tech et Techinnov
  3. 14:45 · Table ronde et pitchs des 6 startups lauréates, suivis d'une session de questions-réponses
  4. 16:00 · Cocktail sucré networking

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Didier Perrier (Speaker)