The Entrepreneurship Space

  • We are here in the center of Lyon, and you can meet in the real and virtual world. Please come and join us to discuss how we can help you with your project or how you can help and support our entrepreneurs and innovators.
  • We have a physical, meeting place for all interested in entrepreneurship and innovation. It is our own space dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation where student entrepreneurs and innovators meet and develop each other.
  • It is a structure alive and vibrant with energy, events and courses. It is a community where you are proud to be an emlyon entrepreneur and innovator!
  • We are bringing back our alumni entrepreneurs to teach our students on a regular weekly basis.
  • We continue to develop our (virtual and physical) networks of entrepreneurs and innovators, old and new.
  • We work with other schools in the region, in France, in Europe and globally.

Experts and Networks

  • Experts-in-Residence
  • Looking for subject-specific advice? We've got more than 100 experts from every corner of the startup world. From IP to legal, design to investment – we are here for you!
  • We can offer support on: Business Coaching; Fundraising & Investment, Commercialisation, Strategy, Business Development, Product Development, Legal & Intellectual Property, Pitching & Selling, Marketing, People Management, Founder Advice…
  • Our industry-specific programs can help you take your venture from fledgling to high-scaling with the support and access to our valuable networks.
  • Vision, leadership, and collaboration form the core pillars of the Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program, a focal point at the Institute. Within this program, adept business leaders offer guidance to students, addressing the intricacies and rewards of startup life, igniting enthusiasm, and boosting innovation. Each EIR contributes a wealth of knowledge and unique professional experiences to their role.
  • When engaging with any EIR, our students are assured of a distinctive offering exclusive to emlyon: personalized and professional advice tailored specifically to advance their ventures at their present stage, prioritizing their venture's best interests.