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Practical results and steadfast commitment

The VentureLab vision for 2023

Over the last 8 years, the VentureLab has seen the future of our economy first-hand. Among the 166 businesses whose creation we have supported, we have experienced some incredible stories: students who have become inspiring leaders of forward-thinking businesses, young graduates who have discovered their talents, and entrepreneurs who have started companies that fight against cancer, care for older people, or preserve biodiversity. We have had front-row seats to these journeys that give us hope for the future and which make us think that a better tomorrow is possible.

Our approach to 2023 is like that of an explorer embarking on a great journey: we do not have an exact map, but we do have a guiding compass and a strong wind that keeps us moving forward. Our goal is to give every young entrepreneur the opportunity to map the contours of a “New World”, the world they want to see.

Bernard Surlemont, founder
Aude Bonvissuto, director

The VentureLab in numbers

1487

people supported

845

projects supported

87 of them in 2025
289

business created

+1400

jobs created

Young entrepreneurs in 2022

266 students and young graduates supported

54% students

46% young graduates

41% Hautes écoles

43% Universities

16% Other background

33% women

67 % men

Types of companies created by our entrepreneurs

Wellness/Health
8,8%
Agri-food
9,3%
Digital services
13,7%
Skilled trades
9,3%
Hotel and catering industry
7,1%
Creative industries
8,8%
Fashion & Textiles
5,8%
Communications & Advertising
8%
Energy & Environment
3,5%
Business consultancy
4,4%
Real estate
4%
IT
4%
Sport
3,1%
Transport
1,8%
Life sciences
1,3%
Automotive
2,7%
Administrative services
0,9%
Tourism
1,3%
Other
6,2%