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The Program LAB'START-UP
LAB'START-UP aims to support entrepreneurs by offering them unique visibility and commercial experience before, during and after Forum LABO, the event for the entire laboratory profession, from both the public and private sectors.
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Are you an innovative startup from research or a laboratory background? The Lab'Startup Challenge 2025 is designed for you!
Lab'Startup shines a light on innovation and entrepreneurship, both essential for driving the dynamism of the laboratory sector.
This program provides startups, young companies, SMEs, and project leaders with unique visibility and support during the Forum LABO.
Ten startups will be selected through the LAB'START-UP Challenge, organized with the support of CIFL members, scientific societies, and top-tier innovation partners.
Growth Accelerator
Get in touch with buyers and potential partners in a 100% Lab-focused exhibition.
CHALLENGE LAB'START-UP 2025
Are you a start-up or a French SME behind an innovative project?
Promote your innovation and boost its development!
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS & SOLUTIONS
Projects or solutions must address one or more laboratory growth challenges:
- Digitalization (connectivity, interoperability, big data management, predictive maintenance),
- Technological performance (robotics, automation, artificial intelligence),
- Safety (risk prevention),
- Laboratory layout, ergonomics,
- Sustainability, CSR, and more responsible practices.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The following criteria must be met to apply for the Lab'Startup program:
- Major innovation,
- For academic and private laboratories,
- Less than five years old,
- Predominantly French funding,
- R&D and production facilities based in France,
- Pre-industrialization and/or industrialization phase.
KEY DATES FOR THE CHALLENGE
- Apply from November 7, 2025, to January 31, 2025.
- January 31, 2025: Application deadline.
- Announcement of the 10 winners in March 2025.
- March 25, 2025: Announcement of the Winner of the French Startup Prize.
- March 25, 26, 27, 2025: Meetings and appointments at the Lab'Start-up Space.
THE 10 WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
An enhanced program where the selected and winning start-ups benefit from a series of concrete advantages designed to boost their visibility and growth.
Strategic Presence During the Exhibition
A free space to exhibit
Finalist startups will receive a dedicated pod (valued at €4,500) within the LAB'START-UP area of Forum LABO Paris 2025 (with an opportunity to present their solution).
Opportunities for Pitches & Presentations
Pitches and visibility during the exhibition (NEW)
Pitch sessions as part of the conference program, allowing them to showcase their innovations to an audience of experts, investors, and decision-makers.
Dedicated Visibility and Communication
Enhanced Promotion and Support
Visibility across all Lab'Startup program communication platforms (website, press releases, email campaigns, and social media).
Finalists will benefit from a comprehensive communication package in La Gazette du Laboratoire:
- Announcement of the 10 finalists in the March Newsletter,
- Editorial presentation of the 10 finalists in the March issue of the Journal.
- The opportunity to compete for the title of French Startup of the Year awarded by an expert jury, along with the Visitor’s Choice award chosen by attendees and exhibitors.
Why Participate?
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Program Awards
FRENCH STARTUP PRIZE
- A prestigious award is given to an innovative French start-up with R&D and production facilities based in France, and predominantly French funding.
- The winner is awarded a 9 m² equipped booth at FORUM LABO PARIS 2025, valued at €4,500 excluding VAT.
AUDIENCE FAVORITE PRIZE
- In addition to the jury award, a vote by exhibitors and visitors at the exhibition selects the “favorite” start-up.
- This prize highlights an innovation appreciated not only by experts but also by the broader community of laboratory professionals.
TESTIMONIES FROM STARTUPS
"We launched our first product, and it's an important moment for our company. Our participation in the program gives us visibility that enables us to work with the right partners."
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Christophe PERES
Founder
Le Labo Durable
"We applied to the program mainly to showcase our work. We are a young startup and needed to start getting out there and finding people who could help us."
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Charles HEBERT
Managing Director
GENSENSOR