The 2014 edition of the Incubateur Descartes call for projects’ competition was launched on October 15th with a deadline to submit applications on November 30th.

The CfP focuses on 3 themes:

• Green and sustainable city
• Digital services
• Health and wellness.

The best projects will be offered incubation services of the innovative company creation project and a financial support to share with a total value of 150,000 euros. The 1st prize for projects having a strong adaptation to climate change or climate impact is sponsored by the Climate KIC France Acceleration programme.

The competition is open to individuals who plan to create a startup and businesses created after January 1st, 2013.

The application file is available on request at concours@incubateur-descartes.com, and must be returned not later than November 30th, 2014.

On December 5th, a jury of professionals will pre-select the best candidates.
On December 10th, the pre-selected candidates will be invited to pitch their projects to a jury of professionals.

Information and the competition regulation are available on the ID website.