Master in Deeptech Start

Tuition fees for Master in Deeptech Start are 2,400 EUR per year.

Bridging the gap between academic laboratories and the commercial marketplace, this intensive two-day programme is a collaborative initiative between CentraleSupélec and ESSEC Business School. It is specifically tailored for researchers and scientists who are looking to translate complex technological innovations into viable startup ventures. By participating, you gain access to an exclusive ecosystem including the 21st by CentraleSupélec accelerator at Station F and the ESSEC Momentum Studio.

Strategic Deeptech Integration

The curriculum focuses on the unique challenges of deeptech entrepreneurship, covering the transition from lab-proven science to market-ready products. Participants learn to navigate the dual requirements of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and Market Readiness Levels (MRL), ensuring that their research has both scientific integrity and commercial impact. The programme prioritizes actionable skills such as:

• Identifying and prioritizing high-value use cases for proprietary technology.
• Navigating intellectual property (IP) issues and industrialization hurdles.
• Developing sustainable business models and understanding non-dilutive financing mechanisms.
• Crafting compelling pitch-decks to engage investors and strategic partners.

By the end of the session, researchers will have demystified the entrepreneurial mindset, learned how to build a team, and developed a structured approach to co-constructing a Proof of Concept (POC) with potential clients.

ESSEC Business School is a well-established international institution known for rigorous business education and an entrepreneurial mindset. Offering programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, ESSEC integrates academic depth with practical learning, leveraging partnerships with industry and a dual-campus model that spans France and Singapore. The school’s curriculum emphasizes leadership, innovation and global awareness to prepare students for complex business challenges.

Students benefit from a multicultural learning environment and strong corporate connections that open pathways to internships, consulting projects and international exchanges. ESSEC promotes ethical leadership and sustainability as integral parts of management education, blending case-based learning, experiential projects and research-led instruction. Small cohorts and engaged faculty foster peer collaboration and individualized career support.

Outside the classroom, ESSEC provides a vibrant student life with clubs, incubators and events that encourage entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration. Graduates join a global alumni network and are positioned for careers across sectors, supported by career services and employer partnerships. For students seeking a demanding but supportive business education with a truly international outlook, ESSEC combines academic excellence, practical exposure and a strong global community.