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ACCELAIR: Air Liquide’s Deep Tech Start-up Accelerator Driving the Future of Innovation in France

In today’s fast-moving world of innovation and sustainable development, deep tech start-ups need more than just a good idea, they need the right ecosystem to grow, scale, and industrialize. That’s where ACCELAIR, Air Liquide’s dedicated accelerator for deep tech start-ups, steps in.

Launched in 2019, ACCELAIR was created with a clear mission: to support the most promising deep tech start-ups by offering them Air Liquide’s scientific and industrial expertise and helping them transform bold innovations into industrial realities.

Accelerating the Future, One Start-up at a Time

ACCELAIR focuses on empowering start-ups that are innovating in sectors that align with Air Liquide’s strategic vision, such as:

  • Energy transition
  • Industry 4.0
  • Aeronautics
  • Agri-food
  • Green chemistry
  • Healthcare

By bridging the gap between lab-scale innovation and full-scale industrialization, ACCELAIR plays a key role in opening new markets and pushing forward impactful solutions to major global challenges.

A Tailor-Made Offer for Deep Tech Innovators

What sets ACCELAIR apart is its customized support approach:

  • Individual and secure laboratory spaces on Air Liquide’s Campus Innovation Paris
  • Personalized scientific and technical mentoring by Air Liquide experts
  • Access to a global network of industrial and academic partners
  • Support in overcoming complex R&D and scaling challenges

Everything is designed to match the unique needs of each start-up, enabling them to focus on what truly matters: turning groundbreaking ideas into operational technologies.

Impact That Speaks for Itself 
Since 2020, ACCELAIR has supported around ten start-ups, which have collectively raised more than €40 million in funding. These companies are now at the forefront of shaping a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable world.

Join the ACCELAIR Community
Are you a deep tech start-up or innovative company developing cutting-edge technology? Are you looking for strategic support to scale up your solution and access industrial expertise?

  • Apply now or request more information via the form here

At CCI France Estonie, we are proud to highlight initiatives actively contributing to building bridges between industry and innovation in France and in Estonia. ACCELAIR exemplifies the power of collaborative ecosystems in creating solutions for tomorrow, starting today.

Created in 2019, ACCELAIR supports start-ups and innovative companies in the development of new technologies.

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