Paris-Saclay Cancer Cluster and HEC Paris Join Forces to Accelerate Scientific Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Voisin Céline
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
The Paris-Saclay Cancer Cluster (PSCC) and HEC Paris have announced a strategic partnership that aims to foster a dynamic bridge between scientific excellence and entrepreneurial ambition. By combining the deep-tech innovation ecosystem of the PSCC with HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute’s renowned expertise in business acceleration, the collaboration aspires to fast-track the journey from groundbreaking research to real-world impact.
Located at the heart of one of Europe’s most vibrant scientific hubs, the PSCC brings together top-tier research institutions, hospitals, startups, and industry players to accelerate oncology solutions from lab to clinic. The HEC Paris – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, through Deep Tech Center and the HEC Challenge+ program, has been a catalyst for entrepreneurial transformation, supporting startups with high-growth potential and helping scale science-driven ventures.
“At the intersection of science and entrepreneurship lies the power to change lives — not just here in France, but around the world. This partnership with HEC Paris is a bold step toward accelerating the global fight against cancer. By uniting cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial excellence, we are empowering a new generation of innovators to transform scientific discovery into breakthroughs with the potential to save millions of lives worldwide." states Eric Vivier, president of the PSCC.
Synergies for Greater Impact
This partnership is rooted in a mutual commitment to innovation, impact, and cross-sector collaboration. Through joint programs, mentoring, and access to complementary networks, the PSCC and HEC Paris aim to:
• Support researchers and scientists in developing entrepreneurial skills
• Provide startups with access to scientific validation and clinical expertise
• Foster co-creation between academia, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders
• Accelerate time-to-market for innovative cancer therapies and technologies
"At the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute — recently ranked among the top 4 European startup ecosystems — we are committed to bridging scientific research and business through our Deep Tech Center. By accelerating the journey of science-based innovations to market, we help transform cutting-edge technologies into real-world impact.
As the HEC Challenge+ program celebrates 35 years of empowering scientific entrepreneurs, this partnership with PSCC will further strengthen our ecosystem — helping bring impactful oncology solutions from lab to clinic." highlights Inge Kerkloh-Devif, Senior Executive Director of the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute.
As both organizations look to the future, this partnership sets the stage for a new model of collaboration—where science meets entrepreneurship to shape the next generation of health innovators. It’s a major step toward transforming scientific breakthroughs into scalable, life-changing solutions.
