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WILCO One Program

A unique KPI-driven acceleration program to reach your 1st million in turnover in 3 years

Supported by

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Up to €150 k

zero-interest financing per startup*

3-year

acceleration path

12

sectors

*Granting of a loan is decided by members of the jury for the Financing or Approval Committee, whose volunteer members are approved by the WILCO Board of Directors.

This program is reserved for innovative tech startups set up less than 3 years ago in the Paris region.

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Acceleration program with 3 key phases

Acceleration program with 3 key phases

1

Structure your business

2

Finance your launch *

3

Accelerate your growth

*Granting of a loan is decided by members of the jury for the Financing or Approval Committee, whose volunteer members are approved by the WILCO Board of Directors.
1

START SESSIONS

Structure your business

6 full-day themed bootcamps dedicated to your business challenges

Business development

Financing

Marketing & communication

HR & legal

CSR

Tech & product

3-5 days of individual coaching with a business manager from your sector

Privileged access to our ecosystem of partners, VC/BA/FO investors and Entrepreneur Mentors
2

LOAN SESSIONS

Finance your launch

Non-dilutive interest-free financing up to €150 k*
*Granting of a loan is decided by members of the jury for the Financing or Approval Committee, whose volunteer members are approved by the WILCO Board of Directors.
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3

UP SESSIONS

Accélérez votre croissance

C-level Clubs (CMO, People Success & CTO)

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Business events and connections with key decision-makers in your sector

Workshops to prepare your funding rounds (seed & A series)

Access our Investor Network
A network of partners

A network of partners who support the WILCO One program

A program deployed across 12 sectors

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A unique acceleration method

An efficient, proven, KPI-driven approach to accelerate your project ● 3 chiffres clés

1,200

entrepreneurs accompagnés

30%

startups exceed their 1 million in turnover within 3 years

610M€

raised per year

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How does the program work?

How does the program work?

WILCO One Program

€6,000

Access complementary acceleration services.
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A few words from our entrepreneurs

A few words from our entrepreneurs

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Yassine Tahi_CEO de Kinetix
“We quickly connected with an ecosystem of startups and entrepreneurs facing the same issues as us. This is invaluable for entrepreneurs when starting out. It was a pleasure working with the WILCO team, who are always responsive and ready to listen.”
Yassine Tahi, CEO
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Pierre Levy_Co-fondateur de Califrais
“We had a great experience: the team was efficient with answers and ideas to tackle all the major problems we faced. We also had access to a large network that enabled us to address very specific needs.”
Pierre Levy, Cofounder
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Selection Process

Discover the different steps to join WILCO One

T0

Launch call for applications

T + 2 weeks

Close call for applications

T + 4 weeks

Select startups based on applications

T + 6 weeks

Hold pitches and selection committee

T + 8 weeks

Onboard new startups

Keen to join WILCO One?

Discover the next Calls for Applications in our 12 sectors of expertise.
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Hunt out answers to your questions

01How long is the program?

The acceleration program lasts for 3 years and is divided into 3 phases: Start Sessions, Loan Sessions and Up Sessions.

02How much does WILCO One cost?

The WILCO One program costs €20k over 3 years. Each startup contributes €6k before starting the on-boarding process. Région Île-de-France and a selection of private partners fund the rest of the WILCO One program.

03What are the selection criteria for joining WILCO One?

Your startup must be based in the Île-de-France region, offer a technology-based innovation and have existed for less than 3 years. You don’t quite fit? We may have other acceleration services adapted to your needs. Don’t hesitate to get in touch.

04When do you have to pay?

You’ll need to pay before starting the WILCO One program.

05Can I apply if I’m a one-person team?

Yes, you can still apply if you’re on your own, as long as you meet the selection criteria.
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