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L'Oréal — the world's largest beauty group — wants to co-create the future of beauty with the most ambitious tech and digital startups out there. Through the Beauty Tech Atelier, the group's open innovation programme run together with Station F and the Incubateur HEC Paris, up to 10 early-stage startups per semester get strategic mentoring, operational support and a direct line into L'Oréal's 35+ global Beauty Brands. The programme is fully free, runs in hybrid format for founders based outside Paris, and is open to startups worldwide.
What is L'Oréal looking for?
L'Oréal Beauty Tech Atelier is an accelerator for tech and digital startups whose technologies and business models can transform how consumers experience beauty. The programme welcomes solutions across:
- Digital services for beauty consumers
- E-commerce and social commerce
- Data and artificial intelligence applications
- Sustainability and impact-driven innovation
- Gaming and immersive experiences
- Creative tools and content technologies
L'Oréal prefers founders who already have a successful proof of concept or pilot with one of its Beauty Brands — but the application form is open to any qualifying tech or digital startup. The full programme details and selection criteria are available on the official L'Oréal Beauty Tech Atelier page.
Who is this for?
The programme targets early-stage startups at the Seed to Series A maturity stage, ideally with prior experience collaborating with corporate partners. Founders are expected to have a working product and a clear go-to-market vision. Eligibility highlights:
- Tech and digital startups with proven scalability potential
- International applicants welcome — the programme can run hybrid for non-Paris-based teams
- Strong fit for startups whose solution can be tested or piloted with at least one L'Oréal Beauty Brand
What's in it for you?
- Free 6-month acceleration with no equity required
- Dedicated L'Oréal mentor to navigate the group's 35+ international Beauty Brands
- Direct exposure to commercial opportunities, pilots and partnerships across L'Oréal's business units
- Access to a network of 700+ experts via the Incubateur HEC Paris partnership and one-on-one coaching
- Workspace and full access to the Station F ecosystem: 150+ perks, 600+ events per year, 200+ founders and investors
- Strategic guidance from VCs and lawyers, plus invitations to private events
- Increased visibility through L'Oréal's media and social channels, and a global platform connecting to regional innovation hubs (e.g. Big Bang Beauty Tech in SAPMENA & North Asia)