The Deeptech Tour showed that the valorization of research can take various forms, from the creation of startups to technological transfer to the socio-economic sector. »
A look back at the Deeptech Tour with IP Paris

This initiative, led by the National Deeptech Plan and orchestrated by Bpifrance, highlighted the excellence of emerging technologies developed in the laboratories of IP Paris.
The event is part of the University Innovation Cluster (PUI) IP³, a project coordinated by IP Paris in collaboration with CNRS, SATT Paris-Saclay, and Inria. The goal of PUI IP³ is twofold: to increase the transfer of technological innovations to companies, both small and large, and to double the number of deeptech startups emerging from academic research.
A day filled with inspiring exchanges
The program began with a presentation of the deeptech ecosystem's achievements, attended by Thierry Coulhon, President of IP Paris, and David Boujo, Deputy Director deeptech at Bpifrance. A video produced by Bpifrance highlighted two startups from the IP Paris ecosystem: Mimpot Technology (incubated at Télécom Paris incubator) and Phyling (founded by alumni of École Polytechnique and incubated at the Drahi-X Novation Center).
The participants then attended pitching and testimonial sessions. Startups, along with their support structures, shared their experiences, discussing the challenges they faced and the crucial support they received.
Four startup directors—Metyos, shift89, Peekcell, and Retras—also shared their journeys and engaged with the audience on topics such as funding, commercialization strategy, and managing finance and salaries in an entrepreneurial context.
The day concluded with a networking cocktail, where participants could exchange with startup founders, discover innovative projects at dedicated booths, and explore the support offered by the PUI IP3 and Bpifrance partners.
A record turnout and promising prospects
With an unprecedented participation rate, particularly among PhD students, the Deeptech Tour at IP Paris was a real success.
This stage marked a turning point. The rich and concrete testimonies from entrepreneurs planted seeds in the minds of young researchers, helping them better envision the valorization of their work.»
From the perspective of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, the event helped raise awareness among the doctoral community about the opportunities offered by innovative research.
Combining the Deeptech Tour with our PhD students welcome day was an excellent idea. The event opened up new perspectives for our young researchers and sparked innovative ideas.”
To learn more:
The Institut Polytechnique de Paris hosts the 3rd Edition of the Deeptech Tour
University Innovation Cluster (PUI) IP³
Our upcoming event for students: Innov'Night 2025 on April 10th and 11th – see the previous edition: INNOV'NIGHT 2024: A night for innovation and entrepreneurship