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Prix PEPITE 2026

Competition · France
Closed next cycle Applications for the 13th Prix PEPITE ran from 11 May to 12 June 2026 at 11:59 and are now closed, except in New Caledonia where the deadline was 9 October 2026. No call for the 14th edition has been published.
Cash prizes across categories, plus mentoring Cheque
None Equity
France Where

The Prix PEPITE is a student entrepreneurship prize awarded nationally in France through the PEPITE network.

Winners receive cash prizes across several categories, together with mentoring. The prize is non-dilutive and takes no equity in the ventures it recognises.

Applications for the 13th edition ran from 11 May to 12 June 2026 and are now closed, except in New Caledonia, where the deadline was 9 October 2026. No call for the 14th edition has been published.

What it actually costs you

ChequeCash prizes across categories, plus mentoring
Equity takenNone

Student entrepreneurship prize awarded nationally in France through the PEPITE network. Winners receive cash prizes across several categories together with mentoring. The prize is non-dilutive, taking no equity in the ventures it recognises.

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