Student entrepreneurship

Do you have a project idea, a desire to innovate and create your own business or association? Do you need help with your business creation process? Are you simply curious and interested in project management? The University of Grenoble Alpes is the ideal place to get support.

Why start an entrepreneurial business while you're studying?

  • Enhanced skills
    Becoming a student entrepreneur is much more than just an experience: it's an opportunity to develop unique skills while continuing your studies. You'll develop highly sought-after qualities such as creativity, a sense of responsibility, autonomy, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Tailor-made support
    Student entrepreneurship allows you to transform your idea into a concrete project, while benefiting from expert advice and access to a network of professionals.

The resources to support you

To help you get started, several resources are available to you at the University of Grenoble Alpes:
  • A recognized status: the national student-entrepreneur status.
    This status gives you access to flexible scheduling and university credits for activities related to your project. It also allows you to replace your internship with business development.
  • The student hub for innovation, transfer and entrepreneurship (Pépite oZer)
    Pépite Ozer supports students and recent graduates from Grenoble, the Drôme-Ardèche region, and the Savoie region who wish to launch their own businesses. It is part of a national network of 33 hubs accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, guaranteeing high-quality support. This organization offers a coworking space, access to equipment, regular mentoring to accelerate the development of your project, and entrepreneurship-related events. 
 

Are you interested?

Find all the information on the national student-entrepreneur status and on support schemes on the Pépite Ozer website:

www.ozer-entrepreneuriat.fr

Proj'Expo, the village of student projects: every year in the spring, this event created by the Pépite oZer program of UGA brings together a multitude of projects on display and hundreds of visitors, from the simply curious to the future entrepreneur. 
Published on August 18, 2025
Updated on September 24, 2026