Da Vinci Launchpad is an entrepreneurship programme that aims to push quantum, AI and synthetic biology entrepreneurs to innovate within planet boundaries. From your concept idea to startup creation, our expert team supports your deep tech project from the lab to the market.

Quantum technology represents the next frontier of computing and data

AI proposes high-impact models for industry and society

Synthetic biology serves both life and the planet

Da Vinci Launchpad is a 4-step programme. Depending on the advancement of your project, you can join at any step.

• The incubation programme - Starting February 2027
• The Da Vinci Bootcamp (training week) - 29 June 2026 - 2 July 2026 (next edition: summer 2027)
• The Da Vinci HackLab (Hackathon) - 2 - 4 October 2026
• The Da Vinci Challenge (Pitch contest) - January 2027

Who is it for?

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We are calling for experts, or not, in quantum, AI and SynBio, and with an interest in solving environmental challenges: biodiversity, GHG emissions, food systems, energy, sustainable construction, health and plastics…

• Researchers (all career stages, academics and non-academics) looking to bridge the gap between the lab and the market, transforming years of academic research into an entrepreneurial venture.
• Business & Strategic Profiles motivated to join forces with scientific founders, bringing their commercial expertise to round out a high-potential deep tech team. </aside>

Step 1 - Join the Da Vinci Launchpad Bootcamp, 4 days to transform a breakthrough innovation into a startup

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📅 29 June → 2 July 2026 - next edition: summer 2027

📍 Tours, Centre-Val de Loire (France)

👥 10-15 participants

→ Apply Now

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This bootcamp is a critical step to de-risk your entrepreneurial journey. Through intensive, hands-on approach, you will master the entrepreneurial fundamentals.

Led by the Da Vinci Labs expert team, our program focuses on the essential pillars of startup creation: Go-to-market strategy, deep tech financing & funding, team building & leadership.

Our mission is to foster new vocations by helping you overcome the barriers that often hinder the innovation potential in low-TRL research. Designed as an interdisciplinary experimental space, the Da Vinci Launchpad brings together complementary profiles, scientific, technical, and business, to structure breakthrough ideas into future deep tech startups within the Centre-Val de Loire region.

Programme:

Through case-driven exploration, you will refine your technical vision against real-world challenges, ensuring your innovation aligns with market realities and the specialised funding landscape. The program bridges the gap between science and business by addressing the core leadership dynamics and collaborative structures needed to drive a breakthrough project forward. You will also dive into strategic modeling, learning how to design a viable path for complex technologies while balancing industrial feasibility with environmental responsibility.

Expert trainers & speakers: The Bootcamp brings together leading mentors and deep tech entrepreneurs.

Immersive format: Experience an intensive schedule built for deep focus, complemented by informal evenings / networking sessions that help build lasting professional connections.

Pre-bootcamp access: Registration includes access to curated educational resources before the event, so you can hit the ground running and make the most of it.

Terms & Pricing