A VENTURE-BASED ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
VISTA:Beauvais
You learn entrepreneurship by building a real Tech for Good venture — under real constraints, with real impact
A VENTURE-BASED ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
VISTA:Beauvais
You learn entrepreneurship by building a real Tech for Good venture — under real constraints, with real impact
THE PROBLEM
Between a good idea and real impact lies a gap
Climate change, resource constraints, social fragmentation: the challenges are real — and so are the solutions emerging around them.
But technology alone doesn't create impact. Between a solution and its implementation lies a gap: a gap of execution, a gap of judgment, a gap of entrepreneurial capability.
Most programs teach you to think about that gap.
VISTA puts you inside it.
This is where Tech for Good becomes concrete — and where you become the entrepreneur who can close it.
CANDIDATES
Is VISTA for you?
VISTA is designed for people ready to commit to building a real venture under real constraints — not to explore the idea of one.
Researcher, PhD.,
Post-Doc, Engineer
You have a technology or scientific result with real-world potential. You want to learn how to translate it into a viable venture — without losing the rigor that got you here.
Sustainability or Industry Professional
You work inside organizations facing ecological transition pressures. You are ready to move from contributing to decisions to making them.
Founder or Co-Founder
You are building a tech-driven venture with impact ambition. You want structured rigor, a critical cohort, and a living ecosystem to stress-test your assumptions.
Intrapreneur, Innovator
You are mandated — or motivated — to develop innovation within an organization. You need the tools and judgment to navigate complexity from the inside.
Mission-Driven Entrepreneur
You work at the intersection of technology and sustainability. You are committed to ventures where profit and purpose are structurally inseparable.
IMPACT
Why Beauvais? Why now?
Beauvais is not background. It is part of the experience — a territory where ecological transition is operational, not theoretical.
500+
Members in Bioeconomy & GreenTech clusters
The largest bioeconomy network in France, connecting startups, corporates, and research institutions.
1st
European Startup Village label in France
Officially recognized by the EU as a model territory for innovation-driven sustainable development (2024).
€2B+
Investment in bioeconomy initiatives
A region where deeptech and ecological transition converge at scale.
THREE PILLARS - ONE PROGRAM
What you will develop
Every element of VISTA is designed around three commitments that set it apart from traditional programs
Venture as Laboratory
Your venture is not a capstone project. It is the primary learning instrument. Every framework and session is applied in real time to a real venture with real stakeholders. A venture may not survive — the entrepreneurial capability you build always transfers.
Judgement under Pressure
VISTA develops the capacity to make sound decisions when the path is unclear. Through immersion weeks, peer challenge, and fieldwork under pressure, you learn to act with incomplete information — and take full responsibility for the consequences.
Impact by Design
Impact is not an afterthought or a marketing label. From day one, every business model is stress-tested against a triple bottom line: economic viability, social value, and environmental responsibility. You graduate with the tools to build ventures where profit and purpose are structurally inseparable.
SCHEDULE
Program schedule
7 intensive immersion weeks, in Beauvais and Paris
W1: September 2026 - Beauvais
Market-Led Problem Solving
Frame real, system-level problems. Distinguish technical possibility from economic viability and societal desirability. Shift from solution-first to problem-first thinking.
W2: November 2026 - Beauvais
Turning Problems into Solutions
Test assumptions, prototype solutions, and validate value propositions. Translate technology into clear market offerings.
W3: January 2027 - Beauvais
Building a Triple Bottom Line Business
Design business models that integrate profit, people, and planet. Understand circular value chains and ecosystem positioning.
W4: March 2027 - Beauvais
Getting Growth Ready
Sharpen commercial narrative, positioning strategy, and entrepreneurial presence. Build the capacity to mobilize without formal authority.
W5: May 2027 - Beauvais
Getting Market Ready
Legal structuring, financial modeling, revenue strategy. Make and own irreversible decisions with discipline.
W6: July 2027 - Beauvais
Getting Team Ready
Team dynamics, talent strategy, partnership development. Transition from builder to organizational leader.
W7: September 2027 - Paris
Getting Investor Ready
Final pitch preparation, Demo Day, Venture Book defense. Present and defend your venture to investors and industry leaders.
FACULTY & PARTNERS
The team
Key faculty, partners and staff associated with the program.
Alon Rozen
Dean, EPBS — Business model innovation, social impact
Martin Calnan
Program Co-Director — Chair, UNESCO Chair for Futures Literacy
François Blanchet
Program Co-Director — Leadership & Responsible AI
Frank Gana
Co-founder, (RE)SET — Technology management, circular economy
Yue Wang
Entrepreneur in Residence — AI, growth-hacking
VISTA in a nutshell
LANGUAGE
English
Professional fluency assessed during admissions interview.
START DATE
21 Sept., 2026
Online preparation begins Summer 2026 with Harvard Business Impact Essential courses, at your pace.
Application deadline: 31 August, 2026.
DURATION
12-15 Months
Part-time compatible with continued professional activity. 600 instruction hours combining immersion weeks, fieldwork, and online preparation.
FORMAT
Hybrid & Modular
7 intensive immersion weeks (5 days each, primarily in Beauvais)
+ online preparation
+ fieldwork between sessions.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3 years experience
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) + 3 years professional, research, or entrepreneurial experience.
ECOSYSTEM
Europe's bioeconomy frontier
First French territory to receive the European Startup Village label (2024). Home to France's leading bioeconomy cluster and over €2B in ecosystem investment.
ACCREDITATION
Applied Master
Delivered by École des Ponts Business School, co-signed with our mother school, ENPC (est. 1747). We are AMBA accredited and Qualiopi certified.
COHORT SIZE
15-20 participants
Diverse international cohort of founders, researchers, intrapreneurs, and innovation professionals.
ROADMAP
Program structure
Three phases from foundation to graduation
Harvard Online Remote Preparation
July – October 2026
Harvard Business Impact foundation courses: Business essentials, finance, strategy, leadership, and communication fundamentals — completed at your own pace, ideally before the first immersion week.
7 Immersion Weeks + Fieldwork
Sept. 2026 – Sept. 2027
Intensive on-site weeks in Beauvais with faculty-led sessions, venture-based learning, case discussions, and peer-to-peer exchange. Mentoring and active venture development between immersions.
Venture Book Defense & Graduation
September 2027
Defense of your Venture Book — a portfolio-quality document capturing your full venture learning journey, assessed at Master thesis level. Graduation and alumni network activation.
TESTIMONIALS
What participants say
Researchers, founders, and entrepreneurs who committed to a real venture — and came out different.
Emilien Freville
Founder, Injectose
"As a researcher, I needed to learn quickly about innovation management and entrepreneurship. What makes VISTA special is that it's rooted in bioeconomy and tech for good, with the right actors already in place. My startup is growing fast and unlocking new business opportunities."
Cecilia Mwende Mulu
Data Scientist, Entrepreneur
"The VISTA lecturers are experts in their fields and the curriculum is wonderful. You gain entrepreneurial skills, mentorship, and an ecosystem to develop your project from ideation to scalability."
Michel Dorsan
Social Entrepreneur
"I'm not a researcher, but here the whole ecosystem is ready to help you get the scientific complements you need and find the right tech to fix real problems. It's the place to be for social entrepreneurs who want the skills and tools to make an impact."
CO-CREATION
Dynamic challenges need dynamic teams
VISTA:Beauvais is the product of ecosystem actors coming together to serve a common mission: to seize the power of entrepreneurship, technology, innovation and sustainability to build a better tomorrow. The founding partners include École des Ponts Business School, (RE)SET, a leading sustainable technology consultancy, the UNESCO Chair for the Future of Value, a leading think-and-do-tank, as well as the unique, cutting-edge ecosystem of the Community of Beauvaisis. This program was created for innovation, and through innovation.
ADMISSIONS & FINANCING
How to apply
A selective, rolling admissions process. Motivation, ownership mindset, and venture commitment weigh more than titles.
Steps:
1. Online application — Submit your CV, supporting documents, motivation statement, and venture concept (if available).
2. Pre-screening review — Your profile is reviewed for fit, readiness, and venture commitment.
3. Written test — A 1-hour assessment of analytical thinking and alignment with VISTA's venture-based model.
4. Interview with program management — A structured conversation assessing venture commitment, decision-making under uncertainty, capacity to operate under constraint, and fit with the cohort dynamic.
5. Rolling offers — Offers are extended on a rolling basis until cohort capacity is reached.
Key dates:
> Application deadline: August 31, 2026
> Program start: September 21, 2026
Financing
Tuition fees: €25,000
Part-time format compatible with continued employment.
Early bird rate available
Scholarships and financing options available
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about the VISTA program.
Do I need a startup to apply?
No. You can apply with a technology, a venture idea, or a strong commitment to joining one early in the program. What matters is your willingness to build something real — and take responsibility for the decisions it requires.
Can I work while enrolled?
Yes. The program is designed for working professionals: 7 intensive weeks spread over 12-15 months. Between immersions, fieldwork and online sessions are compatible with professional commitments.
What if my venture fails during the program?
Venture failure is a real possibility — and one VISTA accounts for by design. The program measures success by the quality of your decision-making and the transferability of what you've learned, not by whether the venture survives. The Venture Book captures your full learning journey regardless of outcome.
What degree do I receive?
An Applied Master in Tech for Good Entrepreneurship & Innovation from École des Ponts Business School, AMBA accredited and Qualiopi certified. The degree is co-signed with École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées - Institut Polytchnique de Paris, a Grande École established in 1747.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. The school offers scholarships and financing options. Speak with the program team to discuss what may apply to your situation, or consult the Applicant Handbook for details.
Paris Executive Campus:
6 Pl. du Colonel Bourgoin,
75012 Paris
info@pontsbschool.com