2026 Mapping of Impact Startups: 9 startups selected that went through IncubAlliance Paris-Saclay

Unveiled on October 8, 2026, at the 12th edition of BIG, the 2026 mapping of French impact startups, produced by Bpifrance, France Digitale, and Impact France, lists 1,382 startups, representing a 9.3% increase in one year. Addressing energy and agricultural transitions, climate change, health, and the aging population, these companies are developing concrete solutions to the major challenges of our time, and the challenge now is scaling up.

IncubAlliance Paris-Saclay is proud to see nine startups supported by the Public Research Incubator featured in this 2026 edition, reflecting the diversity of the deeptech projects supported and their contribution to the ongoing transitions.

> PURE CARBON CAPTURE

• Post-combustion CO₂ capture solution for industrial sites, enabling the reduction of carbon emissions from flue gases, including at low concentrations.
• Co-founder(s) : Marie-Laure DE CRESCENZO, Caroline FRANTZ, Franck SELLES
• Safran Intrapreneurship Project
• To learn more: https://pureco2capture.com/fr/

> WATTANYWHERE

• Fuel cell electric generators capable of converting renewable ethanol into clean electricity. A solution particularly suited to industrial sites and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• Co-founders: Didier ROUX, Alexandre LAYBROS, Philippe RUEZ
• To learn more: https://wattanywhere.com/

> ADIONICS

• A unique technology for the direct extraction of lithium from brines, based on a liquid-liquid process. This solution aims to reduce water consumption and the environmental impact of lithium production.
• Founder: Guillaume DE SOUZA
• To learn more: https://www.adionics.com/

> CAREMBOUCH

• Design of functional bites enriched with nutrients and probiotics, intended for elderly or sick people at risk of malnutrition.
• Co-founders: Muriel THOMAS, Odile DE CHRISTEN, Francisca JOLY
• Technology derived from Food Microbiology Laboratory for Human Health (MICALIS – Université Paris-Saclay / INRAE / AgroParisTech)
• To learn more: https://www.carembouche.fr/

AIRTHIUM

• Decarbonized industrial heat production solutions, notably through high-temperature heat pumps and thermal energy storage technologies.
• Co-founders: Andrei Klochko, Franck Lahaye
• To learn more: https://airthium.com/

> COLD PAD

• Cold composite fastening and bonding solutions, without welding or drilling, without operational interruption, even in harsh environments (nuclear, offshore, wind, oil and gas).
• Founder: Jean-Philippe COURT
• To learn more: https://www.cold-pad.com/

NEXTPROTEIN

• Insect-based protein production for animal feed and agriculture. An approach that helps to valorize resources and develop more sustainable agricultural sectors.
• Co-founder: Syrine CHAALALA, Mohamed GASTLI
• To learn more: https://nextprotein.co/

AGRIODOR

• Odorous biocontrol solutions with attractive or repellent properties on insects for more sustainable crop protection.
• Technology derived from INRAE
• Co-founder: Alain THIBAULT, Ené LEPPIK
• To learn more: https://www.agriodor.com/

> HELLO ART UP

• Development of inclusive digital and cultural solutions, notably around a virtual museum and immersive experiences. The project uses art and digital technology to foster social connection, combat social isolation among seniors, and facilitate access to culture.
• Founder: Laetitia PORTAL
• To learn more: https://www.helloartup.fr/

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Congratulations to the teams for this selection and for their commitment to impactful innovation!

To discover all the selected companies: Consult the mapping of impact startups for 2026