SPICE UP: Student pitch competition at the Warehouse
🎤 SPICE UP: A pitch competition in Nantes for students and recent graduates
🚀 SPICE UP returns for a 5th year in 2026 on Thursday, March 19th at the Warehouse in Nantes!
Do you have a project in the works, or the start of an idea for one? Do you want to launch your own business someday?
👉Come be inspired. Dare to be bold. Push your limits and meet other innovative minds!
SPICE UP is the must attend event in Nantes for anyone who wants to take action, innovate and build the world of tomorrow.
On the agenda: inspiring guests, pitch competitions, and a networking session. Be a part of the entrepreneur community!
But SPICE UP is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of student entrepreneurship, a space to encourage those who dare to make change happen! 👀🔥
🎥 Discover SPICE UP with a look at last year’s events — We guarantee you’ll be inspired!
Why pitch your project ? We have planned an unforgettable experience:
- 😎 Present your idea on stage to over 400 people at one of the best clubs in France
- 📢 Get your project noticed by key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and tell the public what you’re working on!
- 👨💼 Challenge yourself in front of a jury of experts
- 🎯 Prepare your pitch with the help of the best coaches in Nantes
- 🤝 Expand your network and get inspired
- 🎉 You’ll have an unforgettable evening at the Warehouse!
How to participate and pitch your idea?
- Be a student or recent graduate (within the last 3 years)
- Have an entrepreneurial project to present
- Register before February 8, 2026 to take your chance!
- Participate in pre-selections in person or online from February 12th-13th
- Find out on February 16th if you’ve been selected to present on the main stage!
🆓 To be in the audience, simply register for the free event. It’s open to everyone!
📩 Info & contact: Nina Franchet — nina.franchet@univ-nantes.fr
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