STATION F: price, who can join and alternatives
STATION F is a startup campus in Paris 13e that runs its own programmes alongside more than 30 partner programmes. Its in-house options include the selective Founders Programme for early-stage startups and the free Fighters Programme for founders from atypical or less privileged backgrounds. The campus also hosts frequent public events at the Founders Café and Open Platform.
STATION F at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Entrepreneurs at every stage, through programmes run by the STATION F team | stationf.co |
| Founders Programme | Its most selective programme, for early-stage startups | stationf.co |
| Price | Founders Programme desks start from €259 a month | stationf.co |
| Fighters Programme | A free programme for founders from atypical or less privileged backgrounds | stationf.co |
| Recent activity | An in-house batch started on 15 September 2026 | stationf.co |
| Landing Zone | Landing Zone desks cost €269 a month before tax | stationf.co |
| Upcoming event | Paris Tech Forum at the Founders Café on 16 November 2026 | stationf.co |
| Upcoming event | Outre-mer French Tech Night on 27 November 2026 | stationf.co |
| Where | 5 Parvis Alan Turing, Paris 13e | stationf.co |
| Community size | Says over 1,000 startups are based there each year | stationf.co |
Who it suits
- Early-stage tech founders who want a full-time desk among peers
- Founders from less privileged backgrounds (Fighters Programme)
- Founders who want frequent events and investor access on site
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who only want an occasional evening meetup
- Bootstrappers who don't want to pay for a desk
- Anyone wanting a fully remote programme
Alternatives to STATION F
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Growth Summit Paris | Not published | Register for each meetup on the Founderpath site and join the WhatsApp community |
| EO Paris (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | Not published | Membership application; revenue threshold applies |
| Founders Running Club Paris | Not published | RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group |
| FoundHers Paris | Brunch €35; dinners at your own expense | Register on Luma; some events need host approval |
| France Digitale (Collectif Startup) | 500€ over 12 months (Collectif Startup) | Startups with fewer than 20 employees; join online |
| France FinTech | Early stage 600 €, Start-up 1200 € a year | Application reviewed by a selection committee |
| Moovjee | Not published | Apply to become a mentee; eligibility criteria apply |
| Paris Entrepreneurs Network (PEN) | €5 per meetup | RSVP on Meetup and pay the €5 contribution |
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Questions about STATION F
- How much does it cost?
- Founders Programme desks start from €259 a month, the Landing Zone is €269 a month before tax, and the Fighters Programme is free.
- Who is the Fighters Programme for?
- Founders from atypical or less privileged backgrounds. It runs in two rounds and is mostly in French.
- Can I attend events without joining a programme?
- Yes. Its events page lists public events with registration, such as the Paris Tech Forum on 16 November 2026.
- Where is it?
- 5 Parvis Alan Turing in Paris 13e.
- Website
- stationf.co
- Price
- Founders Programme from €259 per desk per month; Fighters Programme free
- Entry rule
- Apply online to a programme; Landing Zone applications reviewed on a rolling basis
- Format
- Startup campus in Paris 13e with in-house programmes, desks and regular events
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