ADVANCIA, a Paris Chamber of Commerce Business School, founded in 1863, is entirely dedicated to entrepreneurship.  The school is endowed with a graduate program in entrepreneurship and an undergraduate program in entrepreneurial management both accredited by the French Ministry of Education.

ADVANCIA is also:

• An incubator that supports the founding of 60 enterprises a year and offers: logistical support, coaching in project implementation, tools for market research and competition analysis, and opportunities to meet peers and to develop networking.
• An international summer university created in collaboration with other international partners for students who intend to be prepared for the challenge of company creation.
• A research center with three priorities: production of papers and articles, visibility, and recognition by both the academic and the business communities in the field of scientific research in entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.
• The “Entrepreneurs’ club of Paris” founded to help entrepreneurs develop good habits and become confirmed businessmen and to develop information sharing. It is particularly aimed at creators and buyers of Paris companies willing to exchange experiences and good practice with other entrepreneurs.
• A continuing education department that targets the needs of first-time, mature, and serial entrepreneurs and offers courses, workshops and professional training in entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.