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L’X at VivaTech: attracting talent and establishing itself as a key player in global innovation

L’X at VivaTech: attracting talent and establishing itself as a key player in global innovation Philippe Hazet, head of the École Polytechnique X-UP incubator, outlines the key considerations behind our participation in the 2026 edition of the Viva Technology trade fair. This major global event for innovation and new technologies will take

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One-third of the Next40 2026 startups founded or led by L’X alumni

One-third of the Next40 2026 startups founded or led by L’X alumni The winners of the 2026 edition of the Next40/FrenchTech 120 program, which supports the most promising French startups, were announced on June 17. One in three Next40 startups was founded, co-founded, or is led by an École Polytechnique alumnus; for

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Four young scientists are launching their research project at École Polytechnique

Four young scientists are launching their research project at École Polytechnique Elisabeth Maria Niel, Simone Kotthaus, Chloé Techens, and Clément Bonet have received funding from the École Polytechnique Foundation. These Launching Packages will enable them to set up their research teams within École Polytechnique’s laboratories.

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