UPPA Alumni Afterwork: a friendly gathering to explore entrepreneurship

Join the UPPA Alumni Afterwork, a special opportunity to network, discover inspiring career paths, and foster the entrepreneurial spirit in a friendly atmosphere. In 2025, this event is part of a dynamic of innovation and collaboration between students, alumni, and professionals. It’s an ideal opportunity to explore the world of startups, benefit from mentoring, and strengthen the cohesion of the University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour (UPPA) alumni network.SummaryAn evening combining conviviality, innovation, and entrepreneurship

The inspiring career paths of entrepreneurial alumni and students

1. Mentoring and collaboration opportunities within the UPPA network
2. Upcoming initiatives and how to participate
3. Frequently asked questions about the UPPA Alumni Afterwork
4. An evening combining conviviality, innovation, and entrepreneurship
5. The concept of the UPPA Alumni Afterwork is more than just a get-together. In reality, it’s a platform for exchange where conviviality blends with the challenges of innovation and entrepreneurship. Organized in a dynamic setting like the Hélioparc technology park in Pau, this event brings together local stakeholders, startups, students, and graduates, all driven by the desire to go beyond traditional metrics.

In 2025, the event takes advantage of the particularly favorable context for the emergence of new startups in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, notably thanks to the support of the region and the France 2030 investment plan. The proximity to innovation hubs like the Arkinova Activity Generator fosters a fertile environment to stimulate creativity and collaboration. The format is based on several key moments:

💡 Discussions based on testimonials from successful young entrepreneurs, as evidencedby the feedback from the previous afterwork event 🤝 Networking sessions to create synergies between professionals, students, and alumni

🎤 Presentations on innovation issues, particularly with experts in financing or startup strategy

• This type of event not only identifies growth drivers, it also fosters a culture of mentorship, allowing young entrepreneurs to benefit from valuable support. The objective is clear: to build a strong community capable of generating new ideas and accelerating their implementation. Why not take advantage of this relaxed atmosphere to explore new career paths or take the risk of launching your own project? The inspiring journeys of entrepreneurial graduates and students
• The richness of the UPPA Alumni Afterwork Event lies above all in the diversity of the journeys presented. The event highlights both difficult beginnings and dazzling successes, illustrating the multiplicity of possible paths to bring a business idea to life. In 2025, with the rise of startups in the region, these stories take on their full meaning and provide a real boost to the desire to become an entrepreneur.
• Among this year’s key figures are:

✨ Enola Fillaudeau and Cyrielle Mothes, co-founders of WOEMENS, an innovative platform for inclusive mobility, who capitalized on their training at UPPA to grow their project in a context of strong growth in the sector.

🔍 Sophie Escudé, operations director of an organization dedicated to digital education, testifying to how entrepreneurship can rely on solid training to achieve its ambitions.

🌱 Pierre Marcasuzaa, a manager specializing in biomimicry, illustrating the ability to combine entrepreneurship and sustainable development, two crucial challenges for 2025.🚀 Sylvain Berail, co-founder of Advanced Isotopic Analysis, whose innovation in isotopic analysis is opening doors to emerging international markets. At the same time, the Seeds of Entrepreneur platform highlights young project leaders with national student-entrepreneur status, such as Maylis Qaisi and Adrien Augé. These profiles perfectly illustrate the vitality of the UPPA network, which positions itself as a true talent incubator for the future. Initiatives like these inspiring journeys offer a dual perspective: on the one hand, they demonstrate the feasibility of getting started, with its challenges and successes; on the other, they encourage people to go further, increase collaborations, and explore innovation in a supportive environment. Discover the art of networking: make enriching professional connections, expand your network, and boost your career with effective strategies and practical advice. Mentoring and Collaboration Opportunities in the UPPA Network

Another significant benefit of participating in a UPPA Alumni Afterwork Event lies in the richness of the network created. Alumni, who often become experienced entrepreneurs or innovation leaders, play a key role by sharing their expertise during mentoring sessions or suggesting new potential synergies.

• This network, which extends far beyond Pau, extends regionally and nationally. It facilitates access to financing, industrial partners, and specific training. In 2025, the focus will also be on creating support modules for students, allowing them to gain confidence and accelerate their entrepreneurial journey.
• Mentoring Levers in the UPPA Ecosystem
• 🤝 Connecting budding entrepreneurs and industry professionals
• 📚 Training workshops and experience sharing

💡 Access to funding opportunities through competitions or regional funds Concrete collaborations already in place Type of collaboration

Examples

Mentoring

UPPA mentoring program, professional exchanges Personalized support, skills development Joint projects

Creation of prototypes for regional startups

Concrete innovation, rapid development

• University partnerships
• Joint workshops with the Hélioparc technology park
• Targeted training, skills improvement

This type of collaboration reflects a true synergy between local ecosystem stakeholders, making entrepreneurship more accessible, dynamic, and connected to a supportive community.

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www.univ-pau.fr

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