Science Accueil

Name

Science Accueil

Legal name

Science Accueil

Website

https://science-accueil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Scientist Relocation Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Blended Exchange (COIL) Partnerships (EDAIABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Research Universities with National Laboratories/Big Science Facilities (EDAHAAAJ)

Keywords

• International scientist relocation
• French language training
• Researcher mobility services
• Housing assistance programs
• Cultural integration support

Headquarters

HQ city

Gif-sur-yvette

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Property owners pay an annual membership fee of €80 for renewal or €60 for new members to list their properties on the Science Accueil platform and access support services.
2. French language courses: Revenue from French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses including semester-based courses, summer intensive courses (€201), and on-demand/customized courses for individuals and organizations.
3. Summer school support services: Science Accueil provides logistical and cultural guidance services for summer schools organized by scientific establishments and embassies, including airport welcome, accommodation booking, meals, transportation, and cultural excursions.
4. Chinese language courses: Chinese initiation courses offered at €20/hour for institutional staff and anyone interested in discovering Chinese culture.
5. Training catalog for institutions: Conferences and workshops training programs for institutional administrative staff, with downloadable training catalogs available for download.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Science Accueil is a non-profit association that supports international scientists, researchers, students, and their families relocating to the Île-de-France region of France. Its core offerings include French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses in multiple formats, housing search assistance with access to approximately 6,500 furnished accommodations, and administrative guidance for visas, residence permits, health insurance, and banking. The GATE (Guichet d'Accueil des Talents Etrangers) one-stop service point at the Paris-Saclay campus consolidates these administrative services with partner agencies.

Product overview

Science Accueil is a non-profit association that provides a comprehensive service ecosystem for international scientists relocating to the Paris-Saclay region of France. The core offering consists of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses (semester-based, summer intensive, and on-demand formats), housing services (access to 6,500+ furnished accommodations), and administrative assistance (visas, residence permits, health insurance, banking). The GATE (Guichet d'Accueil des Talents Etrangers) serves as a one-stop physical service point for completing administrative procedures. Supporting programs include an Alumni Network for ongoing mentorship, a Reassurance Program for adaptation support, and workshops for scientists and institutional staff. All services are provided free of charge to members. The organization partners with member institutions including universities, grandes écoles, and research centers across Île-de-France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GATE (Guichet d'Accueil des Talents Etrangers): Service desk for international talents, students, and scientists at Paris-Saclay for administrative procedures related to arrival and stay in France

Products and services

• French as a Foreign Language (FLE) Courses French language instruction for international scientists and their families, offered in multiple formats including semester-based courses, semi-intensive summer courses, and on-demand personalized training for individuals and organizations.
• Housing Services Assistance finding furnished accommodations including access to approximately 6,500 housing offers, with services for scientists seeking housing and property owners offering housing inventory.
• GATE (Guichet d'Accueil des Talents Etrangers) One-stop physical service point at Université Paris-Saclay campus where international scientists complete administrative procedures including residence permits, health coverage, banking, and family benefits with on-site partner agencies (CPAM, CAF, CROUS, RATP, France Travail, Campus France).
• Administrative Assistance Support with visa applications, residence permits, health insurance registration, bank account opening, and other administrative procedures for international scientists relocating to France.
• Summer Schools Program Logistical and cultural support for scientific establishments and embassies organizing summer programs, including airport welcome services, accommodation booking, meals, transportation, and cultural excursions for international students.
• Chinese Language Initiation Courses Chinese language initiation courses offered at €20/hour for institutional staff and anyone interested in discovering Chinese culture, with 1 hour 20 minute sessions during weekday lunchtimes.
• Training Programs for Institutions Conferences and workshops training programs for administrative staff at universities, grandes écoles, and research institutions on international mobility procedures and best practices for welcoming international scientists.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of Science Accueil tenants are international scientists, demonstrating strong reach into the target demographic
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Euraxess FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience Accueil is a partner of the Euraxess France network and operates a Euraxess service center at its headquarters in Gif-sur-Yvette. Euraxess is a European initiative supporting researcher mobility. Science Accueil displays the Euraxess logo prominently as an official partner.
• Région Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience Accueil is a partner of the regional government initiative. The organization is referenced as a partner of the regional program for scientific attractiveness and international mobility support.
• Université Paris-SaclaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor institutional partner hosting the GATE service point at its campus library. Science Accueil provides international mobility services for university students, doctoral candidates, and researchers. Joint services include residence permit assistance and campus life support.
• IP Paris (Institut Polytechnique de Paris)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution with dedicated GATE services for IP Paris students and researchers. Services include residence permit support, health information, and academic affairs guidance.
• CPAM (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance agency partner at the GATE. CPAM operators provide on-site information on health coverage registration and complex health situations for international scientists.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily benefits agency partner at the GATE. CAF operators provide information on housing aid and other family allowances with ongoing file monitoring.
• CROUS de VersaillescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent services organization partner at the GATE. CROUS provides information on student housing, scholarships, university dining, sports, and cultural activities.
• RATPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParis transit authority partner at the GATE. RATP advisors provide information on transport tickets, Navigo passes, Line B services, and mobility in Essonne.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment services partner at the GATE. Provides information and support on digital services, job search, student jobs, CVs, cover letters, and skills development.
• Campus FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration and social connection workshop partner at the GATE. Campus France advisors facilitate meetings between international students and researchers over coffee to support social integration.
• AXA Group (via FNAK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance offer specially negotiated by the Fondation Nationale Alfred Kastler (FNAK) for researchers hosted in France, including PhD students. Science Accueil members can benefit from this group insurance offer.
• Fondation Alfred Kastler (FNAK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing negotiated insurance offers for researchers. Science Accueil facilitates access to these negotiated rates for members and displays the FNAK logo. Also provides documentation on administrative formalities.
• Banking partnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking institutions with locations in Orsay, Gif-sur-Yvette, Jouy-en-Josas, Palaiseau, Massy, and Evry. Science Accueil has negotiated offers for international scientists who need to open bank accounts for rental procedures and daily life in France.
• ECLA ResidencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel residence partner in Palaiseau that is a true connected campus with co-working spaces, gyms, cinema, and other shared facilities. Hosts a Science Accueil antenna office dedicated to supporting residents.

Scale indicators4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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