Campus Life
Being a student at ESAM isn’t just about attending classes—it’s also about being part of a vibrant and diverse community. It’s about discovering fellow students, creating unforgettable memories, and getting involved in innovative projects!
ESAM also offers its students a smart selection of services throughout their studies.
Student Associations
Throughout the year, the BDE WILD and Virage offer events such as welcome seminars, breakfasts, mentoring events, parties… You can join the BDE from your second year for a minimum of one year! It’s your chance to create any festive events you’d like!
The Bureau des Associations (BDA) is in charge of organizing celebrations and activities for the entire campus. You’ll see them at the integration party, Parc Astérix trips, campus laser tag events, and more.
Want to explore your passions?
Get involved in one of our specialized student clubs to create innovative projects that reflect your interests and ambitions.
You can join these associations starting in your very first year and stay involved for as long as you wish!
The BDS (Bureau des Sports) is dedicated to organizing sports activities for all ESAM students.
From regular sports classes to occasional events like charity runs or sports tournaments, the BDS keeps the campus active and connected.
Professional Associations
The Why Not Factory – ESAM’s Business Incubator
The Why Not Factory is a unique, experimental, creative, and educational space where students, entrepreneurs, and experts combine their efforts to create and develop projects. For ESAM students, it’s an extraordinary opportunity to learn differently and learn better.
A unique incubator
The Why Not Factory is a unique, experimental, creative, and educational space where students, entrepreneurs, and experts come together to develop and grow their projects.
For ESAM students, it’s an incredible opportunity to learn differently — and learn better.
A proven track record
The Why Not Factory incubator has supported over 350 project leaders and helped launch 70 companies.
This success comes from innovative teaching methods and hands-on projects aligned with real business needs.
From idea to project, from project to company, from company to success
“A journey of a thousand miles always begins with a single step.”
— Tao Te King, Lao Tzu
#1 The Idea
You join The Why Not Factory and pitch your idea.
#2 The Project
Attend networking nights with other entrepreneurs to enrich and develop your concept.
#3 Incubation
Participate in workshops and hackathons to gain the management fundamentals needed to grow your project.
#4 The First Competition
Work with our team of 10 expert coaches to overcome key challenges — legal, financial, accounting, and more.
#5 The First Euro of Revenue
Leverage The Why Not Factory’s network to grow your sales and boost your opportunities.
#6 Success
Become a coach yourself and help new students bring their ideas to life.
“I had the chance to join ESAM’s incubator during my studies because I had been wanting to start my own business for a while. At first, I had many doubts: like many students, I thought that balancing school and entrepreneurship was impossible.
Thanks to the incubator, I was able to clarify my business idea and gain confidence. Several things helped me during this phase: the coaches — entrepreneurs and professionals who were always ready to listen; other students with the same entrepreneurial drive; and the coworking space available to us.
I benefited from this ecosystem throughout the creation process, from the initial idea to modeling my project. At each stage, the support and coaching grew stronger.
Today, as an alumnus, I’m lucky to be part of the IGENSIA Education Group (formerly Groupe IGS) incubator — a natural next step — with the same recipe: one young person, one idea, and an entire ecosystem to bring it to life.”
— Antonin Bernard, Co-founder of SOLPEDINN