INCUBATION PROGRAM
ASCENT is the tripartite incubation program dedicated to action sports startups. Five startups, twelve months of intensive support, three partners across Europe and North America.
THE PROGRAM
Run by ActionSporTech with EuroSIMA and Mont X, ASCENT selects five startups building for the riders, fans, organizers and brands of action sports. One-to-one mentoring, collective workshops, access to the European cluster network and a gateway to the North American market. From the open call to the Demo Day, twelve months to go from the field to the market.
THREE PARTNERS
Operations & mentoring 
Visibility & Europe 
Canada & North America FIVE SEATS. TWELVE MONTHS. THREE PARTNERS.
The program, calendar, criteria and application all live on the dedicated site.
KEY FACTS
- 5 startups selected per cohort
- 12 months of support, from the Surf Summit to the Demo Day
- Open call launching June 2026
- Kick-off at the EuroSIMA Surf Summit, late September 2026, Seignosse
- Final Demo Day in fall 2027
ASCENT has its own website. ascent.actionsportech.fr