Live & build with fellow founders

Uneed Residency

A collaborative residency bringing together entrepreneurs and indie hackers from around the world under the same roof: to work, connect, and build meaningful relationships.

Manoir de la Plume: Nantes, France
October 26 – November 2, 2026
Batch 2 is full

Watch the presentation

Discover what the Uneed Residency is all about.

Open day

Come meet the residents

For one day, the manor opens its doors to the French product scene. Come meet the residents, see what they are building and talk products with founders who ship.

Thursday, October 30
Nantes, France (address sent by email)
With the residents of Batch 2
0/1000
Optional: what you are working on, who you would like to meet.

Our sponsors

The companies making Batch 2 possible.

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Postiz

postiz.com

The ultimate AI social media scheduling tool. Schedule, analyze, and grow across all your channels from one place, open source.

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Creem

creem.io

The complete platform for software companies. Payments, taxes, compliance, and revenue splits, all handled for you.

The Concept

Inspired by a month-long Hacker Residency in Vietnam, Uneed Residency is a flexible framework where international entrepreneurs live and work under the same roof, building meaningful connections while staying focused on their projects.

Work

Focus on your projects in a distraction-free setting alongside other builders

Connect

Meet like-minded entrepreneurs from different countries and backgrounds

Exchange

Get feedback, share ideas, and create lasting professional relationships

Document

Share the experience through social media, blog posts, videos, and livestreams

Who we're looking for

Revenue-generating entrepreneurs

Already making money from your projects

International

From France, Europe, and beyond

Passionate and friendly

Ready to build meaningful connections, passionate about building

Active on social media

For the first edition, being active on social media is a plus to help us promote the event

The Villa

A 19th-century manor nestled just 10 minutes from Nantes train station. 400m² of space where you'll feel right at home.

Vue panoramique du manoir 19ème siècle avec son parc et sa façade
Salons en enfilade de 75m² baignés de lumière
Salle à manger de 60m² avec grande table pour 20 personnes
Grande terrasse tournée vers le parc verdoyant
Cuisine ouverte moderne avec grand îlot en châtaignier massif
Chambre spacieuse avec lit king size et salle de bain privée
Vue du parc et des jardins depuis la terrasse du manoir
Bain nordique 8 personnes dans le jardin
Terrains de pétanque dans le parc du manoir
Deuxième chambre avec vue sur le parc
11Bedrooms
10Bathrooms
20Seats at the table
400m²Living space

Living spaces

  • 75m² lounges connected to terrace & park
  • 60m² dining room with open kitchen
  • Modern equipped kitchen with large island
  • Large terrace overlooking the park

Activities & extras

  • Nordic bath (8 persons)
  • Two pétanque courts
  • Board games & outdoor games
  • Accommodation & meals included

The Editions

Each edition brings together a new group of founders. Explore the residents, photos, and sponsors of every batch.

Batch 2

Full
Manoir de la Plume, Nantes, France October 26 – November 2, 2026 13 residents
View edition
Batch 1

Batch 1

Full
Manoir de la Plume, Nantes, France May 26 – June 2, 2026 14 residents
View edition

What is Uneed?

Uneed is a product launch platform where makers and entrepreneurs showcase their projects to a global audience. An independent alternative to Product Hunt, built by an indie hacker, for indie hackers.

1M+
Visitors in 2025
6+
Years running
$135K
Revenue in 2025

Want to join batch #3?

Residents are picked by hand. Tell us what you are building and you will hear about the next edition before anyone else.

0/1000
Your project, where it is at (revenue, users) and why you want to join.

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