Philanthropy
Three people seated on the EPFL Esplanade © Adrien Buttier / EPFL 2024
Your support drives EPFL and society forward
Faced with the major challenges of the 21st century, EPFL reaffirms its role as a driving force in innovation, research, and education in Switzerland and beyond. To fulfil its mission, EPFL needs to rely on third-party funding, to complement public funding.
Philanthropists are vital partners in EPFL’s ecosystem, working alongside public and industrial collaborators to be a catalyst for Swiss innovation. They are essential to EPFL’s commitment to fuel the minds that will shape the future, push the boundaries of knowledge, and transform scientific discoveries into tangible solutions, with the aim of having a real impact on society.
At EPFL, philanthropy means the opportunity to affect lasting, positive change on society by contributing to cutting-edge research, education, technology and innovation.
A gift to EPFL is an investment in the people and ideas that can build a sustainable, inclusive, innovation-driven future for Switzerland and beyond.
Your donation powers real change
Philanthropists are essential to EPFL’s success. Every gift helps us grow our impact – turning ideas into startups, patents, and life-changing tools. For every Swiss franc you give, more than five flow back into Switzerland’s economy – fueling innovation, sustainability, and global leadership.
Donors and Partners
Thanks to them, our campus thrives: research advances, projects take off, talent flourishes, and the future is being shaped.
Contact & Team
Our team is here to inform, advise, and support you – whether you’re interested in learning about the impact of donations, exploring ways to contribute, or receiving personalized guidance.