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The Open Innovation Platform at the heart of the EPFL Innovation Park

Open Innovation is key to a successful growth strategy, but how to embrace it ? What types of partnerships are possible between companies and university research ecosystems?

KNOVA is an Open Innovation Platform that supports companies leveraging university research ecosystem to nurture their innovation, while also providing startups and researchers in the EPFL ecosystem with the chance to make a global impact with their technologies.

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Sipchem InnoVent: Innovating with EPFL

03.07.25Innovation

After two years in EPFL’s KNOVA Open Innovation programme, Sipchem InnoVent, the innovation and venture-capital arm of parent company Sipchem, has continued its impressive growth from its base in the EPFL Innovation Park. This progress is driven by deep engagement in KNOVA, an active on-campus presence, and a clear, agile innovation strategy.

© 2024 Kistler and Swiss Solar Boat team

How student lead projects can help companies develop new products

21.02.24EPFL

EPFL’s Swiss Solar Boat team to test exciting new sensing technology with Swiss system and sensor leader Kistler via KNOVA, EPFL’s Open Innovation Platform.

18 companies joining the KNOVA platform to innovate

07.02.24EPFL

KNOVA , EPFL’s Open Innovation Platform from the Vice Presidency for Innovation, kicks off this February its fourth year with a record number of partner companies.

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