Research Collaborations

Save time and increase your competitive edge or research
Navigating the EPFL ecosystem is inspiring — but it can be complex. Our Industry Liaison Office team helps you identify and connect with the right research labs or centers of competences, access cutting-edge scientific knowledge, and, if needed, connect with funding facilitators.
We are also committed to supporting the specific innovation needs of companies to strengthen both local and international competitiveness. As innovation facilitators, we are at your service to support your business or research project.
Academy or Industry, find your partner

Connecting Researchers with Industry
If you are a researcher, we connect you with industry to develop tailor-made collaborations and supports you throughout your career with EPFL.

Connecting Industry with Research
If you are a company – small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or corporate companies – we connect your to researchers to develop tailor-made collaborations.
Other ressources for industry collaborations

Join an innovation project
Explore EPFL’s flagship initiatives that allow the exploration of emerging fields.

Use our infrastructure
EPFL offers a wide range of research infrastructures on its various campuses accessible to EPFL members and external users.

Templates for collaborations
Understand the different ways to set-up collaborations between EPFL and industry.

Support for innovation beyond EPFL
Carry out a scientific research project with an EPFL laboratory. The Alliance Industrial Liaison program meets your needs and helps you find the right partner for your innovation project.
Industry – Academia joint initiatives

Research-IDEAS
A joint initiative of Zeiss and EPFL

SBB-EPFL Research Initiative
Fostering knowledge and solutions for the future of mobility.
Contact
Do you have questions? Do you need help? Don’t hesitate to contact us!
EPFL Vice Presidency for Innovation and Impact
EPFL Innovation Park
Building J
1015 Lausanne