Startup Community
Incubation spaces
The Station
Located on EPFL campus, The Station is a space for exchange between founders and students. It hosts workshops, meetups, and co-creation sessions, serving as a key point of contact between the startup ecosystem and the EPFL community.
La Forge
La Forge is the EPFL Innovation Park’s incubator for early-stage tech startups. It offers workspace, targeted support, and direct access to EPFL’s scientific and entrepreneurial ecosystem (external link)..
The Garage
The Garage is a prototyping and experimentation space for student projects and young startups. It’s a hands-on environment where ideas are built, tested, and refined through collaboration and creativity (external link).
Events calendar
Browse the startup support ecosystem
Resources for founders
Startup growth doesn’t happen in isolation. Through accelerator programs, business trips, and networking opportunities, we help founders explore new markets, connect with the right people, and sharpen their business strategy.
Start your journey with the Startup Launchpad
We offer tailored guidance, targeted funding and services, and a connected community to help you take your first steps toward building a successful startup.
License your research with the TTO
EPFL’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO) helps researchers turn scientific research into business opportunities through licensing and strategic partnerships.
Get coaching support
We offer expert support to navigate the administrative, legal, and financial steps of securing Innosuisse funding (external link).
Grow your business
the EPFL Innovation Park offers a dynamic environment for startups, scale-ups, and corporate innovation teams. With office space, networking opportunities, and tailored support, it’s the ideal place to accelerate your growth (external link).
Business trips
Explore new markets, meet international investors, and immerse yourself in leading innovation ecosystems. Our business trips offer founders a unique opportunity to broaden their perspective, build strategic connections, and accelerate their growth on a global scale.
Acceleration programs
Our acceleration programs support startups at every stage of their journey, offering targeted guidance, expert resources, and access to key networks. Whether focused on cybersecurity, women’s health, or environmental regeneration, each initiative is designed to help impactful technologies emerge and scale.