Startup Launchpad

We build and support the companies, people, and technology that will change the way society works for the better. We offer funding, support and passion to EPFL entrepreneurs helping them bring their ideas to market.

We help build the companies of tomorrow

Student Startup Launchpad

Fostering the next generation of student founders

Tech Launchpad

Providing entrepreneurs the right support at the right time.

Community

Partnering for growth – connecting with experts, alumni, and investors

Impact

320

Startups created since 2000

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2’636

MCHF raised funding from 2000 to 2020

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40

Projects in incubation

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Learn more about the current projects we support

AICA

The difficulty of programming robots makes the technology inaccessible to many companies, especially the small batch manufacturers, AICA, aims to change that.

Retreeva

Retreeva has developed an innovative solution for recovering the trace amounts of gold lost during production and returning it to the production cycle.

Allure

Meet the company who has, literally, reinvented the wheel with its vision to shape the future of personal mobility.

Meet our startups

Our focus is incubation and preparing for the next step. Once you’re incorporated, we step back and watch you grow.

Browse through the lists of EPFL Startups or EPFL Startups in creation.

Venture Leaders Cleantech

Venture Leaders Cleantech brings 10 innovative Swiss startups to Munich from October 17th to 21th, 2022 for a week of intensive networking, business development and investor pitching. This will be an exclusive opportunity…

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Catégorie: Echéance

Grants for Entrepreneurial Projects in Quantum

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Catégorie: Appel à proposition

BRIDGE Proof of Concept: special call 2022 for BSc & MSc graduates

05-09-202205-09-2022

Catégorie: Appel à proposition

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News

Startup brings RNA sequencing into the age of big data

29.06.22Innovation

EPFL spin-off Alithea Genomics has developed a system that allows scientists to easily tag bulk RNA samples with molecular barcodes so they can be processed by the hundreds in one single tube. The technology promises to dramatically shorten and streamline sample preparation for RNA sequencing, which will enable new applications for this technology, such as biomarker discovery and drug development.

© 2022 Thomas Bachofner CEO | Owner and Manfred Herz CEO abavent | Owner

School Rebound: a Tech seed loan to improve children's handwriting

28.06.22Innovation

Founded in 2021, EPFL startup School Rebound has developed Dynamilis to help children overcome their learning difficulties. The Digital Seed loan from the Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) will allow the start-up to validate its subscription business model, find the best acquisition channel and continue the development of Dynamilis.

© 2022 Changemakers x Blaze Award Ceremony EPFL

Startup accelerator Blaze is already completing its 3rd edition

17.06.22Innovation

The new accelerator for startups created by EPFL students, Blaze, concludes its third cohort in summer 2022, with a total of 25 startup projects to its name. A look back at the creation of the program with input from its entrepreneurs.

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