Tech Launchpad
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Bringing the right support at the right time
Every startup has its own needs and journey to success. We work with you through the full incubation period. Based on your individual needs, you receive dedicated funding, tailored external expertise, and the opportunity to connect with a powerful network.
Booster: Design
Develop people-driven technology with your customer at its heart
Booster: Interns
Hire a Master’s student or recent graduate to build your team
Booster: Derisk
Mitigate risks to become investor ready
Thematic Open Calls
EPFL-Quantum call
Accelerate the journey from bench to market in the quantum technologies of tomorrow
Isabelle Musy Award
Foster women entrepreneurship in science and technology
Other funding opportunities
Find out about other funding opportunities in the ecosystem
Up-and-coming startups from the Tech Launchpad
Partner Services
With market insights, expert analysis, and unique data, GlobalData will help you better understand your future market. Get privileged access to GlobalData through your Tech Launchpad contact.
Fundsup helps you find investment connections that matter. Join the dedicated EPFL Fundsup channel to increase your visibility and expand your network.
Alliance offers expert support on non-dilutive funding applications. Work with your Tech Launchpad contact to define your need and find a potential funding opportunity.
FAQ
The Tech Launchpad supports all entrepreneurs dedicated to building a business which will solve a compelling problem using innovative technology. To be eligible for joining the Tech Launchpad program, you will need to be a full-time founder based at EPFL and anchored at an EPFL lab.
Our focus is incubation and preparing you and your company for the next step. Once you’re incorporated, we step back and watch you grow.
Yes, but you’ll need to have a EPFL lab ready to host you. EPFL is home to world-leading laboratories that span disciplines and areas of expertise. By incubating in an EPFL lab, you and your idea will have access to world-class facilities backed by leading scientific advisors. Find a lab with the unique scientific edge you need here https://www.epfl.ch/labs/
Yes absolutely. All innovative technologies with scaling potential are welcome.
No. Every startup has its own needs and journey to success. There’s no one way to reach this. It’s our role to help you with the right support at the right time.
Fill out our registration form – tell us about your project, what you’ve done, and what you need to move forward. If your form fits our criteria, we will invite you for a meeting. Together we will assess the best Tech Launchpad programme to support your idea and send you the detailed application forms.
Contact
Do you want to know more about our activities? Do you have an idea for us? Please send us an email to [email protected]