Research Collaborations
Save time and increase your competitive edge or research
Navigating through the EPFL ecosystem is inspiring but complex. We will scout and put you in touch with the right EPFL center of competence or laboratory, help you have access to state of the art research, and if requested connect you with funding facilitators. It is also our priority is to support the individual innovation needs of any companies to ensure your local and international competitiveness. As an innovation facilitator, we are at your disposal to support you in your business project, in particular by setting up collaborative projects financed by Innosuisse.
Academy or Industry, find your partner
Find your Industrial Partner
If you are a researcher, our team connects you with industry to develop tailor-made collaborations and supports you throughout your career with EPFL
Find your Academic Partner
If you are a company – small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or corporate companies – our team connects your to our 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.
Success story
Contact
Do you have questions? Do you need help? Don’t hesitate to contact us!
EPFL Vice Presidency for Innovation
EPFL Innovation Park
Building J
1015 Lausanne