Boosters

Build your prototype, strengthen your team with funded interns, test your idea, and de-risk your project — everything you need to move faster and make impact.

Ready to bring your startup idea to life?

The EPFL Startup Boosters are here to help you fast-track your journey to market. Whether you’re already supported by the EPFL Startup Launchpad or building your startup out of an EPFL lab, our Boosters are designed to give you the extra push you need at just the right time.

Think of Boosters as a toolbox of tailored services to help your project move forward, faster. From design and prototyping, to de-risking your idea, to funded internships that bring fresh talent and new perspectives into your team — we’ve got your back.

Whether it’s getting real-world feedback, validating your concept, or gaining hands-on support from interns with complementary skills, our programs help you test, refine, and grow your startup with confidence.

Let’s boost your startup journey — one smart step at a time.

Access expert support and services with EPFL Startup Boosters.

Design and Prototype

We believe a compelling prototype is more impactful than any slide in your pitch deck. Benefit from collaborating with talented designers, developers and engineers to take your project to the next level.

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De-risk

For your medtech or life science project to succeed, de-risking is a fundamental step. De-risking will help you analyse and assess potential challenges and opportunities and help you make the right decisions at the right time.

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Internship

We finance interns from different backgrounds to join startup projects incubated at EPFL labs. Benefit from extra resources, and more importantly, an outsider’s perspective and expertise on your budding idea.

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