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Four EPFL startups projects boosted by Ignition and Innogrant funding

Published:08.05.25 — Four promising startup projects have just received a boost from the EPFL Startup Launchpad, thanks to Ignition and Innogrant funding: PowerCore and StegaMatter each secured an Ignition Grant to develop breakthrough solutions in sustainable energy storage and embedded digital trust. MoleSense and DeltaSpark were awarded Innogrants to accelerate the development of their cutting-edge technologies in women’s health and carbon capture.

3 new startup projects secure grants from the Startup Launchpad

Published:29.01.25 — Three new startup projects from EPFL have received support from the Startup Launchpad. Quanexum develops automated measurement systems and transistor models for cryogenic electronics, making low-temperature circuit design faster, more precise, and more accessible. Scholé AI leverages artificial intelligence to create personalized training programs that help professionals quickly acquire AI and data skills through interactive and scalable content. Both startup projects have been awarded an Ignition Grant of CHF 30,000. Meanwhile, Lemna Bio, which harnesses AI-powered geometric transformers to accelerate and enhance biomolecule design for drug development, has received an Innogrant of CHF 100,000.

Sciencepreneurs: turning disruptive innovation into startups

Published:28.11.24 — At EPFL, the journey from groundbreaking scientific discovery to entrepreneurial success has a name: Sciencepreneur. This new status recognizes and supports researchers actively incubating startup projects within EPFL labs. It serves as a unifying framework for all entrepreneurs launching startups within EPFL, consolidating them under one umbrella and creating a shared identity.