On this page, you’ll find a selection of early-stage startups currently in the pre-seed phase, receiving support from or incubating at EPFL. Founded by researchers, students, and entrepreneurs, these ventures are developing cutting-edge technologies across fields such as deeptech, medtech, biotech, IT, and cleantech.
As they progress from concept to company, they benefit from EPFL’s startup programs, funding opportunities, and innovation ecosystem. Explore these startups-in-creation and discover the future of innovation emerging from EPFL.
For additionnal details and contact information, click on their executive summaries 📝.
| Startup Project | Description | Project Leader(s) | Executive Summary |
| BCellOne | High throughput intracellular delivery enabling gene and cell therapy | Miguel Solsona and Blandine Vergier | 📝 |
| Inkocell Therapeutics | First curative treatment for cardiac fibrosis – via CAR-NK engineered cells | Angela Madurga Alonso and Mathieu Girardin | 📝 |
| IRIS | Instrument for imaging and molecular profiling of single cells | Joern Pezoldt and Johannes Bues | 📝 |
| Lemna Bio | Innovative platform for easy running of molecular simulations for drug & biomolecule development | Moustafa Houmani | 📝 |
| MedPEP | A platform for the development and specific cellular delivery of protease inhibitors for cancer treatment | Aaron Petruzzella | 📝 |
| MOLECL | Unprecedented accuracy for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation. | Andrey Chernev | 📝 |
| Startup Project | Description | Project Leader(s) | Executive Summary |
| Circelec | Eco-friendly printed circuit boards for recyclable smart tag | Nicolas Fumeaux and James Bourely | 📝 |
| InSituMetrix | Providing accurate and reliable in-situ stress data required for safe carbon capture and storage | Angelica Tuttolomondo and Alex Horvath | 📝 |
| Phorest | Unlcoking biomass-derived lignin as a widespread, sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived raw materials | Serhii Shyshkanov | 📝 |
| SafeShore | Managing sea-level rise with innovative adoptable coastal defence infrastructure | Tara Habibi, Thomas Keller and Shanin Maghsoudizand | 📝 |
| Startup Project | Description | Project Leader(s) | Executive Summary |
| Automate | Facilitates laboratory automation by providing access to modular robot | Vincenzo Scamarcio | 📝 |
| Focus: Adaptive Loupes | Auto-focusing glasses – manufacture an improved version of the current prototype, deployable on the market. | Nathan Decurnex and Amin Debabeche | 📝 |
| Embodied AI | Human comfortable around robots. We are working at the first commercial-grade soft manipulator. | Francesco Stella | 📝 |
| Hikane | Intuitive haptic feedback system integrated into the white cane, designed to help visually impaired individuals navigate safely | Antoine Perrin and Tristan Tarasi | 📝 |
| Protonica | Making proton therapy accessible | Veronica Leccese and Benoît Truc | 📝 |
| Qanova Tech | State-of-the-art parametric amplifier fulfilling researchers’ amplification needs while minimizing noise | Simone Frasca | 📝 |
| Quanexum | Quanexum drives the development of cryogenic electronics to meet the rising demand for always-improving computation, sensing and emerging quantum technologies | Hung-Chi Han | 📝 |
| Raven Robotics | Distributed aerial inspection solution for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) applications | İzzet Kağan Erünsal | 📝 |
| SIMORGH | Automatic and high precision Acoustic Emission–MicroSeismic monitoring | Maalek Momeni | 📝 |
| Startup Project | Description | Project Leader(s) | Executive Summary |
| Myriad Optics | Detection of bacterial contamination in the food industry with Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy | Marwan El Chazli | 📝 |
| Startup Project | Description | Project Leader(s) | Executive Summary |
| Badger | Badger offers a suite of tools for businesses to reward customers, increase retention, and simplify acquisition. | Paolo Trifoni and Bruno Trivelli | 📝 |
| StegaMatter | Embedding digital intelligence directly into product surfaces through a steganographic approach | Dan Cai | 📝 |
| Syre.ai | Accelerating scientific discovery through data sharing, collaboration, and accessibility | Brian Carlsen | 📝 |
| Timely | Enabling anyone to experience the joy of speaking new languages without the struggle of learning them | Valentin Hartmann and Lars Klein | 📝 |
| Unki | Revolutionize travel planning, making it seamless and personalized | Alexandre Reis De Matos and Gabriel Veigas Marques | 📝 |
| ZigZag | A groundbreaking technological innovation designed to enhance data transfer in backbone networks and data centers, a critical need accelerated by the rise of Artificial Intelligence, including systems like ChatGPT. | Niyazi Dinc and Mustafa Yildirim | 📝 |
| Startup Project | Description | Project Leader(s) | Executive Summary |
| Dexterous Endoscopes | Enabling minimally invasive surgeries in difficult-to-reach sinus and larynx areas with innovative smart endoscopes – reducing surgery time and complication risks. | Yegor Piskarev | 📝 |
| FiberLab | Improving the quality of life for those with chronic wounds thanks to personalized care in their home | Bastien Schyrr | 📝 |
| Helix Screen | Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to understand how the active genes (mRNA) in a patient’s cell changes and thus identify the right treatment | Yueyun Zhang | 📝 |
| Mechagel | Ground breaking adhesive hydrogel for the treatment of knee cartilage lesions | Peyman Karami | 📝 |
| MoleSense | Wearable devices with molecurly insights, in particular hormone levels | Gian Luca Barbruni and Ata Golparvar | 📝 |
| MyJoint | New sensor-based system to estimate knee abduction to prevent ACL injury | Mina Baniasad and Hadrien Morand | 📝 |
| MyoLink | Enhancing gait rehabilitation with real-time, actionable data | Vincent Mendez | 📝 |
| SCIDENTIFY | Identifying blood cancers, one cell at a time. | Cedric David Koolen | 📝 |
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Contact
EPFL Startup Launchpad
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EPFL Innovation Park J
CH-1015 Lausanne