EPFL Investor Day
While the first part of the day is dedicated exclusively to investors and high-tech startups, the second half of this year’s program opens to a wider audience.
On the day
- Startups pitches
- Conferences, plenary with keynotes and roundtable
- Startup and accelerator village
- Networking
- Highlights cutting-edge initiatives
- One-to-one meetings (for investors / startups only)
- EPFL discovery lab tours (for investors only)
The first part of the day is dedicated exclusively to investors and high-tech startups, accessible by invitation only.
If you are an investor or a tech startup based in Western Switzerland and would like to join this unique oppotunity, we invite you to claim your entry by reaching out to us. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an invitation.
The second part of this year’s program is open to a wider audience.
Participation is free, registration is mandatory
14:45 – 15:00
Doors open & registration
15:05 – 15:20
Launch of the AI Startup Launchpad
| Discover EPFL’s AI Startup Launchpad, a new initiative designed to be a premier incubator for startups at the forefront of artificial intelligence. |
15:20 – 15:50
SICTIC Class “How to successfully invest in Swiss startups“
| SICTIC‘s most experienced board members and investors will share insights on investing in Switzerland’s thriving startup ecosystem. Discover strategies, success stories, and essential factors for effective startup investment (key points covered: Innovation landscape in Switzerland, case studies on Swiss startups, the added value of Business Angels, understanding company valuation and funding needs, building a strong startup portfolio through angel investing) followed by Q&A. |
16:00 – 17:15
Keynotes and Roundtable: “Staying Ahead: Harnessing the Power of the High-Tech Ecosystem for Competitive Advantage”
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Dynamic keynotes and a roundtable session will explore how Switzerland and Europe can strengthen their high-tech ecosystems to maintain global competitiveness. Topics will include building collaborations, securing growth funding for startups, and the role of government in shaping industrial policy. Keynote speakers includes:
Following the keynotes, Daniel Gutenberg and Patrick Aebischer will be joined by Emile de Rijk, Co-founder and CEO of Swissto12, and Madiha Derouazi, CSO at AC Immune, for a roundtable moderated by Jordi Montserrat, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Venturelab. |
17:30 – 18:00
Pitch Session: Startups in Creation
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Experience a showcase of groundbreaking ideas as emerging entrepreneurs pitch their startups, offering a glimpse into the next generation of innovation. |
18:00 – 19:30
Networking & Closing Aperitif
| Conclude the day with networking opportunities during the closing aperitif, providing a chance to connect with investors, startups, and innovation enthusiasts. |
- Nurture your network and build valuable relationships – connect with fellow investors and engage with entrepreneurs
- Explore investment opportunities in tech startups – attend pitch sessions
- Discover the future disruptive technological trends – gain insights into emerging technologies and market trends
EPFL Investor Day will take place at the SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The SwissTech Convention Center is one of the largest conference centers in the Lake Geneva region hosting events of international fame. This majestic building is distinguished by its modernity, its innovative technologies and a warm and experienced team.
Address:
SwissTech Convention Center
Quartier Nord EPFL
Route Louis-Favre 2
1024 Ecublens – Switzerland
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Innovation is crucial to Switzerland’s prosperity, with a zest for science and entrepreneurship playing a key role. It’s only when research results or good ideas find their way into the market that new jobs are created, or solutions are developed for social and technological progress. UBS has a long tradition of cooperation with research, targeted promotion of training and further education, and support for entrepreneurship in Switzerland. That’s why we are proud to partner with EPFL to organize Investor Day. |
Partners
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The canton of Vaud is the main center for research and innovation in Switzerland and is one of the wealthiest regions in the world. Science and industry work hand in hand thanks to the presence of globally renowned universities, research centers and companies, providing entrepreneurs with endless possibilities for innovation. Discover more here. |
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Swisscom Ventures is a multi-vertical B2B SaaS and DeepTech investor, founded in 2007 to drive superior returns and foster industry-leading innovation. They have supported the growth of over 80 technology companies, leveraging their extensive expertise and global presence. With offices in Switzerland (Zurich, Bern, Lausanne) and the USA (Silicon Valley), they manage and advise assets exceeding $650 million, investing across the entire life cycle of high-potential startups. |
A thriving start
In its inaugural year, Investor Day attracted over 700 participants, including venture capitalists, corporate innovators, family offices, startup founders, and accelerators.
The exclusive event took place at SwissTech Convention Center on the EPFL campus in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Wednesday 8 November 2023. It brought together the broader investment community to connect with their peers and engage with the most innovative tech startups from Western Switzerland.
Over the course of the day, investors and entrepreneurs had the opportunity to connect, explore investment opportunities, and discover future disruptive technological trends.
Get the full impression of 2023!
They pitched in 2023
| Healthtech | |
| Resistell | Revolutionary alternative for antibiotic susceptibility test. |
| Neurosoft Bioelectronics | Soft implantable electrodes for the nervous system. |
| Volumina Medical | Dynamic biomaterials for reconstructive and plastic surgery. |
| EarlySight | Better diagnosis and monitoring of eye diseases. |
| Xsensio | Develops next-generation wearable devices that track biochemical information at the surface of the skin. |
| Artiria Medical | Neurovascular healthcare with cutting-edge minimally invasive medical technologies. |
| BEYOND GENOMiX | Diagnosis of idiopathic (unknown cause) infertility. |
| Regenosca | Implants to avoid a second surgical site in tissue repair. |
| Parithera | A medical device to detect cancer treatment resistance. |
| Industrials | ||
| CompPair Technologies | Healable and sustainable composites to improve circularity. | |
| Twiice | Powered exoskeletons for walking assistance. | |
| Oryl Photonics | Solving the insoluble for better and effective medicine. | |
| DeepLight | Photonic integrated circuits with ultra-low loss. | |
| MATIS | The MATIS camera and software are designed for forgery detection. We focus on the art authentication market. | |
| Elythor | Drones for inspecting and monitoring linear infrastructure. | |
| 3D2Cut | Become a Master pruner – without training. | |
| Swistor | Fast charging, long lasting, sustainable power sources | |
| Corintis | Enabling the computing of tomorrow with in-chip cooling | |
| Cleantech | ||
| Voltiris | Green Energy-as-a-Service for greenhouse growers. | |
| Urbio | Accelerating the decarbonization of buildings with AI. | |
| Bloom Biorenewables | Making biomass a true alternative to petroleum. | |
| Qaptis | Builds a retrofit device to decarbonize the trucks. | |
| Agrosustain | A one-stop-shop solution for biological plant. | |
| Daphne Technology | Climate tech comp reducing toxic pollutants & GHG emissions | |
| Emissium | Tracking the environmental impact of electricity | |
| Insolight | Solar modules designed for agrivoltaics | |
| AeroSpec | Chemical composition & source analysis of aerosol pollution | |
| SoHHytec | Solar fuel the smarter way. | |
| ICT | ||
| Largo.ai | Next generation storytelling | |
| Sonix | Ultra-low latency SaaS platform for musicians and gamers | |
| Altkimya | Modern security & observability-managed services | |
| Precisia Care | Artificial Intelligence predictive platform | |
| Strong Network | Secure Workspaces for Global Development Teams | |
| Csky.ai | Personalized A.I. assistant | |
| Xelidoni | a blockchain protocol that aims to revolutionize the rental guarantee system in Europe. | |
| Ondefy | Cryptocurrencies | |
| Embley | Embley is a Marketplace Automation Platform | |
| Imverse | 3D Holograms: live volumetric video for remote collaboration | |
Gallery EPFL Investor Day 2023
The event is organized by the Vice Presidency for Innovation at EPFL, in partnership with UBS.
Don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions about the event.
📞 +41 21 693 14 07
Startup Ecosystem
EPFL emerged as a pioneering institution by establishing the first Innovation Park in Switzerland with a track record of over 500 tech startups – a unique place for investors willing to unleash technology and science by investing in innovative startups.
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