Partnering

At the EPFL Innovation Park, we foster dynamic collaborations between large corporations, startups, and academia to drive breakthrough innovations. Our unique ecosystem accelerates the growth and market readiness of companies developing cutting-edge technologies. Through our initiatives like KNOVA and Tech4Growth, we provide platforms for impactful partnerships, enabling businesses to scale and thrive in a competitive market. Explore our partnering opportunities today and make a lasting impact.

KNOVA

Open Innovation Platform
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This platform connects companies with the university research ecosystem to drive innovation. It also enables startups and researchers within the EPFL community to achieve global impact with their technologies.
Innovation
Research
Startups
EPFL
Collaboration
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Tech4Growth

Corporate and Start-up Partnerships
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This conference brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, venture funds, and academic researchers from all sectors to explore the crucial role of partnerships in scaling and innovating businesses. Through captivating pair presentations by start-ups and corporates, gain valuable insights into company strategies, different forms of partnerships, challenges encountered, and successful approaches to implementing win-win alliances. Supported by the Innosuisse workshop series.
Fintech
Energy
Health
ICT
Engineering
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Conditions of
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Entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs or large corporations are eligible for these partnering programs, bridges between corporates and startups.

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