EPFL Investor Day 2024

Welcome to the EPFL Investor Day

This year's event is designed to unite the wider investment community, offering a unique opportunity to connect with peers and engage with Western Switzerland's most innovative tech startups. Join tech entrepreneurs for a day of pitches, peer-to-peer meetings, business and networking opportunities. Whether you’re seeking to connect with peers or explore groundbreaking startups, EPFL Investor Day 2024 is the place to be.

With the support of UBS as our main partner, we are committed to fostering an environment where groundbreaking ideas and investment opportunities converge.

On the day

09 :00 Registration and welcome coffee
09:45 Welcome note and opening
10:15 Pitch sessions: Healthtech, Industrials, Cleantech and AI
12:30 Networking lunch
- 13:00 - 16:00 One-on-one meetings
14:00 SICTIC class for founders
15:00 Lab Discovery Tour (investors' only)
15:05 SICTIC class for investors
15:40 Launch of the AI Startup Launchpad
16:00 Keynotes and roundtable
17:30 Pitch session: Startups in creation
18:00 Closing and aperitif

Have a look at the full agenda

The event is on invitation only and open to the broad investment community and to tech startups.
Registration is open until Friday December 6, 2024

About EPFL Investor Day

Over the course of the day, investors and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to connect, explore investment opportunities, and discover the future disruptive technological trends.

PITCH SESSIONS

This year's EPFL Investor Day will feature engaging pitch sessions, where a curated selection of startups seeking funding in the next 12-18 months will showcase their innovative ideas.

These startups, from wide range of sectors—Healthtech, Industry, ICT, AI, Cleantech, Space, etc —will present to a discerning audience of investors. The pitch sessions will include a mix of stage funding from pre-seed, seed, and round A to growth stages. Additionally, we will have a special session dedicated to presenting startups in creation, providing a glimpse into the future of innovation.

ONE-on-ONE MEETINGS

These focused meetings will be at the heart of the event, emphasizing the importance of networking and personalized interactions. In 15 minutes, investors and entrepreneurs can engage in quick, efficient meetings designed to foster meaningful connections.

Last year, we facilitated over 270 individual meetings, along with numerous spontaneous interactions. This year, we aim to build on that success, offering even more opportunities for impactful connections.

LAB DISCOVERY TOUR

The Lab Discovery Tour is back for this year's EPFL Investor Day. This tour offers a unique opportunity to get an inside look at where startup innovation is born and meet the visionary founders behind it.

Investors will have the chance to explore cutting-edge labs on the EPFL campus, such as Systems Biology and Genetics Lab, Photonic Materials and Fiber Devices Lab, Nanotechnology for Solar Energy Conversion or Learning Algorithms and Systems Lab.

PLENARY and KEYNOTE

This plenary-roundtable will explore how Switzerland and Europe can strengthen their high-tech ecosystems to remain competitive on a global scale. Key topics will include fostering deeper collaboration between academia, industry, investors, and government, enhancing growth funding for startups, and preparing for impactful exits.up Leaders", exploring strategies for developing startups and achieving global success.

STARTUP AND ACCELERATOR VILLAGE

The Startup and Accelerator Village will be a vibrant hub where startups present their innovative products and services, eager to captivate investors with their tangible prototypes. Accelerators will serve as beacons of expertise and support, showcasing the dynamic ecosystem of Western Switzerland. This village will highlight the depth and breadth of resources available to budding entrepreneurs, demonstrating the rich support network that drives innovation and growth in the region.