EPFL: A Leading Hub for Deeptech Innovation
EPFL is a world-renowned center for research-driven entrepreneurship, supporting startups that leverage cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and economic growth. Through its Startup Launchpad and dedicated funding programs like Innogrant, EPFL provides the tools, mentorship, and resources needed to transform groundbreaking ideas into successful ventures.
In 2024, EPFL startups raised a record CHF 512 million, defying broader market trends, and 25 new companies were launched across key sectors, including deeptech, medtech, biotech, IT, engineering, and cleantech. With a strong presence in the TOP100 Swiss Startups ranking and a thriving ecosystem of investors, EPFL is the ideal launchpad for visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of technology.
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Startups in Creation
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These early-stage ventures are in the pre-seed phase,
incubating at EPFL and/or benefiting from its support programs.
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EPFL Startups Numbers
2022, investor confidence was evident, as the
youngest startups performed well in their
early-stage fundraising, with 28 startups securing
seed funding of between CHF 1 and 5 million.
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