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Business Concept Geneva
25 Sept 2026 · 17:00 · Universität Genf
About this event
The Business Concept Geneva program, hosted by Venturelab, is an intensive semester-long journey designed for aspiring entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into validated startup concepts. Participants will engage in weekly sessions, working hands-on to develop their business ideas and prepare for the startup ecosystem.
What to expect
- Form a team and develop a compelling startup idea.
- Validate your concept with real users and gather essential feedback.
- Pitch your refined business idea to a panel of investors on Demo Day.
Agenda
1. Bootcamp Meet fellow participants, form teams, and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. 2. Validate your idea Engage in weekly sessions focused on testing and refining your business concept. 3. Build & test Develop and iterate on your solution based on user feedback and expert guidance. 4. Coaching Receive personalized support and mentorship throughout the program. 5. Pitch Day Gain valuable experience by presenting your startup idea. 6. Demo Day Showcase your validated concept to investors and potential partners.
Who should attend
This program is ideal for students, PhDs, postdocs, academic staff, and alumni who are interested in entrepreneurship. Whether you have a nascent idea or are looking to join a team, this program provides the framework to build and test a startup.
About the host
Venturelab is a leading organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. They provide comprehensive programs and support to help aspiring founders develop their startup ideas, connect with experts, and access the resources needed to succeed in the Swiss startup ecosystem.
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