Business Concept Yverdon

This program, "Business Concept Yverdon," offers an intensive semester-long journey for aspiring entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into validated startup concepts. Participants will engage in weekly sessions, receiving guidance and practical experience to develop their business ideas, form teams, and prepare for a professional pitch.

What to expect

• Forming a team and proposing or validating an idea
• Interviewing real users and validating the idea
• Building and testing solutions weekly
• Receiving feedback from entrepreneurs and experts
• Pitching before a professional jury
• Gaining a validated startup idea and concrete team-building experience
• Preparing a pitch for early investors
• Connecting within the Swiss startup ecosystem

Agenda

1. Kick-off Form your team 2. Build & Test Weekly sessions to validate your idea 3. Pitch Day First pitch experience 4. Demo Day Present in front of the jury

Who should attend

This program is designed for students, PhDs, postdocs, academic staff, alumni, and young professionals interested in entrepreneurship. It also welcomes curious builders who may not yet have an idea but are looking to join a team, as well as future founders.

About the host

Venturelab is a leading platform supporting Swiss startups and entrepreneurs. They offer various programs and initiatives to help founders develop their ideas, connect with experts, and access funding, fostering innovation within the Swiss ecosystem.