Investor Day 2026

The EPFL Investor Day brings together prominent investors and innovative deeptech ventures emerging from EPFL and the wider Western Switzerland innovation ecosystem. The full-day event offers dedicated tracks for curated venture meetings alongside an open afternoon conference focused on entrepreneurship and technological spinouts.

What to expect

• High-impact pitch sessions from promising deeptech startups seeking funding
• Dedicated one-on-one meeting slots and lab discovery tours for investors
• Keynote presentations, panel discussions, and insights from the European Spinout Report
• An evening networking aperitif to connect with ecosystem leaders and peers

Agenda

1. 08:45 – Registration and Welcome Coffee Morning check-in for invited guests 2. 09:30 – Opening Address & Startup Pitches Official welcome followed by curated startup pitch presentations 3. 12:30 – Networking Lunch & 1-on-1 Meetings Dedicated lunch break and bilateral investor-founder meetings 4. 14:30 – Lab Discovery Tour Exclusive guided tour of EPFL research laboratories for investors 5. 15:15 – Afternoon Session Opening Doors open to all registered conference attendees 6. 15:30 – Keynotes & Panel Discussions Presentation of the European Spinout Report and expert discussions 7. 17:30 – Startups in Creation Pitch Session Early-stage venture presentations 8. 18:00 – Closing Remarks & Networking Aperitif Concluding remarks followed by drinks and networking

Who should attend

Venture capital investors, business angels, and deeptech founders looking for investment and collaboration, as well as ecosystem partners interested in innovation and academic spinouts.

About the host

EPFL is one of Europe's premier science and technology institutions, fostering world-class research, technology transfer, and startup creation from its campus in Lausanne.