
Pivoting the Idea: Assess, Adapt, Accelerate
19 Nov – 3 Dec 2026 · 18:00 – 21:00 · Bluefactory Fribourg
About this event
This interactive workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs and researchers critically evaluate and adapt their business models in response to dynamic market demands. Spanning two sessions, the course equips participants with practical frameworks and actionable strategies to attract customers, pitch convincingly to investors, and build long-term financial resilience.
What to expect
- Identify core operational bottlenecks and refine your value proposition
- Techniques to test, validate, and capture new customer segments
- Practical approaches to anticipate financial challenges and improve investor readiness
- Constructive feedback from peers and experienced startup trainers
Who should attend
Early-stage and growth-stage founders, startup teams, and researchers looking to reposition their offering and accelerate their venture's growth.
About the host
Innosuisse is the Swiss Innovation Agency supporting science-based innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives across Switzerland in collaboration with leading startup ecosystem enablers like Venturelab.
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