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Women in Entrepreneurship
16 Nov 2026 · 13:00 – 14:00 · Lausanne
About this event
The Women in Entrepreneurship event brings together aspiring founders, researchers, and innovators to highlight the critical role of diversity in building successful ventures. Participants will gain firsthand insights into navigating the startup landscape from experienced female entrepreneurs who have successfully turned cutting-edge research into thriving businesses.
What to expect
- Inspiring startup journeys shared by EPFL spin-off founders
- Actionable takeaways on team building and overcoming early-stage challenges
- An interactive Q&A session with the speakers
- A networking lunch with drinks and snacks to connect with peers and mentors
Who should attend
This session is open to university students, academic researchers, aspiring female entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in startup creation and diverse founding teams.
About the host
Venturelab designs and operates premier startup support initiatives and acceleration programs across Switzerland in collaboration with Innosuisse, helping high-tech founders turn ideas into globally scalable companies.
Speakers
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