EPFL Investor Day 2025 - Conference
Event details
| Date | 26.11.2025 |
| Hour | 15:00 › 19:30 |
| Speaker | Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, Edouard Bugnion, Raphaël Conz, Yves Felder, Dr. Burkhard P. Varnholt, Patrick Hertzog, Simone de Montmollin, Nicolas Autret, Alexis Houssou, Andrea Basso, Quentin Calleja |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
EPFL Investor Day is a flagship event designed to spark impactful partnerships between investors and deeptech startups from across Western Switzerland. It offers a unique opportunity to discover breakthrough technologies, meet visionary founders, and engage with the region’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Program of the Day
14:45 - Doors open
EPFL welcomes entrepreneurs, investors, students, and tech enthusiasts to explore the future of innovation.
15:15 - European Spinout Report – Swiss Premiere
Premiere presentation of the European Spinout & University Innovation Report, spotlighting Switzerland’s leadership in deep tech.
Opening and welcome words
Discover bold ideas and early-stage ventures across diverse tech verticals. Each startup will deliver a 2-minute pitch showcasing their innovation and potential impact.
18:15 - Aperitif & networking
15:30 - 19:30 - Startup & Accelerator Village
Throughout the afternoon, explore a vibrant exhibition space featuring startups, accelerators, and innovation hubs. Engage in cross-sector networking and discover the technologies shaping tomorrow.
Register now and join us on campus for a day of discovery, dialogue, and connection.
Deadline to register: 24 November 2025
EPFL Investor Day is organised with our main partner UBS, and supported by Swisscom Ventures and Canton of Vaud, driving innovation across Western Switzerland.
Morning Session – By invitation only
Exclusively reserved for investors and startups. This closed-door session is tailored to foster strategic relationships and deeptech discovery.
If you’re an investor or startup interested in joining the morning session, request your invitation at [email protected].
Program of the Day
14:45 - Doors open
EPFL welcomes entrepreneurs, investors, students, and tech enthusiasts to explore the future of innovation.
15:15 - European Spinout Report – Swiss Premiere
Premiere presentation of the European Spinout & University Innovation Report, spotlighting Switzerland’s leadership in deep tech.
- Andrea Basso, Managing Director at MITO Tech Ventures (Milan)
- Quentin Calleja, Principal at Atlantic Labs (Berlin)
- Alexandre Meldem, Head of International Promotion at Deep Tech Nation (Switzerland)
Opening and welcome words
- Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, President of EPFL
- Yves Felder, Regional Director Romandie, Head Corporate & Real Estate Romandie (UBS Switzerland AG)
- Raphaël Conz, Managing Director, Office for Economic Affairs & Innovation (SPEI), Canton of Vaud
- "The world is changing - Are your venture investments and fundraising strategies ready?"
Dr. Burkhard P. Varnholt, Senior Financial Markets Advisor UBS Global Wealth Management based in Zurich, Switzerland - "Nexthink: From Zero to One… to 3 Billion"
Patrick Hertzog, Co-Founder & User Experience Officer, Nexthink
- "Deeptech in the global arena: What it takes to win"
A roundtable that explores how Switzerland and Europe can strengthen their high-tech ecosystems to stay globally competitive. Topics include cross-sector collaboration, growth funding, strategic exits, and industrial policy for emerging technologies.- Dr. Burkhard P. Varnholt
- Patrick Hertzog
- Simone de Montmollin, National Councillor; President, Science, Education & Culture Commission
- Nicolas Autret, Partner, Walden Catalyst
- Alexis Houssou, Founder & Managing Partner, HCVC
- Moderation: Jordi Montserrat, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Venturelab
- Edouard Bugnion, Vice President for Innovation & Impact, EPFL
Discover bold ideas and early-stage ventures across diverse tech verticals. Each startup will deliver a 2-minute pitch showcasing their innovation and potential impact.
18:15 - Aperitif & networking
15:30 - 19:30 - Startup & Accelerator Village
Throughout the afternoon, explore a vibrant exhibition space featuring startups, accelerators, and innovation hubs. Engage in cross-sector networking and discover the technologies shaping tomorrow.
Register now and join us on campus for a day of discovery, dialogue, and connection.
Deadline to register: 24 November 2025
EPFL Investor Day is organised with our main partner UBS, and supported by Swisscom Ventures and Canton of Vaud, driving innovation across Western Switzerland.
Morning Session – By invitation only
Exclusively reserved for investors and startups. This closed-door session is tailored to foster strategic relationships and deeptech discovery.
If you’re an investor or startup interested in joining the morning session, request your invitation at [email protected].
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Practical information
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- Registration required