IMAGINE IF! Lausanne Launch Event

IMAGINE IF! is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate a scientific idea towards a commercial reality and unlike other competitions, it is the first truly global competition for healthcare science ventures.
Do you have a great idea or need to take your startup to the next level? Join the global IMAGINE IF! program of innovators across our branches worldwide. IMAGINE IF! provides the chance to receive mentorship from industry leaders with a strong scientific background that has the insight and network to really take your idea forward. During the competition you will have access to the Innovation Forum professional network while competing for non-dilutive funding that will allow you to take your venture to the next level. 
IMAGINE IF! is open to all to apply from postgraduates, postdocs, academics or non-academics in healthcare and clean-tech fields. Participation is FREE, don’t miss this opportunity and apply now!
The application deadline is midnight (BST) November the 16th 2018.

Find out more about the competition HERE.

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Program:
17:30 Registration
17:45 Introduction to the Innovation Forum
17:55 Applying to the IMAGINE IF! Competition
18:20 Carlos Ciller, CEO of RetinAI
18:45 Mauro Lattuada, Technology Transfer Manager at EPFL
19:15 Closure and networking apero

Local Sponsors:
Kellerhals Carrard & SEED UP
Bühler
Cabinet Privé de Conseils
Venturelab
Startlab
Swissnex

Global Sponsors:
Johnson & Johnson
Astellas