Startup Champions Seed Night 2025

On behalf of EPFL, EPFL Alumni, EPFL Startup Launchpad, together with Venturelab, are delighted to announce the 14th edition of the Startup Champions Seed Night, taking place at the Forum Rolex on EPFL campus on Thursday, April 10, 2025!

This annual event brings together some of the most promising entrepreneurs from EPFL and beyond. Get ready for an engaging and dynamic evening, featuring live 90-second pitches from innovative startups and vote for your favorite one!

Before the pitch competition, you will have the chance to explore startup exhibitions and connect with the founders in an informal setting. After the pitches, continue the conversation over an aperitif, where you can exchange ideas with entrepreneurs, angel investors, mentors, and scientists, and engage in discussions about the latest innovations.

Book your seat below and join us in voting for the best startup!

Registrations will close on 10 April at 9:00 am or when the maximum of 500 attendees has been reached.

Program:

• 5.30 pm - Doors opening & Startups exhibition 
• 6.30 pm - Beginning: Welcome speech
• 6.45 pm - Start up competition - part 1
• 7.15 pm - Keynote: to be confirmed
• 7.30 pm - Start up competition - part 2
• 8.00 pm - 4 finalists competition
• 8.15 pm - Isabelle Musy Price, Award Ceremony for a woman entrepreneur 
• 8.25 pm - Winner annoucement & Closing words 
• 8.30 pm - Buffet networking & Startups exhibition