Business Ideas Lausanne brings together aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, students, innovators and business professionals to explore entrepreneurship, startup development and new business opportunities in the Lausanne ecosystem.

The event provides a practical platform for learning how to transform an idea into a viable business. Participants can discover essential topics such as business idea validation, team building, funding, entrepreneurship, startup development and access to Swiss startup support.

At Business Ideas Lausanne, participants can hear real stories from founders, learn from entrepreneurial experiences and connect with potential co-founders, mentors and other members of the startup community. The event also offers valuable insights into grants, training programmes and resources available to entrepreneurs in Switzerland.

Hosted at EPFL Innovation Park in Lausanne, Business Ideas is particularly relevant for people who are considering launching a startup or are at an early stage of developing a business idea. The event combines practical learning with informal networking and opportunities to connect with Lausanne’s growing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, startup founder, student, researcher or innovation professional, Business Ideas Lausanne offers an opportunity to gain practical knowledge, discover startup resources, meet like-minded people and take the next step toward turning an idea into a business.

28 September 2026
8:00 am

EPFL Innovation Park Lausanne

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