Partnering

At EPFL Innovation Park, we foster dynamic collaborations between large corporations, startups, SMEs, and academia to drive breakthrough innovations. Our unique ecosystem accelerates the growth, resilience, and market readiness of organizations developing cutting-edge technologies. Through our initiatives, we provide platforms for impactful partnerships, enabling businesses to scale, strengthen their capabilities, and thrive in a competitive market.
Explore our partnering opportunities today and make a lasting impact.

KNOVA

Open Innovation Platform
This platform connects companies with the university research ecosystem to drive innovation. It also enables startups and researchers within the EPFL community to achieve global impact with their technologies.
Innovation
Research
Startups
EPFL
Collaboration
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Trust4SMEs

Builds cyber resilience in SMEs
simon@epfl-innovationpark.ch
The program helps SMEs strengthen their cybersecurity through diagnostics, training, and coaching over 10–12 months. It offers subsidized access to top-level expertise, assisting companies in managing cyber risks and building digital trust and resilience.
Digital trust
Cybersecurity
Partnership
Collaboration
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Tech4Trust

Supports startups active in Digital Trust & Cybersecurity
pedron@epfl-innovationpark.ch
Equity-free acceleration program for startups in Digital Trust and Cybersecurity. Connects startups with public and private sector, corporates and SMEs to drive breakthrough innovations and accelerate market readiness through strategic partnerships.
Digital trust
Cybersecurity
Acceleration
Startups
Partnership
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Conditions of
acceptance

Entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs or large corporations are eligible for these partnering programs, bridges between corporates and startups.

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