PROGRAMS FOR STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURS
Creative minds.
Innovative works.
Encouraging programs for entrepreneurs create an ecosystem that nurtures innovation by facilitating knowledge exchange, providing access to resources, fostering collaboration, and inspiring individuals to pursue innovative ideas.
Encouraging entrepreneurship, technology transfer & innovation with incentive programs
Programs for entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and innovation are initiatives designed to provide guidance, resources, and opportunities to entrepreneurs, startups and organizations aiming to develop and implement innovative ideas, technologies, and business ventures.
Fundings & Working spaces
Entrepreneurs and startups often face resource constraints. Entrepreneurial programs may offer access to funding, co-working spaces, equipment, and other resources that can support innovative projects.
My knowledge of the Swiss Startups ecosystem, supporting institutions and innovation parks will contribute to helping you navigate among current available ressources to support entrepreneurs in French-speaking Switzerland (I also recommand visiting the website : https://www.startup.ch).
Trainings & workshops
Entrepreneurship programs often include workshops, training and educational components. These opportunities help entrepreneurs acquire new skills, stay updated on industry trends, and expand their knowledge base, all of which are essential for innovation.
How can I help? By organizing a one-day Design Thinking workshop, by contacting experts in the "business model and value proposition canvas" or by setting-up a pitch training and contest to learned how to present a project in 120 seconds in front of an audience ?
Networking events & platforms
Make sure that your programs provide a digital platform and/or events for entrepreneurs to connect with other startups, mentors, investors, and potential collaborators or clients. Furthermore, being part of a community of like-minded individuals can inspire entrepreneurs to think creatively and pursue ambitious ideas.
The Startup Champions Seed Night in Lausanne, an annual startup pitch competition bringing together promising entrepreneurs from the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and beyond, is an important flagship event that foster networking, visibility and potential fundraising with business angels and venture capitalists.
Coaching or mentoring?
Both are essentials to entrepreneurs!
Coaching for entrepreneurs and startups is a personalized, one-on-one guidance process that helps develop their business ideas, skills, and strategies, enabling them to overcome challenges and achieve their entrepreneurial goals.
Mentors can share their successes and failures, helping entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions. Moreover, entrepreneurship can be daunting, and self-doubt is common. Mentors can provide encouragement and reassurance, boosting the confidence of entrepreneurs.
