Startup Champions Seed Night 2026 - 15th edition

Program

*Please note that the deadline for startups to apply is over. Registrations for the public will open at the end of March.*

EPFL Alumni, EPFL Startup Launchpad and Venturelab are delighted to announce the 15th edition of the Startup Champions Seed Night at the Rolex Forum at EPFL on Thursday, May 7th 2026!

This annual ecosystem event is designed to showcase EPFL's most promising entrepreneurs through lightning pitches of 90 seconds and a special startup exhibition. If you are an EPFL entrepreneur with a startup project in the pre-seed or seed stage, this opportunity is for you.

The event offers a unique opportunity to connect with a 500+ onsite audience of entrepreneurs, angels investors, mentors and scientists, encouraging a dynamic reunion of all Romandie players.
 

Program

• 17.30    Doors opening and startups exhibition

• 18.30    Welcome words

• 18.45    Startup Pitches - part 1

• 19.05    Keynote & Panel

• 19.30    Startup Pitches - part 2

• 20.00   Final Pitches - 4 finalists

• 20.30   Winner announcement, buffet networking and startups exhibition