A deeptech springboard for disruptive startups

With strong connections to leading universities in Western Switzerland and the rich ecosystem in the region, La Forge is the flagship incubator of EPFL Innovation Park, providing a unique platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to launch successful businesses.

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2024 Numbers

startups received our supportrded throughout the year.

commonly raised by the startups through our guidance and our strong network.

of startups became incorporated during or after leaving La Forge.

OUR PURPOSE

Creating impact through deeptech solutions

Nestled in the heart of EPFL Innovation Park, our incubator stands alongside over 200 tech companies, serving as a dynamic springboard for high-potential deep tech startups. We provide personalized business support, guidance through the ecosystem, mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, and opportunities for team building. The La Forge community comprises alumni entrepreneurs and local as well as international investors, fostering a robust business network that extends well beyond EPFL Innovation Park. We collaborate closely with early-stage startups to transform their scientific innovations into market-ready solutions, enhance their visibility to potential investors and customers, and strengthen their capacity for success.

OUR offer

Fueling innovation and growth

Co-working space

Free 24/7 access to a collaborative workspace designed for innovators.

Growth & Progress Review

Regular strategy meetings with La Forge team to help you reach key milestones.

Pitch & Showcase Opportunities

Present your startup at Demo Days and engage with the local ecosystem.

Brown Bag Lunches & Workshops

Monthly expert-led sessions to boost your knowledge and expand your network.

Expert Advice on Demand

Connect with specialists for instant guidance on IP, financing, and business challenges.

Vibrant Community & Networking

Join a dynamic network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry leaders.

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Purpose fuels passion

Eligibility

Welcoming high-potential startups

- Having a startup project with tech components.
- Entrepreneurs who have a link to a Swiss university/university of applied sciences or a research institute (collaboration, working, studying, or being an alumnus)
- Having validated their business idea and gone through recognized startup training.
- Foreign entrepreneurs who have a similar profile as above and would like to set up their startup project in Switzerland.

A glimpse of our alumni

Successful scale-ups from La Forge

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Being part of La Forge means being surrounded by other entrepreneurs who are going through the same steps as you and are always open to chatting and helping you out however they can. The guidance from Veronique and Lan really helps with getting into the community and making progress on your own project. I highly recommend it!

Awen Kidel Peña–Albert, Co-Founder of Detox

Working on a very early-stage startup can feel lonely and scary sometimes. Having other people around who are through similar things and having an environment that supports you, with mentoring and workshops, helps a lot!

Marco Varrone, Founder of Hevelion

It’s both an opportunity and an honor to work alongside such inspiring entrepreneurs, whose belief in their projects drives them to work relentlessly. It’s truly a fertile ground for growth.

Kiese Domingos, Founder and CEO OF LinkK

Being incubated at La Forge as part of our journey connected us with a vibrant community of startups and gave us access to invaluable mentoring, learning opportunities, potential partnerships, and a dynamic working environment that truly supports sustainable innovation.

Jean-Valentin de Saussure, Co-Founder of Circea

I love the community, the people who organize it are friendly, capable and helpful. The coaching sessions are good. The team is supportive. The startups themselves are very open. I really recommend early stage startups to apply, and I have been recommending La Forge to many founders.

Max Grossenbacher, Co-Founder & CEO of Resilient

La Forge is more than a co-working space. It is a great platform for meeting people of the Swiss start-up ecosystem: we were lucky to meet great people who ultimately became advisors, investors and employees for our company and contributed to its success. Alexei Kounine, Founder of TasteHit

Alexei Kounine, Founder of TasteHit

Ageospatial had a great time at La Forge, we made life-long connections and friends, and we learnt how to grow. I would recommend this community to any Founders thinking about seriously building a start-up!

Maaz Sheikh, Founder & CEO of Ageospatial

Joining La Forge was the moment we really started believing in our project and decided to take things very seriously. Since then, everything has started to align : the right encounters, the right energy, and a real sense of momentum. The community is supportive, dynamic, and full of good advice. And a special mention to Véronique : she's a ray of sunshine, always kind, always relevant in her suggestions. She’s like a fairy godmother for startups. La Forge isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place that gives you the confidence and real possibilities to move forward.

Gaëlle Rocher, CEO of Althea Engineering

Sponsoring

Join them to make an impact

By becoming a sponsor, you can be part of our growing list of success stories, and play a key role in driving innovation and shaping the future of businesses. You will get access to innovative projects and new technologies, a business network, the talents of EPFL Innovation Park and much more!

CONTACT US

La Forge

EPFL Innovation Park, Building C

1015 Lausanne

Contact us at

info@laforge-incubator.ch

021 353 80 37

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