HEC Espace Entreprise (HEE) is a student association, created in 1987 by students eager to bridge the gap between the professional world and students. The association promotes entrepreneurship, notably through the GEW and workshops at UNIL, and also seeks to support promising start-up projects through the Prix Strategis.
The University of Lausanne has strengthened its support of entrepreneurship by creating a new "HUB Entrepreneuriat et Innovation UNIL" on 1st June 2019. The aim is to provide innovative solutions to the challenges of our society. The HUB seeks to instill an entrepreneurial spirit in our graduates and our community so that they can contribute meaningfully and significantly to our region and the future of our society.
Together, we are more than business. This encapsulation of our spirit guides us as we continue to grow and evolve. That’s why we are constantly incorporating new and sustainable ways of working and investing in innovative software firms and consultancies to overcome challenges and emerge stronger as a purpose-driven firm.
Visiting us is always a bit magical. To taste our wines here is to be at the heart of a unique experience. Around the Cave, nature is imposing and majestic. This generosity resonates with that of our wines. Book a tasting and don't miss the events we organise to celebrate the land we love.
Since 1911, HEC Lausanne has been training future executives and business leaders to become active players in the world of business and economics. HEC Lausanne also prepares students who wish to pursue an academic career.
Recognized as one of the top management and economics schools, HEC Lausanne distinguishes itself through its top-class education and excellent research. At the heart of its mission, this synergy between teaching and research has ensured the School’s success for more than 100 years.
The University of Lausanne has strengthened its support of entrepreneurship by creating a new "HUB Entrepreneuriat et Innovation UNIL" on 1st June 2019. The aim is to provide innovative solutions to the challenges of our society. The HUB seeks to instill an entrepreneurial spirit in our graduates and our community so that they can contribute meaningfully and significantly to our region and the future of our society.
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Activate your leadership by having an experience with AIESEC. We offer you the chance to share responsibility with us for the world and equip yourself with the tools to shape it for a better future.
AEML represents all female medical students at the University of Lausanne, with around 2,000 members. It organises various types of events, such as conferences, workshops and informative meetings on subjects related to medical training, as well as social events aimed at strengthening cohesion within the student community. The AEML also makes available to students all relevant information, whether related to its meetings or to student life, particularly with regard to internships and job offers. It is also committed to defending the interests of female students in terms of training and study plans.
AEDL represents all law students at UNIL. It organizes various types of events, such as conferences (Artes Iuris, information days, etc.) and social events (Law Dinner, Crime Night). It also addresses student issues as much as possible, including providing a free legal consultation service open to the public. Additionally, it aims to foster cohesion among students within the faculty.
If you're passionate about the potential of blockchain technology, intrigued by the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), fascinated by the concept of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), or simply eager to learn more about what the blockchain has to offer, you've come to the right place. Join our community of blockchain enthusiasts and learners, where you can learn, collaborate, and explore the possibilities of this technology. Join us whether you're a beginner, a fellow enthusiast or an expert, there's a place for you in our vibrant community!
The Comité HEC Lausanne is the official student association of the Faculty of Business and Economics. Composed of twelve motivated and volunteer student members, the Comité’s primary goal is to guide HEC Lausanne students throughout their university studies.
The AI Team is a is a student-led hub for learning AI through projects, workshops, events, and competitions, fostering collaboration and networking across disciplines. The AI Team showcases EPFL's top-notch know-hows and technologies through a multidisciplinary semester/year project open to all EPFL students. Our projects span across diverse fields, including Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering, encouraging a broad spectrum of skills and knowledge.
We are building a community that connects, engages and empowers students from EPFL and UNIL to build amazing startups. We connect the University's scientists, creatives and dreamers who share the passion to create something new, something untried and exciting. If you have a concrete idea, love one of our member startups or simply have a passion for entrepreneurship we are the community for you!
HEC Espace Entreprise (HEE) is a student association, created in 1987 by students eager to bridge the gap between the professional world and students. The association promotes entrepreneurship, notably through the GEW and workshops at UNIL, and also seeks to support promising start-up projects through the Prix Strategis.
The main aim of the Heliste Business & Luxury Association is to promote the luxury sector and the occupations associated with it on campus. The association organises conferences, visits to stately homes and after-work events where people who share the same passion have a chance to get to know each other.
Innovation Time is a recognised association active on the campuses of Unil, EPFL and ECAL. The primary aim of the Innovation Time association is to create cohesion between the entrepreneurial and student worlds on these campuses and beyond. The association aims to be a vehicle for bringing together students from the various campuses in the Greater Lausanne area. We want to facilitate exchanges and the diversification of skills, and are convinced that innovative projects are born from the coming together of many different profiles!
oikos Lausanne is a young student association from HEC with the aim of promoting sustainable economic development, responsible management, and social entrepreneurship on the University of Lausanne (UNIL) campus. We organize projects and conferences on these topics to raise awareness among students about the environmental challenges of tomorrow and help them make more sustainable decisions.
We cultivate, promote and foster entrepreneurial mindsets by connecting talented and brilliant minds together.
Zero Emission Group is an initiative led by students at EPFL to promote a comprehensible approach to finding solutions to accelerating climate change.
At 4Sing, we believe that the customer knows his field of activity/policy best. Our role is to provide methods and tools to enable them to find the best solutions for their area of expertise.
APRÈS-VD, the umbrella organisation for the social economy, promotes a different, more sustainable and inclusive way of doing business.
It currently represents a network of more than 110 organisations committed to the ecological and social transition, which place their social and/or environmental impact at the forefront of their activities and make value-sharing and governance the founding principles of their activities.
BA111OD is a watch concept created by Thomas Baillod, a veteran from the Swiss watch industry. Daring and innovative, it puts the customers at the center of the brand and not anymore as “end consumers”. Asymmetric both in the way of selling its watches as well as in the design, BA111OD offers an unbeatable experience on the wrist for watch lovers.
BCV has been the bank for the people of Vaud since 1845. It is the Canton of Vaud's leading bank for private and corporate customers. Its business model, performance and solid capital base make it one of the few banks in the world to be rated AA by Standard & Poor's, without a government guarantee. As a responsible bank, it is committed to the sustainable development of society.
Together, we are more than business. This encapsulation of our spirit guides us as we continue to grow and evolve. That’s why we are constantly incorporating new and sustainable ways of working and investing in innovative software firms and consultancies to overcome challenges and emerge stronger as a purpose-driven firm.
Cautionnement Vaud facilitates access to bank loans by acting as a guarantor for Vaud businesses (self-employed and SMEs). The aim of their action is to invigorate and support the Vaud economy by helping to maintain and develop jobs and know-how.
In 2023, CoastLine, a new and unknown brand, emerged from the creative minds of Paul Vannoye and Lohan Rocher. Inspired by their adventures in Australia and Indonesia, the two friends, both hailing from the picturesque town of Chamonix, shared a love for surfing, skiing, and skateboarding. They envisioned CoastLine as a platform to unite riders from around the world. Although still in its infancy, CoastLine held the potential to make waves in the industry. Their designs, influenced by their global travels, aimed to capture the essence of their experiences. With the unwavering support of their growing community.
At Demetrics, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses approach sustainability by seamlessly integrating it with financial strategies. We believe that sustainability and financial success are not mutually exclusive but rather interconnected pillars that, when harmonized, lead to long-term prosperity for both businesses and the planet.
EY is a global leader in audit, advisory, tax, legal and transaction services. Throughout the world, our expertise and the quality of our services help to create the conditions for confidence in the economy and financial markets. We nurture talent so that, together, they can help organisations achieve sustainable growth. In this way, we play an active role in building a fairer, more balanced world for our teams, our customers and society as a whole.
The NOMADS Foundation is an independent not-for-profit foundation recognised as being in the public interest. It offers a vision of the future and acts as an architect of ecosystems and a catalyst for change.
NOMADS promotes and supports the transformation of behaviours, skills, technologies and management, as organisations in French-speaking Switzerland embark on the ecological and societal shift.
Founded by the canton of Vaud, the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise and the Vaud Chamber of Commerce and Industry, FIT is a not-for-profit organisation that encourages entrepreneurship, supports innovation and helps to boost the local economy by providing loans and grants to young companies. Funding is targeted at start-ups in Vaud and the French-speaking part of Switzerland. To meet all the criteria, projects must in some cases be attached to a Vaud university (HES, EPFL, Unil, HEIG-VD, etc.).
FIT supports projects in the fields of energy and the environment, precision industries, nutrition and food technologies, life sciences and health, information and digital technologies, and social impact.
GENILEM is a non-profit association whose mission is to help entrepreneurs in the cantons of Vaud and Geneva to build viable, innovative and responsible businesses in all sectors of activity. We support innovative entrepreneurs because we believe in their ability to overcome today's challenges and create sustainable solutions for tomorrow's society. We offer them advice, training, coaching and access to our network to increase their chances of start-up success.
The 'Graines d'Entrepreneurs' school program shares with young people the passion for innovation and the joy of undertaking a project. Its weekly workshops teach them the best tools to achieve this.
The H4, launched in 2022 by Institut La Source with the support of the Canton of Vaud, provides support for innovators in the field of healthcare. It supports start-ups and SMEs by assessing the relevance of their projects, guiding their development and facilitating the testing phases. The H4 offers privileged access to experts, users and infrastructures, while helping to find partners and funding. Thanks to its collaboration with a vast network of specialists, it accelerates the development of practical innovations tailored to the needs of the field.
The University of Lausanne has strengthened its support of entrepreneurship by creating a new "HUB Entrepreneuriat et Innovation UNIL" on 1st June 2019. The aim is to provide innovative solutions to the challenges of our society. The HUB seeks to instill an entrepreneurial spirit in our graduates and our community so that they can contribute meaningfully and significantly to our region and the future of our society.
MEGA Social Innovation can help you define and implement your social and environmental footprint. Become part of our network of committed companies, and make contact with non-profit organisations. We'll work with you to create innovative, unifying partnerships that make the most of people's skills, while creating a social mix and having a positive impact on your local environment. We encourage a diversified approach to involvement: team building, responsible purchasing, sponsorship, skills-based volunteering. We assess the impact of your social and environmental projects. We help you communicate and promote your employer brand.
Niris SA is a young trust company based in the Lake Geneva region, dedicated to helping and supporting more than 50 start-ups, self-employed people, associations and SMEs with their projects that have a positive impact on society. We are committed to offering a high-quality, personalised service that is equally suited to young, fast-growing start-ups and large professional groups.
Founded in February 2000, PACTT is the joint technology transfer office of the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV).
PACTT stands for Powering Academia-industry Collaborations and Technology Transfer.
Talent Kick will help you find a co-founder with a complementary skillset and get hands-on experience as an entrepreneur. During the program you lay stable foundation for yourself to confidently decide for the entrepreneurial career path after your studies!
Since 2004, Venturelab designs and operates flagship startup programs in Switzerland such as Venture Kick, Venture Leaders, TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award, Innosuisse Start-up Trainings to support the best entrepreneurial talents.
Discover Cap'taine Mousse, Nyon's craft brewery. We create unique beers, brewed with passion and expertise.
Since 1949, Caffè Chicco d’Oro has focused on living up to the taste expectations and requirements of a wide customer base in the coffee roasting industry by placing great emphasis on the quality of its products. Over time, the company has managed to position itself well in the Swiss market and establish itself in other countries by using excellent technology and continuously advancing in the world of coffee.
Distillerie Morand is a family-run business based in Martigny, where four generations have succeeded one another since 1889. We are renowned for our excellent spirits and syrups, including our famous eaux-de-vie and liqueurs.
Our mission is to perpetuate the quality assured for over a century, while helping to preserve the beautiful orchards of the Valais.
Purely freshly brewed South American Cold Brew mate tea. No frills. It not only refreshes but also boosts energy and concentration. An El Tony Mate contains as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. El Tony Mate has no concentrate, significantly fewer calories than traditional refreshment and energy drinks, no table sugar but a slight sweetener made from organic cane sugar, and no artificial ingredients.
FOCUSWATER is a modern thirstquencher with a pleasant drinking experience. It is low in calories and rich in vitamins. This healthy mix of vitamins and minerals provides your body with vital elements for your daily needs. The combination of 6 vitamins is unique in the Swiss beverage market. A half-liter bottle of FOCUSWATER covers at least 75% of of the recommended daily dose of vitamins C, B3, B5, B6, B7 and D for adults.
GEW Switzerland is inspired by Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), a global and annual event each November, dedicated to entrepreneurship, ecosystems and networking and matchmaking. GEW is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare.
Perched on the 8th floor of this atypical building, Le Perchoir offers a 250m² terrace with a breathtaking view of the mountains and Lake Geneva. This rooftop restaurant, ideal for students thanks to its proximity to the University of Lausanne and its very attractive prices, is the perfect place to meet up with friends after a hard day's study.
Situated at an altitude of 900 m, Les Bains are surrounded by an exceptional panorama, offering a splendid view of the Fribourg Pre-Alps.
Throughout the year, Payot Libraire is proud to accompany university students in their discoveries.
Rivella is firmly rooted in the country's society and culture. The company was founded in 1952 by Rivella inventor Robert Barth. It is still family-owned today. FOCUSWATER vitamin waters and Michel brand fruit juice products are also part of Rivella. With 95% brand awareness, Rivella is one of Switzerland's strongest brands and enjoys an excellent reputation among the general public. Every year, some 100 million liters of the beverage are sold, a quarter of them abroad. Rivella is headquartered in Rothrist, Canton Aargau, and employs around 300 people.
Their concept aims to satisfy anyone who wants to have a brunch in the middle of the week, those who want to eat traditional breakfast dishes at any time of the day, or those who want to have a gourmet snack in the late afternoon, and just about anyone who wants to get together for lunch or dinner in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
