Startup Accelerator Day

MassChallenge is the global network for innovators. Headquartered in the United States with seven locations worldwide, MassChallenge equips bold entrepreneurs to disrupt the status quo and to create meaningful change. Since launching in 2009, more than 2,928 MassChallenge alumni have raised more than $8.6B in funding, generated more than $3.6 B in revenue, and created more than 186,000 total jobs.MassChallenge Switzerland Founding Partners: Barry Callebaut, Bühler, Givaudan, Nestlé, Swiss Economic Forum, Inartis FoundationLearn more about MassChallenge atmasschallenge.org

MassChallenge Switzerland

Join us for our Start‐Up Accelerator Day taking place on Monday, March  2nd @5:00pm , BC 420 ( BC building, 4th floor)

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

If you are a start‐up founder, or if you are thinking of becoming one, join us to learn about the support you can benefit from: world-class mentoring, unrivaled access to corporate partners, attractive non-dilutive cash prizes, and more.The <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/research/domains/nutrition-center/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Integrative Food &amp; Nutrition Centre</a>, <a href="https://masschallenge.org/programs-switzerland" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MassChallenge Switzerland</a> , <a href="https://www.eitfan.eu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EIT Food Accelerator Network (EIT-FAN</a>), leading companies and their innovation initiatives and top startups, will share insights and experiences about working together to empower entrepreneurs, innovators and start-up enthusiasts like you!We will be handing out special event exclusive discounts for the <a href="https://masschallenge.org/about-apply" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2020 MassChallenge Switzerland Accelerator Program</a> , so don’t miss out!Schedule of Events:16:45 - Doors open17:00 - Introduction and presentation of the EPFL Innovation Ecosystem by Mr Christian Schwab, Executive Director EPFL Integrative Food &amp; Nutrition Centre17:10 -Presentation of MassChallenge Switzerland by Matt Lashmar, Managing Director, MassChallenge Switzerland17:20 – Presentation of EIT FAN by Matt Lashmar17:30 – Presentation on Starting‐Up by Florent Héroguel, COO &amp; Co-fonnder of Bloom Biorenewables 17:40 – Presentation of corporate- startup collaborations by Thierry Duvanel, Director of Collaborative Innovation, Bühler Group17:50 – Q&amp;A Session18:00 – Drinks and NetworkingAbout Integrative Food &amp; Nutrition CenterThe mission of the IFNC is to act as an interface between EPFL and the outside business actors and foster the transfer of relevant science and technologies to help the industry address the major societal and environmental challenges associated to food &amp; nutrition. To this effect, the IFNC is spanning various domains from fundamental research to Health Sciences, from IT to Management. One critical pillar of the IFNC activity is to foster the development of start-ups and entrepreneurs, and by extension of the entire innovation ecosystem around food &amp; nutrition.About the Accelerators:The EIT Food Accelerator Network with MassChallenge (EIT-FAN) is a multi-location accelerator that will support 100 high-impact food-space startups over a four month program. Selected startups will have access to a buffet of tools, connections, mentors and expertise to help them to succeed. At the end of the program, the best startups from all locations will be awarded with attractive financial prizes: https://www.eitfan.euFounded in 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has quickly become a leading driver of innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe by connecting startups with the experts and resources they need to grow. Participating startups get access to up to CHF 1M in cash prizes, access to corporate partners, expert mentors, 4 months of free office space, and more - all for zero equity taken: https://masschallenge.org/about-applyParticipation is free, but registration is required.

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