>>venture>> 2022 Kickoff Lausanne
Date
10.11.2021 18:30 - 22:00
Location
BC Hall EPFL, Route de la Sorge, Lausanne
Register
Learn more about the >>venture>> competition, meet and interact with some of Lausanne's most players in the startup scene, including mentors, industry experts and investors.
>>venture>> is Switzerland's leading startup competition offering up to CHF 150K in non-dilutive cash prizes, a McKinsey business consulting package and mentorship by industry and entrepreneurial experts.
During this info session, aspiring candidates will obtain all relevant information about the competition and its requirements. There will be networking opportunities to exchange with ecosystem players.
Agenda:
18:30 - 18:40 Welcoming speech, Ursula Oesterle, EPFL Vice-President for Innovation
18:40 - 18:50 Intro to >>venture>>Lea Firmin, CEO of >>venture foundation>>
18:50 - 19:00 Introduction of the special guests
19:00 - 22:00 Booths & Apero:
>>venture>> Alumni: Hear more about how the >>venture>> competition can contribute to the development of your business!
Jurors: Learn what it takes to win the >>venture>> competition!
Mentors: Find guidance to make it through the bumpy road of a startup lifecycle!
Investor Corner: Well, at some point we all need external financing, right?
Special Guests: List coming up soon.
The new Swiss Venture Capital Report was published on 26 January. It analyses 304 financing rounds closed in 2020 and includes further article such as an interview with Michael Hengartner, President of the ETH Board, and a list of Swiss "soonicorns". 
