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Upcoming Events

Ignition: AI Hackathon β€” 36-hour build sprint at EPFL
Upcoming Event
May 9–10, 2026

Ignition: AI Hackathon πŸš€

36 hours. One weekend. Go from idea to working prototype.

Ignition is a hands-on AI hackathon for builders who want to move fast and create real impact β€” surrounded by a highly motivated, AI-first community and supported by mentors every step of the way.

⚑ What makes it different:
β€’ No presentations β€” only live demos
β€’ Rapid prototyping with AI tools
β€’ Focus on execution, creativity, and impact
β€’ Meet future collaborators and co-founders

Open to all backgrounds: business, design, data, engineering.

⚠️ Limited to 20 teams.

Apply Now – 20 Teams Only

EPFL, Lausanne
May 9–10, 2026
Open to all backgrounds
Limited to 20 teams
OpenClaw Agentic AI Round 2 β€” Real-world AI agent applications
Upcoming Event
April 28, 18:30–20:30

OpenClaw Agentic AI Round 2

Bigger. Better. Back again. Following a fully booked first edition, we're bringing OpenClaw back with expanded content and more participants.

This session focuses on real-world applications of AI agents:
β€’ Live demos in marketing, operations & coding
β€’ Practical insights from startup use cases
β€’ Clear view on what works (and what doesn't)

We'll wrap up with an apΓ©ro and networking.

Register Now – Spots Limited

EPFL, ELA 1
18:30–20:30
Live demos & practical use cases
ApΓ©ro & networking

Past Events

Ecopreneurship Event β€” Building startups in sustainability & cleantech
Past Event
April 22, 18:30

Ecopreneurship Event πŸŒ±πŸš€

Building a sustainable startup isn't like building the next AI unicorn. Join us on April 22 (18:30, EPFL Station) to discover what it actually takes to create real impact in cleantech and sustainabilityβ€”straight from founders who've walked the path.

You'll discover:
β€’ Real founder journeys: the wins, challenges, and lessons learned
β€’ How sustainability startups scale and innovate faster
β€’ Career paths beyond the "classic" tech startup playbook

Live panel discussion, pizza & networking πŸ•

Join Now – Limited Spots

EPFL Station
18:30
Pizza & networking
Founders & ecosystem players discussing impact startups
OpenClaw Workshop: Build with Your Agentic Employee
Past Event

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March 30, 2026- 18:30

OpenClaw Workshop: Build with Your Agentic Employee

Artificial intelligence agents are rapidly transforming how startups build and operate. This workshop introduces OpenClaw and agentic coding, with a focus on how founders can leverage tools like Claude to automate workflows across marketing, coding, operations, and sales.

The session will begin with a 45-minute practical introduction, covering key concepts and real use cases. This will be followed by an interactive networking session, where participants can exchange ideas, share projects, and connect with like-minded builders.

This event is designed for students, founders, and anyone interested in staying at the forefront of emerging technologies while becoming part of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Participation is free, and pizza and snacks will be provided.

Thank you for the overwhelming response! All spots have been claimed. Stay tuned for future agentic AI workshops.

The Station, Lausanne
Free for all students
100% Booked β€” Thank you for the overwhelming response!
Founder's Ideathon β€” 48-hour entrepreneurship sprint
Past Event

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March 14–15, 2026

Founder's Ideathon

A 48-hour entrepreneurship sprint in the Lausanne / EPFL area for students who want to move from ideas to execution. Over one weekend, teams tackled real challenges, built solutions, and pitched in front of mentors and judges.

Lausanne, EPFL campus area
600 CHF prize pool
Free food & drinks
Mentorship & feedback
Global Entrepreneurship Week | Founders' speed-dating
Past Event
November 20, 2025 – 17:00

GEW | Founders' speed-dating

Meet founders, join teams, and find your next co-founder during Global Entrepreneurship Week! This interactive event brings together startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs for a dynamic networking experience.

Villanova Building, 3rd floor, Lausanne
30 participants (Β±5 founders, Β±25 students)
Free for all students
Global Entrepreneurship Week | Founders' speed-dating
Past Event
October 29, 2025

Failure night

Let's talk about what really builds great founders: failure. Join us for an honest evening where entrepreneurs share their biggest mistakes, lessons learned, and how they turned setbacks into growth. Whether your startup is thriving, pivoting, or still just an idea β€” this is the event to connect, learn, and get real about the founder journey.

CM14, EPFL
Free for all students