VAUD: We grow innovation
Science and industry work hand in hand thanks to the presence of globally renowned universities, research centers and companies, providing entrepreneurs with endless possibilities for innovation.
8/10/2026
The Innovaud training programme to support SMEs with their AI projects! One workshop a week, on Thursday evenings from 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm, followed by drinks. Each session is led by Innovaud or an expert partner and concludes with a practical outcome. Next intake: 29 October 2026 – 10 December 206 Sign up now!
8/6/2026
Do you have a collaborative, innovative, digital-focused project? Apply for the next SyNNergy Selection Committee! This programme provides funding (up to CHF 100,000) and supports businesses in the Canton of Vaud in their digital transformation through collaborative, innovative and digital projects.
9/10/2026
Are you an entrepreneur starting to think about selling your business? Are you considering taking over an existing business? Join the workshop organised by the Centre Patronal! On the agenda: identifying the key steps involved in a sale or takeover, understanding the tax and legal implications depending on the business’s legal structure, and discovering the available financing options. A clear and accessible overview of the fundamental stages of a business handover process, presented in a practical way and without jargon. In partnership with the regional association Lausanne Région and Relève PME.
Lausanne Région, Rue du Liseron 11, 1001 Lausanne
9/11/2026
How can companies make the most of the experience and skills of older workers? One in three companies in French-speaking Switzerland has no employees aged over 60. Yet the experience and skills of older workers represent a real asset for SMEs, at a time when there is a persistent shortage of skilled labour. Join the Petits Déj’ after their summer break, and come and discuss this topic with key stakeholders!
Château d'Aigle
9/16/2026
The Centre Patronal’s Business Start-up Support Service, in collaboration with InnoPME, is organising a workshop designed to carry out an internal and external assessment of your business, help you set your priorities, and enable you to leave with a strategic manifesto setting out your next steps and the best ways to take action.
Lunaphore has developed a device used to analyze and identify cancerous tissue in less than 15 minutes. The startup plans to market its technology to hospitals and research labs.
DEPsys has developed a smart grid management solution. Building on its robust growth in Switzerland, DEPsys now aims to expand globally.
CleanGreens uses new environmentally-friendly technologies including a mobile aeroponic system that is unique in the world. Lettuce and aromatic herbs are sprayed with water and nutrients using retractable vertical nozzles.
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