Operations & Administration

The Operations & Administration unit at EPFL, part of the Vice Presidency for Innovation, serves as the interface between the university and industrial sectors, with a focus on promoting technology transfer and entrepreneurship. It oversees the deployment of the Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL and manages the EPFL Innovation Park, facilitating collaboration between companies, start-ups, and researchers. The unit supports initiatives to encourage entrepreneurship among students and has launched a social entrepreneurship program addressing societal challenges. Additionally, it collaborates with industry to promote cutting-edge research and innovation, while also supporting the creation of start-ups through various tools and resources.