I - Vice Presidency

The Vice Presidency for Innovation (VPI) at EPFL serves as the key player in promoting innovation by fostering collaboration between researchers, students, and industry. It manages the Switzerland Innovation Park Network West EPFL and the EPFL Innovation Park, facilitating technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and social initiatives. The VPI supports startups, encourages entrepreneurship, and spearheads innovation projects that bridge research with industrial and public partners. Additionally, the VPI collaborates with large enterprises to bring cutting-edge research closer to industry, with a focus on promoting technology transfer and commercialization. Through initiatives like the Yunus Social Business Center, the VPI addresses pressing societal challenges and promotes social entrepreneurship.