--- title: La Forge Incubator DemoDay May 2024 description: Exploring innovative startups, dynamic pitches, and networking at La Forge incubator. image: https://lp.epfl-innovationpark.ch/hubfs/Demoday%20screen%20QR%20CODE-3-1.png --- [![EPFL Innovation Park](https://lp.epfl-innovationpark.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/EIP%20-%20Black.png?width=799&height=241&name=EIP%20-%20Black.png "EPFL Innovation Park")](https://www.epfl-innovationpark.ch/) [![EPFL Innovation Park](https://lp.epfl-innovationpark.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/EIP%20-%20Black.png?width=799&height=241&name=EIP%20-%20Black.png "EPFL Innovation Park")](http://epfl-innovationpark.ch) [![EPFL Innovation Park](https://lp.epfl-innovationpark.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/EIP%20-%20Black.png?width=799&height=241&name=EIP%20-%20Black.png "EPFL Innovation Park")](http://epfl-innovationpark.ch) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![Demoday screen QR CODE-3](https://lp.epfl-innovationpark.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/Demoday%20screen%20QR%20CODE-3.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=Demoday%20screen%20QR%20CODE-3.png "Demoday screen QR CODE-3") ## Discover. Connect. Celebrate. 2024-05-14T14:00:00+0000 +0000 The countdown to this event is over! 00 Days 00 Hours 00 Minutes 00 Seconds Join us at EPFL Innovation Park's Incubator for a day rich in innovation and discovery at the bi-annual La Forge DemoDay. Experience the enthusiasm and potential as we spotlight promising deep-tech start-ups from Western Switzerland.    ## Agenda 16:00 Visit of startups' booths 17:30 Start of the event - Introduction 17:40 Pitches of La Forge startups 18:15 "Open Mic" pitch competition open to everyone 18:30 Networking aperitif & Visit of startups' booths 19:30 End of the event ## Here’s a snapshot of what awaits ![06df2158-aa33-4468-bdcf-a3c6e8b3aff2](https://lp.epfl-innovationpark.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/06df2158-aa33-4468-bdcf-a3c6e8b3aff2.png?width=2000&height=1500&name=06df2158-aa33-4468-bdcf-a3c6e8b3aff2.png) **Pitching Competition** Join us in a moment where ideas take the spotlight. Watch as La Forge start-ups share their journeys and solutions, turning complex tech into easy-to-understand pitches. ![3f9be84d-e021-48d4-91d9-0eba6f68f54e](https://lp.epfl-innovationpark.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/3f9be84d-e021-48d4-91d9-0eba6f68f54e.png?width=2000&height=1500&name=3f9be84d-e021-48d4-91d9-0eba6f68f54e.png) **Relatable Networking** Engage and learn with a vibrant community of innovators, investors, and tech enthusiasts. A space where you can meet, share, and perhaps, collaborate. ![Discover innovations](https://lp.epfl-innovationpark.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1963-2.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=IMG_1963-2.jpg) **Discover Innovations** Journey through our booths and witness forward-thinking technologies and applications in areas ranging from AI to Biotech, offering a sneak peek into the future of tech. *"Leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others."*   -John Maxwell ## Register here ## Access **Although you can come by car, we would like to encourage you to use public transport given the ease of access. ** **By TRAIN, METRO, and WALK** Three train stations are close to EPFL Innovation Park: LAUSANNE, RENENS and MORGES Visit [www.cff.ch](http://www.cff.ch) for schedules **From Renens VD station** When you arrive at Renens, take the M1 metro to the «EPFL» stop **From Lausanne station or Morges station** You can take the metro or the bus to the EPFL Campus. **Metro M2 and M1:** Take the M2 metro one stop to «Lausanne-Flon», then take the M1 metro for about 10 minutes to « EPFL » For M1 and M2 metro timetables, visit [www.t-l.ch](http://www.t-l.ch) From the «EPFL» stop, walk (10') to «La diagonale» and then you’ll arrive at the EPFL Innovation Park. **By BUS** **Bus lines TL** (Public Transport of the Lausanne area) and **MBC** (Transport Region Morges) run in western Lausanne: **MBC bus 701** : Echichens, Morges, Préverenges, EPFL, Bourdonnette **MBC bus 705** : Lonay , Préverenges, Denges, Echandens, Ecublens, EPFL **TL bus 31** : Renens-Gare, EPFL-UNIL, Saint-Sulpice, Venoge **TL bus 1** : Lausanne-Gare, EPFL-Colladon - From Monday to Friday between 6.30am and 9am and between 3.30pm and 7pm, with a frequency of around 7.5 minutes **By CAR** Take the highway A1 and follow direction «LAUSANNE-SUD» and exit at «EPFL». When you arrive, there are visitor parking places (white spaces) as indicated on the map. Payment using parking meter, Parkingpay, EasyPark or Twint [Click here to access the EPFL Innovation Park map ](https://assets-global.website-files.com/627cb49ee9c8c230cfca9d37/6564b4e730a8c37be71a30b1_Plan%20accès.pdf) ![La Forge copy](https://lp.epfl-innovationpark.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/La%20Forge%20copy.png?width=589&height=151&name=La%20Forge%20copy.png) #### About La Forge Located at the heart of the EPFL Innovation Park, La Forge is an incubator for early-stage startups and young companies with a connection to EPFL. In this supportive environment, selected fledgling businesses can build a useful network of like-minded entrepreneurs, meet potential investors, refine their business models and acquire new skills to get their companies off to a flying star. 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