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We accelerate women's health innovations
A global FemTech community and a 9-month equity free FemTech start-up acceleration program for companies developing innovative solutions to improve technologies relating to women’s health with international reach.
Don't miss this event to connect with the ecosystem, get insights about the industry and research trends in FemTech and discuss the growing market opportunity!
Our objective is to accelerate the product-market fit, achieve the medical device certification and expand Dana to a 2nd market in 2023. We have been looking for the right Femtech accelerator since our founding and look forward to next steps with Tech4Eva.
The peer-to-peer sessions in particular punctuated nicely our progress and enabled us to feel supported in our entrepreneur journey. In addition, the superb selection of mentors led to very valuable connections and inputs that will be precious for IMMA's next stage.
The program is an excellent opportunity to gain a better understanding of the rapidly expanding femtech sector. Unlike other programs, since it is directly oriented to our sector, the value of this group is very high.
Emeline Hahn
CEO
Discover Our Mentors
Cindy Rodriguez
Global Brand Director Disruptive Innovation & Sustainability, Procter & Gamble Oral Care Business Unit
Christina Kirk
Associate Director, Global Business Development, Scouting and Innovation, Ferring
Kai Thornagel
Director, Essity Ventures
Reto Hartmann
Business Coach, EPFL Innovation Park
Douglas Haggstrom
Experienced Digital & Strategy Professional, Innovation Office at University of Basel
Marco Ruedi
Entrepreneur, Coach & Trainer, EPFL Innovation Park
Offering innovative solution in one or more of these areas:
Pregnancy & post-partum
Wellness
Period health
Fertility & infertility
Menopause
Mental health
Family life
Prevention
Treatment & Care
Bone, Brain Health, Immune & Heart Diseases
Oncology
What solutions or services are we looking for?
Application Software
Apps B2C Information platforms
Therapeutics/Wearable devices
IoT Preventive medicine
Diagnostics
Monitoring equipment
AI services
Consumer non-durables
Personal products
Outcome management and InsurTech
What stage can we apply?
The program Tech4Eva is open to start-ups and innovative projects from Switzerland, Europe and around the globe. We will accept both early and late stage companies. Ideally you are working on your go-to-market strategy and/or are considering fundraising.
Is there a fee to apply or participate in the program?
There is no fee to apply nor to participate in the program as the program is fully sponsored. We do not take any equity. Selection will be done by merit.
When is the next cohort?
The 3rd FemTech program Tech4Eva will run from April - November 2023. The next call for application is launched November 28, 2022 with the deadline to apply of February 1, 2023.
What is the application deadline?
Please ideally apply before February 1st to give the selection committee time to review all applicants before the opening ceremony 2023 (date TBC).
Does the Founder or CEO need to be a woman?
We do not require that the Founder nor CEO of your start-up is a woman. We accept all Founders or CEOs building products and solutions for women’s health.
Does our company need to be based in Switzerland during the program?
Although our program is based in Switzerland, we expect the program to be a hybrid format and adapted to the latest COVID-19 restrictions. We will aim to have key events in presence if possible such as the kickoff and closing.
What are the benefits to take part in the program?
Access to one of Europe’s leading healthcare ecosystems
9 months of tailored coaching and specialized workshops
Develop pilot projects with Group Mutuel or its partner companies
Access to potential customers through international collaborations
Exposure to international investors
Access to a unique knowledge from payer’s perspective
A desk at La Forge, the incubator of EPFL Innovation Park in Lausanne.
Direct feedback from a panel of technology experts from EPFL network and the University
Contact Us
For question linked to partnership, sponsorship, mentorship and investment: please contact Lan Zuo Gillet: zuo@epfl-innovationpark.ch