A joint program between EPFL Innovation Park and Groupe Mutuel
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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.
Save the date Tech4Eva Conference on November 30th
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!
A fantastic opportunity to connect with likeminded FemTech enthusiasts. The program provided many learning and networking opportunities. I personally benefitted a lot from my excellent mentor. Thank you to Simone and everyone who for all the work you have put into the program and for sharing your wisdom!
Fantastic top-organized program, allowing for a very broad view on the FemTech ecosystem and current developments, with world-class coaches, giving brilliant advice! Thanks for the honour to have been selected for this journey!
Deana Mohr
CEO
Discover Our Mentors
Jennifer Cubino
COO, Customer Success & Data Sciences, BC Platforms
Nicolas Loeillot
Business Models and Innovation Development - Strategy and Corporate services, CSS Insurance
Antoine Bachmann
Start-up Coach, Investor & Advisor
Frederik Decouttere
Chairman, Alithea Genomics, and AVP & SLIMS GM,Agilent
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 4th FemTech program Tech4Eva will run from April - November 2024. The next call for application is launched December, 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 2024 (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