A joint program between EPFL Innovation Park and Groupe Mutuel
Save the date Tech4Eva Opening Conference May 13th!
We accelerate women's health innovations
A global FemTech community and a 6-month equity free FemTech start-up acceleration program for companies developing innovative solutions to improve technologies relating to women’s health with international reach.
The Tech4Eva program allowed us to have valuable interactions with corporate mentors, meet other startup representatives and get a better picture of the European FemTech industry. Considering one of our main focuses are international expansion and corporate collaborations, the program was a great choice, and we highly recommend it.
A unique opportunity for an early-stage startup to interact with entrepreneurs and international partners, all involved in improving women's health, and to develop compelling business models.
Tech4Eva is a great program also for scientists coming from academia who want to build a start-up. Invaluable knowledge is acquired quickly and prepares you well for the journey of how to be successful with your start-up. Thank you so much Tech4Eva!!
Valentina Vongrad
Founder
Discover Our Mentors
Lan Zuo Gillet
Deputy Managing Director, EPFL Innovation Park
Cédric Morel
IoT expert
Marta Gehring
Business Development & Marketing Strategist, Swiss Biotech Association
Marie Duton-Burel
Head of Business Development, Debiotech
Marco Ruedi
Entrepreneur, Coach & Trainer, EPFL Innovation Park
Offering innovative solution in one or more of these areas:
Pregnancy & post-partum
Mental Health & wellbeing
Period health
Fertility & infertility
Menopause care
Sexual & pelvic health
Nutrition, Digestive & Hormonal Health
Prevention & treatment
Endometriosis
Bone, Brain Health, Immune & Heart Diseases
Oncology
What solutions or services are we looking for?
Application Software
Mobile Apps
B2C Information platforms
Therapeutics/Wearable devices/Hardware
IoT Preventive medicine
Diagnostics
Monitoring equipment
AI services & Data analysis
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 to scale 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/May - November 2024 (August activity break). The next call for application is open and the deadline to apply is March 15th. Video interviews will be conducted early April with shortlisted applicants.
What is the application deadline?
Please ideally apply by March 15th to give the selection committee time to review all applicants before the opening ceremony in April 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 mostly online. We will aim to have key events in presence such as the kickoff and closing conferences and highly recommend you plan to attend these in person.
What are the benefits to take part in the program?
Access to one of Europe’s leading healthcare ecosystems
6 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