Join us for a Deep Dive on raising funds in tough times on Monday 9 December 2024 at Biopôle, in Lausanne.

In the ever-evolving landscape of life sciences, securing financing can be a daunting challenge, especially in recent years. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned innovator, this exclusive event, co-organised with BioAlps, is designed to give you the keys to overcome the current financing challenges facing entrepreneurs.

Gain invaluable knowledge from our panel of experienced investors and successful entrepreneurs. From seed funding to Series A, they will share their insights, strategies and lessons learned, to provide you with insight to raise funds in tough times.

Participants will then have the opportunity to engage in an interactive Q&A session with the speakers, before capping the night with a networking apéro. Don’t miss this EPFL Investor’s Day side event for the life sciences entrepreneur community.

Programme

5.00 pm | Welcoming attendees (please join by 5.20 pm for a timely start)
5.20 pm | Welcome

• Sandra Ansanay-Alex, Sr Communication & Event Manager, BioAlps


• Pierre-Jean Wipff, Innovation & Partnership Director, Biopôle

5.30 pm | Presentations

• Carmelo Bisognano, Investor and New Cos Relation Lead, VirdisGroup


• Philippe Tramoy, VC Fund Partner & Co-Author


• Luc Henry, Founder & CEO, Limula


• Alain Barbal, former CEO, Novostia

6.25 pm | Panel – Q&A
6.40 pm | Networking & Apero
8.00 pm | End of the event