Tech4Regeneration Accelerator Programme

Founded and managed by the EPFL Innovation Park, the accelerator programme aims to reach a critical mass of gifted and skilled leaders, partner institutions, and corporations, to accelerate the mass adoption of regenerative solutions. This is taking place within an ambitious program project to build a “House of Regenerative Economy” physically hosted at EPFL Ecotope and connecting a large international community of like-minded pioneers.

Application Fields

• Natural Resources: Restoration, recovery and conservation of the air, water, soil, forest, etc.
• Energy: Generation, transport, supply & storage, operating efficiency, etc.
• Infrastructures: Buildings and Construction, Smart Cities, etc.
• Transportation: Decarbonized mobility and freight.
• Food & Agriculture: Agriculture, conditioning, transformation, nutrition, etc.
• Circular Economy: Extend the life cycle of existing products and materials through sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling.
• Enabling Technologies: Green materials and chemicals, audit services and certification, green IT, blockchain-based regenerative finance, etc.

Benefit for Startups

• Embark on a transformative journey of development and scale-up for your startup:
  • join an international community of leaders and partners
  • access invaluable resources, contacts, and expertise
  • add your contribution to a global movement defining a new paradigm of regeneration, collaboration, and inclusive prosperity, substituting the traditional neoliberalism story and its focus on perpetual economic growth
  • get tailored support to help refine your business model, develop effective industrialization and go-to-market strategies, connect with investors and customers, and gain international visibility
• Vibrant and Engaged Network: Connect with representatives from thriving enterprises and international organizations, and access invaluable support, collaboration opportunities, and industry insights to fuel your growth.
• Individual Coaching and Mentoring: Get access to a wealth of knowledge and guidance from the multidisciplinary team of experts who will assist you with financing, operational or marketing challenges, or any other obstacles to achieve your goals and impact.
• Immersive Workshops: Participate in various engaging workshops designed to enhance your business skills, strengthen your entrepreneurial vision, and unlock the potential for positive contributions to nature, climate and society.
• Investor Connections: Seize a unique matchmaking opportunity to connect with a wide network of impact investors, increasing your chances of securing funds and propelling your project forward.
• Pilots and Market Validation: Explore synergies and opportunities for partnerships around impactful proof-of-concept projects, pilots, and field-testing of your solution and business model.

Eligibility Criteria

If your startup meets these criteria, they encourage you to apply and take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to propel your venture forward and make a lasting positive impact on Biosphere and Society.

• Company: Less than 7 years of incorporation — They welcome registered startups that are in their early stages, recognizing the potential for groundbreaking ideas to emerge and make a significant impact.
• Innovation: Demonstrated technological innovation — Your product or solution should be based on disruptive technology, patented IP, or scientific breakthrough, responding to a well identified problem.
• Technology Readiness: Ready-to-market product or solution — Your startup should have a product or solution that is developed and tested, ready to be launched or already on the market. This ensures that you can take full advantage of the programme’s resources and support to accelerate your growth.
• Traction: Customer acquisition and/or internationalization phase — You should be actively seeking to acquire customers and expand your user base. This indicates that you are ready to scale your operations and benefit from the program’s exposure and networking opportunities.
• Impact: Alignment with the mission — Your solution should demonstrate a potential net positive impact within at least one of the application fields outlined by our program. They aim to accelerate startups contributing to the transition towards a regenerative economy, i.e. moving away from business models based on overconsumption, extraction and exploitation, to ones where social and ecological goals are integral to the company’s mission.
• Commitment: Dedication and active engagement — They expect participating startups to attend all programme activities and foster open, collaborative exchanges with fellow participants to fully leverage the available resources, mentorship, training, and networking opportunities.

For more information, visit EPFL Innovation Park.