Policy

The EPFL encourages the creation of companies wishing to develop and commercialise technologies resulting from research carried out at the EPFL.

The use of these technologies requires the signing of an agreement between the EPFL and the start-up.

These agreements are negotiated individually. When the technology in question is the object of one or several patents (or patent applications), the type of contract most commonly used is the exclusive licence, granted in the start-up's area of activity. For agreements concerning software, non-exclusive licences are generally used.

If you need any informations please contact the SRI

The SRI team

Assistance to spin-offs and start-ups programme

When EPFL collaborators, professors or students plan to create a company, the "Spin-offs and Start-ups" programme set up at the Science Park (PSE) in collaboration with the SRI provides the following services:

• help with preparation of the business plan
• introduction to people and institutions (initial financing, capital risk, specialised advice, public administrations, etc.)
• project support (advice).

For more information contact:

e-mail : coaching@parc-scientifique.ch  

www.parc-scientifique.ch/PSE/coaching/coaching.php

Conflict of interests

When EPFL professors or employees participate in a start-up, it is advisable to settle the question of potential conflicts of interests connected with this situation. Those concerned are requested to contact the SRI.

You will find below the directives that apply at EPFL on conflicts of interest:

Directives on Conflicts of Interest