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.
Tech4Eva was an eye opener and acted as a true accelerator of our mindset and the overall company evolution process. Monthly updating with a dedicated mentor has been fundamental in our journey. When peers are so close to you in their profile and needs, this is even a much better experience. I have found a community with a drive for cooperation and partnering. We are very grateful to the program and the organizers for the opportunity. We encourage young start-ups in Femtech to apply for the next cohort.
Overall, I want to say a huge thanks to this program. I was able to think and understand more about the 'femtech' itself by attending this accelerator program. Companies from various cultures and countries widened my view about what femtech could do, and this program gave me and my company so many great opportunities to grow and get mature!
Tech4Eva was crucial to Curiva's expansion as an early-stage company and a wonderful opportunity to explore entry into international markets. We cannot wait to see what our growth stage will look like next year!
Eydis Lima
Co-Founder
Discover Our Mentors
Emre Ozcan
Global Head of Digital Health, Merck Healthcare
Stasia Obremskey
Managing Director, RH Capital - A Rhia Ventures Fund
Kai Thornagel
Director, Essity Ventures
Marie Duton-Burel
Head of Business Development, Debiotech
Jerome Michaud
Coach & Mentor
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