SWISS UMEF Incubator
Fostering Entrepreneurship. Supporting Innovation. Unveiling Talents.
The SWISS UMEF Incubator is an initiative dedicated to supporting students and alumni who wish to start their own business, develop an innovative project, or address societal challenges through entrepreneurship.
Our Mission
To provide a structured and stimulating environment to transform ideas into viable, sustainable, and impactful businesses.
Our Services
We support budding entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, offering:
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Personalised mentoring with experts from academia and the professional world
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Co-working spaces on campus
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Workshops & training on business models, pitching, finance, digital marketing, etc.
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Networking opportunities with investors, partner incubators, and alumni entrepreneurs
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Access to seed funding through academic and private partnerships
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Legal and fiscal support through our fiduciary and advisory partners
Inclusion & Impact
The incubator actively supports female entrepreneurship, social and environmental impact projects, and entrepreneurship in emerging countries. More than 35% of incubated projects are led by women or individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Key Figures (2023–2024)
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22 spots available each year
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7 companies founded with the incubator’s support
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3 companies are still active after 5 years
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8 female entrepreneurs incubated
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75% of projects received financial or technical support
Join the Incubator
Are you a student or an alumnus of SWISS UMEF with a project?
Write to us at: incubateur@swiss-umef.ch
Or visit us on the 2nd floor, Innovation & Projects Office.