EHL Innovation Hub

Fostering human-centric innovation through entrepreneurship

Ready to shape the future of service?

As the innovation arm of EHL Group, we nurture, and scale human-centric solutions across the service industries.

From hospitality, F&B, travel and tourism, luxury and retail, education, health, wellbeing, and service businesses where human-centricity is key, we connect students, founders, and industry partners to turn bold ideas into measurable impact.

The EHL Innovation Hub advocates for impact entrepreneurship, and our commitment extends to our students and alumni and external startups and founders, creating a dynamic ecosystem and nurturing environment where the seeds of innovation can thrive.

We transform innovative ideas into tangible, game-changing solutions for our industry and our corporate partners. Whether you're a student with a disruptive concept, an external startup or a corporate partner, the EHL Innovation Hub provides the resources, guidance, and expertise needed to bring your project to life and your business challenge solved.

Upcoming Events

InnoHub Meetup #7

December 3rd, 2026

Let’s wrap up the year together, celebrate each others achievements, share stories & challenges, and get into the Christmas spirit with the community. A warm, festive evening to reconnect, reflect, and toast to what’s next.

This event is open to the wider Hub community. Accommodation available on campus.

InnoHub MeetUp #7

January 16th, 2027

We're kicking off the new year with a bang! Join us for a celebratory dinner and an exciting workshop on oenology, the science of winemaking.

This event is open to the wider Hub community. Accommodation available on campus.

EHL HumanX Summit

May 11–12th, 2027

EHL's flagship event returns, this time with the theme 'Designing the HumanX'. Prepare for inspiring keynotes, workshops, innovation challenges, and curated networking.

On the second day, the EHL Innovation Hub hosts the Open Innovation Day.

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Key Facts

100+

Start-ups, scale-ups and student projects supported in '24-'25

250+

Students applications to programs

50+

Global coaches specialized in different areas

30+

EHL interns hired by start-ups

13

Received grants thanks to the Fondation de l'Innovation EHL.

800+

Startups scouted or we have interacted with in the last 12 months

10+

Industry reports produced

10+

Public events annually with more than 1,500 participants

Member Testimonials

Paolo Trifoni

Co-Founder of Badger

"The EHL Innovation Hub opened doors we couldn't have opened alone. We got our first angel investor introduction and government agency connections. The EHL brand carries real weight when we prospect in F&B. For our team and partners, it's simply a great place to be. And we believe this is only the beginning."