CALLING ALL FUTURE FOUNDERS!

24 hours from idea to viable project: build with strangers, validate with experts, innovate with EHL!

 

Theme: HUMAN CENTRIC INNOVATION

Design products, services, or processes that put people at the heart of your solution.

 

 

When: February 27-28, 2026

Where: EHL Campus in Lausanne

 

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What is it about?

Join a unique challenge where you'll build real solutions, work with top experts, and pitch to industry leaders, all in just 24 hours!

No idea or team? No problem. Come solo and join a team onsite.

Each team must include at least one female founder.

Prizes and awards for selected teams!

Friday 6th February

Kick-off Evening

1
5:30 PM
Arrival & Registration 
2
5:45 PM
Welcome & Event Presentation
3
6:00 PM

Lightning Idea Pitches (1 min each)

4
6:15 PM
Idea Voting & Selection
5
6:30 PM
Team Formation
6
6:45 PM
Icebreaker Activity & Team Bonding
7
7:15 PM
Standing Dinner & Networking
Saturday 7th February

Sprint Day

1
8:00 AM
Check-in & Breakfast
2
8:30 AM

Teamwork Sprint: Defining the Problem

& Value Proposition

3
10:00 AM

Teamwork Sprint:

Building the Business Plan

4
12:00 PM
Lunch Break
5
1:00 PM

Teamwork Sprint: Prototyping

& Preparing the Pitch

6
4:00 PM
Final Pitches & Jury Q&A
7
5:00 PM
Awards Ceremony & Closing
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Co-founders

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Human Centricity

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Co-creation

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Ideas

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Awards

Register to be with us

Participation is open to all students, regardless of their academic institution.
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Partners and Sponsors

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  • EHL Innovation Hub 

    Route de Berne 301
    1000 Lausanne 25
    Switzerland

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