EHL Innovation Sprint

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. We'll help you connect with other participants and form multidisciplinary teams on-site.

When: Friday 3rd (16:00-21:30) - Saturday 4th (08:00-19:00) October, 2026

Where: EHL Campus in Lausanne

Theme: Human-Centric Innovation

Prizes and awards for selected teams!

What's on the Agenda ?

Friday, 2 October – Ideation & Team Formation

16:00 – Welcome & Registration: Meet fellow participants, collect your welcome pack, and get ready for an inspiring weekend.

16:30 – Opening Session: Introduction to the challenge, the theme, and the entrepreneurial journey ahead.

17:00 – Icebreaker Activity
Connect with students from different backgrounds and start building your network.

17:30 – Idea Generation
Explore challenge topics, brainstorm solutions, and develop your own concepts.

18:30 – Idea Pitches
Present your idea in one minute and inspire others to join your vision.

19:00 – Team Formation
Build multidisciplinary teams around the most promising ideas.

19:30 – Networking Dinner
Get to know your teammates and start shaping your project.

Saturday, 3 October – Build, Test & Pitch

08:00 – Breakfast & Check-In

08:30 – Sprint Kick-Off
Meet the expert coaches and prepare for a day of innovation.

Morning – Problem & Business Model Development
Validate your idea, understand user needs, and define your business model.

12:00 – Lunch Break

Afternoon – Prototype & Pitch Preparation
Transform your concept into a tangible solution and prepare your final presentation.

16:00 – Final Pitch Competition
Present your project to a panel of experts and answer their questions.

17:30 – Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the most innovative teams and discover next-step opportunities.

18:00 – Closing Apéro
Wrap up the weekend, network, and celebrate your achievements.

Why you should join ?

Challenge yourself to turn an idea into reality in just 24 hours. Work alongside ambitious students from different backgrounds, learn from experienced entrepreneurs, and gain hands-on experience solving real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to build your entrepreneurial skills, expand your network, or meet future co-founders, this is the place to start.