Biopôle Startup Fund
Overview
The Biopôle Startup Fund is a Swiss initiative designed to support early-stage life sciences companies by providing non-repayable financial assistance. This support covers expenses such as rental, research and development, and key services, enabling startups to focus on their core innovations without the pressure of equity or loan repayments. The fund primarily serves life sciences startups based at the Biopôle campus in Lausanne, Switzerland. Established in 2021, the fund offers up to CHF 90,000 per year for up to three consecutive years to promising ventures. This financial aid is complemented by a comprehensive 24-month programme that includes investor-style training, real-world due diligence simulations, and access to an Investment Advisory Board (IAB) for tailored feedback. Additionally, participants are regularly exposed to investors through panels and networking events hosted by Biopôle. In 2025, the Biopôle Startup Fund evolved into the Biopôle Investment Programme, reflecting a commitment to providing more than just financial support. The enhanced programme aims to better prepare high-potential life sciences companies for investment and scale-up, ensuring founders are equipped to engage effectively with investors from the outset. This initiative underscores Biopôle's dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the life sciences sector in Switzerland.
Investment Focus
- Life sciences focus
- Early-stage companies
- Based at Biopôle campus in Lausanne, Switzerland
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Biopôle Startup Fund invest in?
Biopôle Startup Fund invests in Life Sciences, and is based in Vaud, Switzerland. Biopôle Startup Fund is listed as a fund of funds in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Biopôle Startup Fund invest at?
Biopôle Startup Fund backs companies at Seed and Early Stage.
Which regions does Biopôle Startup Fund invest in?
Biopôle Startup Fund invests across Switzerland.
What companies has Biopôle Startup Fund invested in?
Biopôle Startup Fund's portfolio includes Sulfiscon, biped.ai, PeriVision, Emovo Care and Bewe (Ex N...).
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