Where IMD talent meets angels and VCs investments opportunity
Join us for an exciting evening at the IMD Campus in Lausanne on October 30th for the IMD x SICTIC startup pitch day, a unique event spotlighting the next generation of alumni-led ventures. In partnership with SICTIC, Switzerland’s leading business angel network, this event connects high-potential startups with experienced investors and innovation leaders.
The event is the culmination of a selection and training process during which chosen startups have been coached by experts to refine their pitches and prepare for investor engagement.
Secure your seat to attend:
- Discover 8 outstanding startups founded or led by IMD alumni and students
- Gain insights into the Swiss and European angel investor landscape
- Engage with experienced jury members selecting the top 3 ventures for extended pitches
- Network with entrepreneurs, alumni, investors, and the IMD innovation community
This is a must-attend event for those passionate about entrepreneurship, investment, and the power of the IMD network.
Event agenda
16:30 – Registration (On-site attendees)
17:00 – Welcome & Opening remarks (IMD + SICTIC)
17:15 – 90-second startup pitching session (8 startups)
17:40 – Jury deliberation & Break
18:00 – Finalist announcements
18:05 – 5-minute pitches by top 3 startups + Q&A (Hybrid)
18:30 – Closing remarks by investors
18:45 – Networking apéro / Livestream ends
20:30 – Event ends
Are you building something exciting? Here’s your chance to pitch your startup
Who can apply:
- IMD students or alumni with an active role (founder/co-founder or top management)
- Startups that have collaborated with IMD MBAs or EMBAs in the last 2 years for at least 1 year.
- Startups that at least 1 representant can be present at the live pitch event (Oct 30th) and participate of online training sessions (Sept-Oct)
What you get:
- Tailored pitch training (Sep–Oct)
- Exposure to Swiss angel investors & VCs
- The opportunity to be selected for future funding rounds
Interested?
Reach out to Agathe Schwaar ([email protected]) with a short intro. We’ll share full submission details and next steps. Qualified startups will go through a selection process including a short survey and executive summary review (a simple process, without long forms to fulfill!). Selected startups will receive dedicated pitch training led by SICTIC (Sept–Oct).
After submitting your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the details. A reminder will be sent to you before the event.
We look forward to meeting you.