Startup and Entrepreneurship

Numerous startups and SMEs leverage Idiap's technologies, and some were founded specifically to build business models around them. The institute is proud to play an active role in fostering this vibrant innovation ecosystem, creating value for the economy.

Startups

Ideark

Part of Idiap's ecosystem, IdeArk is a platform which brings together the institute with other academic and economic partners. IdeArk's aim is to transform ideas into industrial applications using promising new technologies, particularly those originating from Idiap. IdeArk encourages the creation of start-ups and facilitates the development of business opportunities.

ICC

Our longstanding 9-day AI hackathon brings together international innovators to accelerate AI entrepreneurship. Running for over 15 years, it has helped turn ideas into impactful ventures.

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