GM- Lausanne Corridor: Trade, Investment & Innovation Opportunities
About this Event
Background
Join GM Business Growth Hub, Innovaud and DISH for an exclusive international innovation and trade event designed to connect ambitious businesses, innovators, investors, researchers and support organisations from Greater Manchester and Lausanne, Switzerland.
Switzerland consistently ranks among the world's leading innovation economies, while Greater Manchester is one of the UK's fastest-growing technology and innovation hubs. This event brings together both ecosystems to explore new opportunities for collaboration, market expansion, investment and innovation partnerships.
Whether you are a scaling technology company, a life sciences innovator, a cybersecurity specialist, an AI developer, an investor, or a business support organisation, this event will provide valuable insights into how to access and navigate two of Europe's most dynamic innovation ecosystems.
Why Attend?
Discover Opportunities in Switzerland's Innovation Powerhouse
The Canton of Vaud and Lausanne region have established themselves as one of Europe's leading centres for innovation, deep tech, life sciences and digital technologies. The region is home to globally recognised institutions such as EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) and a network of specialist innovation hubs supporting biotechnology, medtech, cybersecurity and advanced technologies.
Build International Partnerships
Meet organisations actively supporting business growth and international collaboration, including:
· Innovaud – the economic development and innovation agency for the Canton of Vaud
· DISH Manchester – Greater Manchester's innovation and digital ecosystem connector
· GM Business Growth Hub – helping ambitious businesses access international markets, innovation support and growth opportunities
Connect to Business Support Ecosystems
Learn how businesses can access soft-landing and market-entry programmes, international partnership opportunities, university and research collaborations, Investor and scale-up network as well as trade and export support services
1-1 meeting with experts following the main event
Within the registration page, you can express interest for a 1-1 with selected event partners. You will then be introduced to one of our key parters via email to organise this meeting. The following partners will be available for 1-1s:
- Innovaud - Xavier Philipona, Senior Investment Officer (Vaud's innovation and economic promotion agency)
- Unlimitrust - Pascal Marmier , Unlimitrust Campus Director (part of EPFL Innovation Park, global innovation hub at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, identity, and secure digital systems)
- GM Business Growth Hub - International Growth Adviser
- GM Business Growth Hub - Dr Yousef Taktak, Commercialisation Specialist (Health and Life Sciences)
- GM Business Growth Hub – Innovation Team (Innovation Ecosystem)
Eligibility Criteria
Businesses with a registered trading address in Greater Manchester.
Costs
There are no fees associated to participate in this event.
Privacy Notice
Your information will only be used for purposes directly related to the organisation and delivery of the event and will be processed in accordance with the relevant service and funding arrangements.
Please refer to the Privacy Notice ( privacy policy ) for further information about how your data will be collected, used and shared.
Partner Introductions
If a partner introduction is requested via the registration form, you will be introdcued on a 1-1 basis, via email to this partner, so they can contact you after the event regarding their specialist products, services or business support offers.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM
Registration, Refreshments & Networking
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:35 AM
Welcome & Housekeeping- Opening remarks and overview of morning programme
Host: Susana Córdoba - GM Business Growth Hub
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Expanding your Business in Lausanne
Info: Panel Discussion: Panel Discussion: Expanding your Business in Lausanne: From Trade to Investment - Business Support and Practical Examples
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Fastest Growing Hub
Info: Panel Discussion: Fastest Growing Hub for Deep tech, AI, Life Sciences Innovation, Trade and Investment
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Closing Remarks
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Networking
🕑: 12:30 PM
Followed by selected 1-1s
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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