Alter Start Lausanne

Start a business in Lausanne: free support

Do you have a business project or are you looking for a job in the canton of Vaud? Alter Start supports you on Friday mornings, Avenue de Sévelin 52, 1004 Lausanne.

An entrepreneur pitching at an Alter Start Apéro at La Pépite in Lausanne

Our support

How does our business start-up support work in Lausanne?

Practical, personal support tailored to your project. You can join us at any time of the year.

  1. Every Friday morning, at Sévelin

    Sessions take place at our premises, Avenue de Sévelin 52, 1004 Lausanne.

  2. A volunteer mentor by your side

    A professional supports you every week, without doing the work for you.

  3. Your business plan, suited to the Swiss market

    Market research, pricing, quotes, paperwork: everything you need to start your business in Switzerland.

  4. Training and pitches

    Weekly group training and pitches to build your confidence.

  5. A network in the canton of Vaud

    Customers, partners and events: Apéros at La Pépite, the Social Entrepreneurship Prize at the Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne.

Requirements

Who can take part?

  • Hold an F, S, B or C permit
  • Have a migrant background, be going through a difficult period or run an impact project
  • Have at least a B1 level of French
  • Be available on Friday mornings, in Lausanne

On the ground

Alter Start in Lausanne

The team

Our mentors in Lausanne

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    Kristina Babina
  • Portrait of Riwal Ferry
    Riwal Ferry
  • Portrait of Ivan Palomino
    Ivan Palomino
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    Marie-Christine Brillaud
  • Portrait of Thierry Ragon
    Thierry Ragon
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    Irene Taussig-Wulff
  • Portrait of Ksenia Lagunovskaya
    Ksenia Lagunovskaya
  • Portrait of Ophélie Morellet
    Ophélie Morellet
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    JC K. Sebatware
  • Portrait of Edouard Le Bourgeois
    Edouard Le Bourgeois
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    Crista
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    Marina
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    Marine
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    MRBB
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    Ursula

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does Alter Start's support cost?

Alter Start's support is free of charge. The programme is made possible by the support of committed partners and organisations.

Can Alter Start fund my project?

No. Alter Start does not fund projects directly. However, the team supports you in building your business plan, structuring your project and growing your business. The aim is to give you the tools you need to launch and develop your project independently.

How long does the support last?

The Incubator, to start your business, lasts 12 months. There is no fixed start date: you can begin at any time of the year.

What stage does my project need to be at to start?

You can join the programme at any stage of your project. Whether you simply have an idea or have already started working on your business plan, Alter Start helps you structure your project and take it further.

Where are your premises in Lausanne?

Avenue de Sévelin 52, 1004 Lausanne. Sessions take place on Friday mornings.

Do you live near Geneva?

Alter Start also supports you in Geneva, Rue Fendt 1, on Thursday afternoons.

Got a project? Let's meet in Lausanne.

On Friday mornings, Avenue de Sévelin 52, 1004 Lausanne. Practical, personal support tailored to your project.

Contact us: info@alterstart.org →