Entrepreneurship and DIY: a refreshing programme where Geneva’s entrepreneurial spirit meets the boundless creativity of the next generation.
At the heart of the Swiss innovation pavilion
Spotlight on entrepreneurs! This day, dedicated to Geneva’s innovation ecosystem, brings together all the key local support organisations: Genilem, FONGIT, FAE, PULSE, FONDETEC, OPI, UNITEC (University of Geneva), with the support of the Cantonal Office for Economic Development and Innovation.
Expect hands-on advice, inspiring talks, and a wealth of practical resources to help turn bright ideas into strong projects: funding, pitching, taking your idea to reality…
Everything you need to take the plunge into the entrepreneurial adventure with confidence!
Don’t miss the 4:30 p.m. highlight!
An international roundtable will bring together speakers from China, Saudi Arabia, Senegal and Switzerland to tackle the question:
“Where is innovation fostered today?”
A first on the Swiss pavilion stage, reaffirming the Exhibition’s role as a global dialogue platform on the innovation challenges of tomorrow.
For our youngest inventors
Younger visitors will also get their fair share of fun and discovery:
- Solar workshop (ages 7–10): build your own mobile object powered by solar energy… and take it home afterwards! Free on registration
- Paper planes: learn how to fold and fly paper planes for the longest possible time. Discover the secrets of aerodynamics while having fun with different models!
- Addictlab workshops: science, technology and creativity are the cornerstones of this interactive journey:
- Robotics and Environment: program a LEGO Spike robot to clean up the oceans.
- Mechanical and Computing: discover logic through the hands-on Turing Tumble.
- Heritage and Innovation: explore the inventors of Versoix and their scientific legacy.
All Addictlab activities are free with registration.
