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/** * @output wp-includes/js/wp-emoji-loader.js */ /** * Emoji Settings as exported in PHP via _print_emoji_detection_script(). * @typedef WPEmojiSettings * @type {object} * @property {?object} source * @property {?string} source.concatemoji * @property {?string} source.twemoji * @property {?string} source.wpemoji * @property {?boolean} DOMReady * @property {?Function} readyCallback */ /** * Support tests. * @typedef SupportTests * @type {object} * @property {?boolean} flag * @property {?boolean} emoji */ /** * IIFE to detect emoji support and load Twemoji if needed. * * @param {Window} window * @param {Document} document * @param {WPEmojiSettings} settings */ ( function wpEmojiLoader( window, document, settings ) { if ( typeof Promise === 'undefined' ) { return; } var sessionStorageKey = 'wpEmojiSettingsSupports'; var tests = [ 'flag', 'emoji' ]; /** * Checks whether the browser supports offloading to a Worker. * * @since 6.3.0 * * @private * * @returns {boolean} */ function supportsWorkerOffloading() { return ( typeof Worker !== 'undefined' && typeof OffscreenCanvas !== 'undefined' && typeof URL !== 'undefined' && URL.createObjectURL && typeof Blob !== 'undefined' ); } /** * @typedef SessionSupportTests * @type {object} * @property {number} timestamp * @property {SupportTests} supportTests */ /** * Get support tests from session. * * @since 6.3.0 * * @private * * @returns {?SupportTests} Support tests, or null if not set or older than 1 week. */ function getSessionSupportTests() { try { /** @type {SessionSupportTests} */ var item = JSON.parse( sessionStorage.getItem( sessionStorageKey ) ); if ( typeof item === 'object' && typeof item.timestamp === 'number' && new Date().valueOf() < item.timestamp + 604800 && // Note: Number is a week in seconds. typeof item.supportTests === 'object' ) { return item.supportTests; } } catch ( e ) {} return null; } /** * Persist the supports in session storage. * * @since 6.3.0 * * @private * * @param {SupportTests} supportTests Support tests. */ function setSessionSupportTests( supportTests ) { try { /** @type {SessionSupportTests} */ var item = { supportTests: supportTests, timestamp: new Date().valueOf() }; sessionStorage.setItem( sessionStorageKey, JSON.stringify( item ) ); } catch ( e ) {} } /** * Checks if two sets of Emoji characters render the same visually. * * This function may be serialized to run in a Worker. Therefore, it cannot refer to variables from the containing * scope. Everything must be passed by parameters. * * @since 4.9.0 * * @private * * @param {CanvasRenderingContext2D} context 2D Context. * @param {string} set1 Set of Emoji to test. * @param {string} set2 Set of Emoji to test. * * @return {boolean} True if the two sets render the same. */ function emojiSetsRenderIdentically( context, set1, set2 ) { // Cleanup from previous test. context.clearRect( 0, 0, context.canvas.width, context.canvas.height ); context.fillText( set1, 0, 0 ); var rendered1 = new Uint32Array( context.getImageData( 0, 0, context.canvas.width, context.canvas.height ).data ); // Cleanup from previous test. context.clearRect( 0, 0, context.canvas.width, context.canvas.height ); context.fillText( set2, 0, 0 ); var rendered2 = new Uint32Array( context.getImageData( 0, 0, context.canvas.width, context.canvas.height ).data ); return rendered1.every( function ( rendered2Data, index ) { return rendered2Data === rendered2[ index ]; } ); } /** * Determines if the browser properly renders Emoji that Twemoji can supplement. * * This function may be serialized to run in a Worker. Therefore, it cannot refer to variables from the containing * scope. Everything must be passed by parameters. * * @since 4.2.0 * * @private * * @param {CanvasRenderingContext2D} context 2D Context. * @param {string} type Whether to test for support of "flag" or "emoji". * @param {Function} emojiSetsRenderIdentically Reference to emojiSetsRenderIdentically function, needed due to minification. * * @return {boolean} True if the browser can render emoji, false if it cannot. */ function browserSupportsEmoji( context, type, emojiSetsRenderIdentically ) { var isIdentical; switch ( type ) { case 'flag': /* * Test for Transgender flag compatibility. Added in Unicode 13. * * To test for support, we try to render it, and compare the rendering to how it would look if * the browser doesn't render it correctly (white flag emoji + transgender symbol). */ isIdentical = emojiSetsRenderIdentically( context, '\uD83C\uDFF3\uFE0F\u200D\u26A7\uFE0F', // as a zero-width joiner sequence '\uD83C\uDFF3\uFE0F\u200B\u26A7\uFE0F' // separated by a zero-width space ); if ( isIdentical ) { return false; } /* * Test for UN flag compatibility. This is the least supported of the letter locale flags, * so gives us an easy test for full support. * * To test for support, we try to render it, and compare the rendering to how it would look if * the browser doesn't render it correctly ([U] + [N]). */ isIdentical = emojiSetsRenderIdentically( context, '\uD83C\uDDFA\uD83C\uDDF3', // as the sequence of two code points '\uD83C\uDDFA\u200B\uD83C\uDDF3' // as the two code points separated by a zero-width space ); if ( isIdentical ) { return false; } /* * Test for English flag compatibility. England is a country in the United Kingdom, it * does not have a two letter locale code but rather a five letter sub-division code. * * To test for support, we try to render it, and compare the rendering to how it would look if * the browser doesn't render it correctly (black flag emoji + [G] + [B] + [E] + [N] + [G]). */ isIdentical = emojiSetsRenderIdentically( context, // as the flag sequence '\uD83C\uDFF4\uDB40\uDC67\uDB40\uDC62\uDB40\uDC65\uDB40\uDC6E\uDB40\uDC67\uDB40\uDC7F', // with each code point separated by a zero-width space '\uD83C\uDFF4\u200B\uDB40\uDC67\u200B\uDB40\uDC62\u200B\uDB40\uDC65\u200B\uDB40\uDC6E\u200B\uDB40\uDC67\u200B\uDB40\uDC7F' ); return ! isIdentical; case 'emoji': /* * Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie. * * To test for Emoji 15.0 support, try to render a new emoji: Blackbird. * * The Blackbird is a ZWJ sequence combining 🐦 Bird and ⬛ large black square., * * 0x1F426 (\uD83D\uDC26) == Bird * 0x200D == Zero-Width Joiner (ZWJ) that links the code points for the new emoji or * 0x200B == Zero-Width Space (ZWS) that is rendered for clients not supporting the new emoji. * 0x2B1B == Large Black Square * * When updating this test for future Emoji releases, ensure that individual emoji that make up the * sequence come from older emoji standards. */ isIdentical = emojiSetsRenderIdentically( context, '\uD83D\uDC26\u200D\u2B1B', // as the zero-width joiner sequence '\uD83D\uDC26\u200B\u2B1B' // separated by a zero-width space ); return ! isIdentical; } return false; } /** * Checks emoji support tests. * * This function may be serialized to run in a Worker. Therefore, it cannot refer to variables from the containing * scope. Everything must be passed by parameters. * * @since 6.3.0 * * @private * * @param {string[]} tests Tests. * @param {Function} browserSupportsEmoji Reference to browserSupportsEmoji function, needed due to minification. * @param {Function} emojiSetsRenderIdentically Reference to emojiSetsRenderIdentically function, needed due to minification. * * @return {SupportTests} Support tests. */ function testEmojiSupports( tests, browserSupportsEmoji, emojiSetsRenderIdentically ) { var canvas; if ( typeof WorkerGlobalScope !== 'undefined' && self instanceof WorkerGlobalScope ) { canvas = new OffscreenCanvas( 300, 150 ); // Dimensions are default for HTMLCanvasElement. } else { canvas = document.createElement( 'canvas' ); } var context = canvas.getContext( '2d', { willReadFrequently: true } ); /* * Chrome on OS X added native emoji rendering in M41. Unfortunately, * it doesn't work when the font is bolder than 500 weight. So, we * check for bold rendering support to avoid invisible emoji in Chrome. */ context.textBaseline = 'top'; context.font = '600 32px Arial'; var supports = {}; tests.forEach( function ( test ) { supports[ test ] = browserSupportsEmoji( context, test, emojiSetsRenderIdentically ); } ); return supports; } /** * Adds a script to the head of the document. * * @ignore * * @since 4.2.0 * * @param {string} src The url where the script is located. * * @return {void} */ function addScript( src ) { var script = document.createElement( 'script' ); script.src = src; script.defer = true; document.head.appendChild( script ); } settings.supports = { everything: true, everythingExceptFlag: true }; // Create a promise for DOMContentLoaded since the worker logic may finish after the event has fired. var domReadyPromise = new Promise( function ( resolve ) { document.addEventListener( 'DOMContentLoaded', resolve, { once: true } ); } ); // Obtain the emoji support from the browser, asynchronously when 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https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/EPFL_CM_22_Awards-44-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/EPFL_CM_22_Awards-44-1-1152x648.jpg 1152w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/EPFL_CM_22_Awards-44-1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /> </picture> </a> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="card-title"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/community/">Community</a> </h3> <p>Seize the opportunity to network with experts, alumni, and investors, creating valuable connections that can help propel your project forward.</p> </div> <div class="card-footer mt-auto"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/community/" class="btn btn-secondary btn-sm">See more</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="height:47px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Impact</h2> <div style="height:40px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div class="container-full p-3 p-md-4 p-lg-5 "> <div class="row justify-content-center align-items-center"> <div class="col-sm-6 col-xl-4"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/epfl-startups/list-of-startups/ " class="card card-overlay link-trapeze-horizontal"> <picture class="card-img"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="432" src="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/new-neuroprosthetic-technology_2019-768x432.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="Hand robot" srcset="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/new-neuroprosthetic-technology_2019-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/new-neuroprosthetic-technology_2019-384x216.jpg 384w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </picture> <div class="card-img-overlay"> <h3 class="h4 card-title"> <span class="text-padded">530+</span> </h3> <p class="h4"> <strong class="text-padded">Startups created at EPFL</strong> </p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-xl-4"> <div class="card card-overlay"> <picture class="card-img"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="432" src="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SophiaGenenetics_Nasdaq-768x432.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="" srcset="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SophiaGenenetics_Nasdaq-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SophiaGenenetics_Nasdaq-384x216.jpg 384w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SophiaGenenetics_Nasdaq-1152x648.jpg 1152w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </picture> <div class="card-img-overlay"> <h3 class="h4 card-title"> <span class="text-padded">2165</span> </h3> <p class="h4"> <strong class="text-padded">MCHF raised funding since 2000</strong> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-xl-4"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/epfl-startups/epfl-startup-in-creation/ " class="card card-overlay link-trapeze-horizontal"> <picture class="card-img"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="432" src="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/iStock-1332176260-768x432.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="" srcset="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/iStock-1332176260-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/iStock-1332176260-384x216.jpg 384w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/iStock-1332176260-1152x648.jpg 1152w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> </picture> <div class="card-img-overlay"> <h3 class="h4 card-title"> <span class="text-padded">40</span> </h3> <p class="h4"> <strong class="text-padded">Projects in incubation</strong> </p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Meet our startups</h2> <p style="text-align: center">Browse through the lists of EPFL Startups or EPFL Startups in creation.</p> <p><span id="more-10"></span></p> <div class="container-full py-3 p-lg-5 "> <div class="container"> <div class="card-deck card-deck-line"> <div class="card"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/epfl-startups/epfl-startup-in-creation/" class="card-img-top"> <picture> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="384" height="216" src="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/iStock-1398717849-384x216.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="" title="Latin American female designer holding a 3D printed model at a creative studio" srcset="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/iStock-1398717849-384x216.jpg 384w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/iStock-1398717849-1152x648.jpg 1152w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/iStock-1398717849-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /> </picture> </a> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="card-title"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/epfl-startups/epfl-startup-in-creation/">EPFL Startups in creation</a> </h3> </div> <div class="card-footer mt-auto"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/epfl-startups/epfl-startup-in-creation/" class="btn btn-secondary btn-sm">See more</a> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/epfl-startups/list-of-startups/" class="card-img-top"> <picture> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="384" height="216" src="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1XNgEUdfa-GVwsYIzeec21Q-384x216.jpeg" class="img-fluid" alt="Shade Me" title="" srcset="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1XNgEUdfa-GVwsYIzeec21Q-384x216.jpeg 384w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1XNgEUdfa-GVwsYIzeec21Q-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1XNgEUdfa-GVwsYIzeec21Q-1152x648.jpeg 1152w, https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1XNgEUdfa-GVwsYIzeec21Q-768x432.jpeg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /> </picture> </a> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="card-title"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/epfl-startups/list-of-startups/">EPFL Startups</a> </h3> </div> <div class="card-footer mt-auto"> <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/innovation/startup/epfl-startups/list-of-startups/" class="btn btn-secondary btn-sm">See more</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h3 style="text-align: center"><strong>Frequent Questions & Answers<br></strong></h3> <button class="collapse-title collapse-title-desktop collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse-17c30cc08207a972b7919c71a81e0c9b" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="#collapse-17c30cc08207a972b7919c71a81e0c9b">What is the EPFL Startup Launchpad?</button><div class="collapse collapse-item collapse-item-desktop " id="collapse-17c30cc08207a972b7919c71a81e0c9b"> <div class="wp-block-epfl-toggle"> <p>The EPFL Startup Launchpad is EPFL’s incubator for promising technology startups. We offer dedicated support throughout the entire incubation journey:<br><strong>Grants:</strong> dedicated funding for entrepreneurs<br><strong>Boosters:</strong> unique acceleration services and programmes</p> </div> </div> <button class="collapse-title collapse-title-desktop collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse-5c74e0e6b23c748e1223bd80a0dd6d73" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="#collapse-5c74e0e6b23c748e1223bd80a0dd6d73">Am I eligible to join the EPFL Startup Launchpad program?</button><div class="collapse collapse-item collapse-item-desktop " id="collapse-5c74e0e6b23c748e1223bd80a0dd6d73"> <div class="wp-block-epfl-toggle"> <p>We are looking for remarkable entrepreneurs with a scalable innovation meeting a market need. <br>To be eligible to join the EPFL Startup Launchpad you must: <br>• Be a tech startup – either a technological innovation or a business innovation that uses complex technology<br>• Have started to develop your product/service and have some early feedback from potential customers<br>• Be willing to work full time on your startup project<br>• Be in your incubation phase – your startup should not be incorporated yet</p> <p><strong>Our grants are only available for startups that are anchored in an EPFL Lab</strong>. You must have the full support of a Professor before applying to any grant.</p> </div> </div> <button class="collapse-title collapse-title-desktop collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse-40eaa7a6afebf8c6dfc9d436c34b0b36" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="#collapse-40eaa7a6afebf8c6dfc9d436c34b0b36">I am external to EPFL, can I apply?</button><div class="collapse collapse-item collapse-item-desktop " id="collapse-40eaa7a6afebf8c6dfc9d436c34b0b36"> <div class="wp-block-epfl-toggle"> <p>Yes, but you’ll need to have a EPFL lab ready to host you. EPFL is home to world-leading laboratories that span disciplines and areas of expertise. By incubating in an EPFL lab, you and your idea will have access to world-class facilities backed by leading scientific advisors. Find a lab with the unique scientific edge you need here <a href="https://www.epfl.ch/labs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.epfl.ch/labs/</a></p> </div> </div> <button class="collapse-title collapse-title-desktop collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse-e9d7c9d25f10fc9d0cff409da974b850" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="#collapse-e9d7c9d25f10fc9d0cff409da974b850">Does the Startup Launchpad support projects in different fields?</button><div class="collapse collapse-item collapse-item-desktop " id="collapse-e9d7c9d25f10fc9d0cff409da974b850"> <div class="wp-block-epfl-toggle"> <p>Yes absolutely. All innovative technologies with scaling potential are welcome.</p> </div> </div> <button class="collapse-title collapse-title-desktop collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse-c811d16fa9bd07758ffdea4371e6d2af" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="#collapse-c811d16fa9bd07758ffdea4371e6d2af">How mature must my project be to join the EPFL Startup Launchpad?</button><div class="collapse collapse-item collapse-item-desktop " id="collapse-c811d16fa9bd07758ffdea4371e6d2af"> <div class="wp-block-epfl-toggle"> <p>We work with entrepreneurs to help them get promising new technologies off the ground – moving from the lab to commercialisation. As such, we work with both early stage projects which need validation all the way to startups getting ready to launch.</p> <p>Unfortunately, we don’t work with companies who are already incorporated or who are based outside of EPFL.</p> </div> </div> <button class="collapse-title collapse-title-desktop collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse-455a17655e819b78b6288ff98d1edb2c" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="#collapse-455a17655e819b78b6288ff98d1edb2c">Can my startup be incorporated?</button><div class="collapse collapse-item collapse-item-desktop " id="collapse-455a17655e819b78b6288ff98d1edb2c"> <div class="wp-block-epfl-toggle"> <p>We don’t currently work with startups who are already incorporated. Our focus is incubation and preparing entrepreneurs and their company for the next step. Once they’ve incorporated, we step back and watch them grow.</p> </div> </div> <button class="collapse-title collapse-title-desktop collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse-2de7aa48f9613d3703ae89d07276de42" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="#collapse-2de7aa48f9613d3703ae89d07276de42">Do I need to start with an Ignition grant?</button><div class="collapse collapse-item collapse-item-desktop " id="collapse-2de7aa48f9613d3703ae89d07276de42"> <div class="wp-block-epfl-toggle"> <p>No. Every startup has its own needs and therefore their own journey to success. There is no one way to work with us. It is our role to help you with the right support at the right time.</p> </div> </div> <button class="collapse-title collapse-title-desktop collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse-92c963918fdcdb472d9158459b1b5a06" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="#collapse-92c963918fdcdb472d9158459b1b5a06">Can you introduce me to investors / professors / potential CTOs etc?</button><div class="collapse collapse-item collapse-item-desktop " id="collapse-92c963918fdcdb472d9158459b1b5a06"> <div class="wp-block-epfl-toggle"> <p>As much as we’d love to be able to help everyone find their place in the startup world, it’s not where we focus our time. If you’d like to expand your network, we’d encourage you to get involved with the many entrepreneur-based events and clubs on campus.</p> </div> </div> <button class="collapse-title collapse-title-desktop collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse-eb8a14ccc4eab51e46651ca36e36e625" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="#collapse-eb8a14ccc4eab51e46651ca36e36e625">Can we take part if we’ve already got funding?</button><div class="collapse collapse-item collapse-item-desktop " id="collapse-eb8a14ccc4eab51e46651ca36e36e625"> <div class="wp-block-epfl-toggle"> <p>Absolutely. We will consider any startup who is eligible for our programme, regardless of their funding situation. Double check you qualify and get in touch, letting us know what your next steps are.</p> </div> </div> <button class="collapse-title collapse-title-desktop collapsed" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse-7ac71b2ee42642fc08882cf4b817c1e2" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="#collapse-7ac71b2ee42642fc08882cf4b817c1e2">How does the application process work?</button><div class="collapse collapse-item collapse-item-desktop " id="collapse-7ac71b2ee42642fc08882cf4b817c1e2"> <div class="wp-block-epfl-toggle"> <p>If your idea is eligible for our support, fill out our application form – tell us about your project, what you have done, and what you need to move forward. If your project looks interesting, we will invite you for a meeting. Together we will assess the best programme to support your idea.</p> </div> </div> <div style="height:54px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <center> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHmxfGoDiwDKC1YSaj4Lk-GjnkpQ0kHuVYlt-UsiZBipYZ3A/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <button class="btn btn-primary">Get in touch</button> </a> </center> <div style="height:79px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">News</h2> <div class="container-full p-3 p-md-4 p-lg-5"><div class="list-group"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4"><a href="https://actu.epfl.ch/news/3-new-startup-projects-secure-grants-from-the-star" class="card link-trapeze-horizontal" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/NewsArticle"><picture class="card-img-top"><source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://actu.epfl.ch/image/151843/768x432.jpg 1x, https://actu.epfl.ch/image/151843/1440x810.jpg 2x"><source media="(max-width: 575px)" srcset="https://actu.epfl.ch/image/151843/576x324.jpg 1x, https://actu.epfl.ch/image/151843/1440x810.jpg 2x"><img decoding="async" src="https://actu.epfl.ch/image/151843/768x432.jpg" class="img-fluid" title="Quanexum, Scholé AI and Lemna Bio secure grants form the Startup Launchpad© 2025 EPFL" alt="Quanexum, Scholé AI and Lemna Bio secure grants form the Startup Launchpad© 2025 EPFL" /></picture><div class="card-body"><h3 class="card-title" itemprop="name">3 new startup projects secure grants from the Startup Launchpad</h3><div class="card-info"><span class="card-info-date" itemprop="datePublished" content="29.01.25">29.01.25</span><span itemprop="about">Innovation</span></div><p itemprop="description">Three new startup projects from EPFL have received support from the Startup Launchpad. Quanexum develops automated measurement systems and transistor models for cryogenic electronics, making low-temperature circuit design faster, more precise, and more accessible. Scholé AI leverages artificial intelligence to create personalized training programs that help professionals quickly acquire AI and data skills through interactive and scalable content. Both startup projects have been awarded an Ignition Grant of CHF 30,000. Meanwhile, Lemna Bio, which harnesses AI-powered geometric transformers to accelerate and enhance biomolecule design for drug development, has received an Innogrant of CHF 100,000.</p></div></a></div><div class="col-md-4"><a href="https://actu.epfl.ch/news/sciencepreneurs-turning-disruptive-innovation-into" class="card link-trapeze-horizontal" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/NewsArticle"><picture class="card-img-top"><source media="(min-width: 576px)" srcset="https://actu.epfl.ch/image/150093/768x432.jpg 1x, https://actu.epfl.ch/image/150093/1440x810.jpg 2x"><source media="(max-width: 575px)" srcset="https://actu.epfl.ch/image/150093/576x324.jpg 1x, https://actu.epfl.ch/image/150093/1440x810.jpg 2x"><img decoding="async" src="https://actu.epfl.ch/image/150093/768x432.jpg" class="img-fluid" title="© iStock" alt="© iStock" /></picture><div class="card-body"><h3 class="card-title" itemprop="name">Sciencepreneurs: turning disruptive innovation into startups</h3><div class="card-info"><span class="card-info-date" itemprop="datePublished" content="28.11.24">28.11.24</span><span itemprop="about">EPFL</span></div><p itemprop="description">At EPFL, the journey from groundbreaking scientific discovery to entrepreneurial success has a name: Sciencepreneur. This new status recognizes and supports researchers actively incubating startup projects within EPFL labs. 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