Partnering for Innovation - Journey of an Innovation Project Between Industry and Academia
The EPFL Alumni Eastern Switzerland chapter is delighted to invite you on April 22 to a joint presentation of the innovation journey of Nicolas Dorsaz from Bühler AG, supported by Pascale Van Landuyt of Alliance association located within the EPFL Vice Presidency for Innovation and Impact (VPI).
The event will take place at Regus Signature Space, next to the main train station, Bahnhofquai 11. Please arrive at 5:45 p.m. to ensure the smooth running of the program. The event will take place in English.
Presentation
The food industry is facing increasing challenges to reduce waste and energy consumption. In this context, Bühler AG, leader in food processing technologies, was looking to improve the efficiency of its grain processing equipment. Nicolas Dorsaz started an innovation project with the support of Pascale Van Landuyt from Alliance Association for finding the appropriate laboratory and Innosuisse funding. The project is taking place in collaboration with EPFL’s Tribology and Interface Chemistry (TIC) laboratory for the academic research.
It will also be an opportunity to learn about the breadth of activities that EPFL and Alliance undertake to promote innovation and foster collaboration between researchers and the industry. The event will conclude with a networking aperitif, where you’ll have the chance to meet the presenting duo, the VPI and Alliance teams, as well as fellow EPFL alumni.
Practical Information
Registration is open until April 15th, 2026.
Cancellation deadline: April 15th, 2026. Please submit any cancellation requests directly via the event website. No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline.
Program
- 5:45 p.m.: Doors open, welcome at Regus space, and check‑in
- 6:00 p.m.: Presentations by Alliance, VPI‑EPFL, and the innovation journey of the duo Nicolas Dorsaz & Pascale Van Landuyt
- 7:00 p.m.: Networking aperitif with the presenters and the Alliance Innovation team
- 8:30 p.m.: Event ends
We look forward to seeing you there!
About Nicolas Dorsaz
Director of External Innovation EU for Bühler AG, Nicolas is managing Bühler Innovation Antenna at EPFL Innovation Park since 2021, establishing collaborations with academia in fields relevant to Bühler food and material processing activities, while developing the company startup ecosystem in Europe. Active in Innovation Management roles across different industries since more than 10 years, Nicolas is a former EPFL alumni in physics.
About Pascale Van Landuyt
Drawing on over 15 years of experience in supporting companies in their innovation journey, Pascale Van Landuyt facilitates innovation projects in materials science, medtech, biotech, foodtech and sustainability. As Head of Alliance Program and Innosuisse expert, she is specialized in technological innovation for research institutions.
The event is kindly supported by
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