Futures
we create
Business - Science & Technology - Nature
2026 SITE OPENING
Starting 2023 with Co-Creation Projects

Building desirable futures means solving complex challenges
society is facing
The way we work together today, does not solve challenges of tomorrow. We need to re-invent the way we think, work and decide.
Pace and complexity are increasing in all areas. We need to bring together diverse perspectives to create meaningful solutions.
EPFL research can have even more positive impact on society. We need to bridge the gap between academia and commercialization.
Evolution of Innovation practices





EPFL ecotope Curators,
unleashing
the innovation energy


New ways of thinking
long-term perspective, customer and nature compability, blending of fields, open-data, open innovation
New ways of working
hybrid physical-digital, modular environments, agility, Future Thinking, prototypes, partnerships, digital capabilities
New ways of deciding
multiple perspectives, individual and societal trade-offs, navigating uncertainty, learning and commitment loops
Sensemaking of implications of emerging science and technology
EPFL ecotope curators tap into EPFL research and support dream teams as well as decision makers to find and prototype meaningful solutions.
EPFL Ecotope
a lively environment - where interaction, exchange and innovation happens