Ethics, Democracy & Entrepreneurship: An EELISA Panel Discussion

Entrepreneurship education is evolving. Beyond teaching the fundamentals of business planning and financial modeling, it now carries a greater mission: to prepare the next generation of founders as responsible, ethical leaders. Today’s entrepreneurs are not only builders of companies—they are also shapers of society, entrusted with balancing economic success, democratic values, and social responsibility. In…

Launch, develop, and scale Sustainable Innovation with this Sustainabiliy Boooster

The Sustainability Booster is a structured program designed to support the development and advancement of sustainable start-up initiatives. Whether participants already lead a sustainability-focused start-up, seek to test a new idea, or wish to contribute their skills to an existing project, the program provides a platform for meaningful engagement and collaboration. Participants will have the…

Falera village in Switzerland. Photo by Adrian Michael

ISUenergy Summer University

From 24th August – 5th September 2025, high in the Swiss Alps, in the midst of nature, the unspoilt mountain village of Falera, will host ISUenergy 2025, an interdisciplinary academic program focused on the future of sustainable energy. This collaborative programme, organized by EELISA, ZHAW and the association ISUres, is open to students supported by…

Climate and the City Summer School

2024 was the warmest year on record!  In a context of an ever warming climate, adapting to the effects of climate change is becoming urgently important – especially in cities, as hot summer days pose a particular problem in densely populated urban areas. Thus innovative solutions for urban climate adaptation are needed. In this hands-on…

FoodTech Summer School 2025: Creating Business Ideas that Address Challenges in the World of Proteins

Are you passionate about food innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship? The FoodTech Summer School 2025 is your chance to dive deep into the future of proteins, tackle real-world challenges, and develop market-ready business ideas with industry experts! 🗓 Dates: 10-day immersive program (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM)📍 Location: Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)💡 Credits: 6 ECTS👩‍🔬…

HealthTech Summer School 2025: Transform your future

After this course you will have – Invent a new product based on real customer insights – Understand challenges in digital/tech projects – Collaborate in x-faculty student teams – Grow your innovator and industry network and… HAVE FUN!   Course Programme This 6 ECTS- and Triple-E Award winning program is modelled on the pioneering Stanford…

CircularTech Summer School 2025: Learn new ways to develop your ideas

After this course you will have   – Gain Insights: Ideal for students from diverse backgrounds, including business, engineering, design, and environmental sciences, who are passionate about sustainability and innovation.  – Understand Circular Principles: Delve into the principles of the circular economy and learn how it differs from traditional linear models.  – Apply Design Thinking:…

Innovate with the EELISA BeHappyFish Challenge

Are you ready to tackle the pressing challenges of the aquaculture industry using cutting-edge technology? Join the BeHappyFish Challenge, a two-day hybrid hackathon designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and groundbreaking solutions for sustainable aquaculture. This one-of-a-kind event unites students, researchers, and professionals from diverse fields to address real-world problems in aquaculture through innovation and teamwork.…

The EELISA Days are back!

For the third consecutive year, and after the success of the 2022 and 2023 editions, EELISA is embracing two important occasions—the commemoration of Elisa L. Zamfirescu’s birth (10 of November) and the celebration of the International Week of Science and Peace—to strengthen its community and highlight the wide array of innovative learning and impactful collaboration…