Accelerate your entrepreneurial journey

Turn your vision into a thriving, responsible business with personalized support from GENILEM.
We guide entrepreneurs and early-stage companies every step of the way — from idea to sustainable growth.

Entrepreneurial support to grow your business

Project diagnostic

Start your journey with a one-on-one session with a startup coach. Present your project, validate its market potential, and map out your next strategic steps.

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3-year acceleration program

Join our exclusive startup acceleration program for three years of personalized guidance from a dedicated coach. Gain access to an active community of mentors and experts to help you scale efficiently and sustainably.

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Entrepreneurship training

Master the essentials of starting and managing a business through interactive, collective courses — available online or in person, open to everyone.

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These programs are offered thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, and are available exclusively to founders based in Vaud and Geneva.

Powerful tools to get started

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GENILEM AI

Test your business idea with AI-enhanced expert profiles and get instant, relevant insights to refine your project.

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Online startup guide

Follow the key steps to launch a business, complete hands-on activities, and turn your idea into a viable, innovative company.

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Key figures

30

years of entrepreneurship support experience

+330

companies accelerated since 1995

85%

3-year business survival rate

+3000

jobs created

46

sponsors supporting our mission

LATEST HIGHLIGHTS

Actualités

Smartibex AI remporte le Prix de la Galaxie et rejoint le programme d’accélération de GENILEM

La jeune pousse est lauréate de la première édition 2026 du Prix de la Galaxie. Après 18 mois d’incubation chez -Pulse, la startup repart avec 10’000 CHF ...

Outils & Conseils

Financement d’entreprise en 2026 : les infos incontournables 

Financer son projet, définir sa proposition de valeur ou piloter la trésorerie de son entreprise : à chaque étape de son développement, un projet entrepreneurial soulève des questions ...

Podcast

Créer une entreprise deeptech à impact
Invité : Nicolas Weber

Dans cet épisode de Sans détour, Nicolas Weber, cofondateur et CEO de Voltiris, revient sur la création d’une startup deeptech à impact, née d’une idée ...

UPCOMING TRAININGS

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