Description

"World-class Startups. Swiss made." Since 2004, Venturelab has been designing and operating flagship startup programs in Switzerland such as Venture Kick , Venture Leaders , the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award or the Innosuisse Start-up Training to support the best entrepreneurial talents. Together with successful founders, academic and industry partners, we help high-tech and life science entrepreneurs build their startups, get funded and accelerate their global business development. In order to successfully perform our tasks in this innovative environment, we need a convincing team in the background: We are looking for a versatile, entrepreneurial

Junior Project Manager (60-80%)

for our office at EPFL Innovation Park in Lausanne (Switzerland).

Your Mission

You are part of a young team responsible for the successful operations of our startup programs, including the independent organization and execution of entrepreneurial workshops and events, from planning and promotion to implementation and controlling. You are the creative and organizational driver interacting with founders, trainers, investors, and ecosystem partners. Your main focus is our 5-day training "Innosuisse Start-up Training", where you are responsible for entrepreneurial workshops in the Romandie. Furthermore, you are supporting university events, workshops with our corporate partners, or the annual TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award.

Expected Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a business-related or technical field (university, ETH/EPFL, university of applied sciences)
• Outgoing and highly motivated personality who likes to get people on board
• Passion for innovation and high-tech entrepreneurship (startup/incubator experience is a plus)
• Good communication skills (promotion, marketing)
• Experience in event management is a plus
• Being able to work in a team as well as independently with partners, universities and students
• Comfortable in a digital environment (office tools, social media, CRM, video conferencing)
• Business fluent in French (native/C2) and English (C1/C2)
• Physical presence in Lausanne required, no remote job applications

Application Process (please read carefully!)

Only apply through the form below with a meaningful CV and cover letter in English. Mention why you want to work for Venturelab, what attracts you to the Swiss startup ecosystem, and what the three most promising Swiss startups are in your opinion. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Employment level: 60-80%

Workplace: EPFL Innovation Park, Lausanne (on-site, no remote job applications!)

Contact: Calimna Sladic, Regional Program Manager, Venturelab

Application deadline: March 1st, 2026

Selection for interviews: ongoing

Start: As soon as possible