University of Lausanne (UNIL)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

[UNIL] provides excellence in research and interdisciplinary teaching across its seven faculties, positioning itself at the cutting edge of international knowledge.

Target Customer

{"Prospective students","Current students","Researchers and faculty","Collaborating institutions and industry partners","Journalists / media"}

Key Differentiator

Seven faculties (including three unique in Switzerland) with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity; presence of Centres interdisciplinaires stratégiques et interinstitutionnels (CIR) and Centers interinstitutionnels; active Open Science framework; focus on ecological transition and international collaboration (CIVIS).

Implementation Timeline

Value is delivered continuously via ongoing education, research, and campus activities; program duration aligns with standard degrees (Bachelor's 3 years; Master’s varies; Doctoral studies variable).

Pain Points

1Need for interdisciplinary research and teaching that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries
2Access to research funding, support, and Open Science practices
3Information and guidance for prospective students and life on campus

Key Features

1Interdisciplinary Centres (CIR) and interinstitutional centers
2Open Science, ethics and deontology support, and funding interfaces
3Training and advice, funding support, and interface for researchers
4Language centre and mobility/exchange programs
5Extensive student services and campus life resources (housing, health, IT, etc.)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Recteur (Rector)

Client Results

1Advancement of cutting-edge research across diverse disciplines
2Increased interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving across faculties
3Graduates prepared for leadership roles in academia, industry, and public sector

Competitive Advantages

1Strong interdisciplinarity across seven faculties
2Established interdisciplinary centers (CIR and interinstitutional centers)
3Open Science, ethics, and research support infrastructure
4International orientation and collaborations (e.g., CIVIS)
5Comprehensive campus life and student support

Key Benefits

1Interdisciplinary research and teaching across multiple faculties

2Open Science framework and ethical governance for research

3Active support for researchers (funding, training, and resources)

4International and interinstitutional collaborations

5Robust campus life, student services, and practitioner engagement

Case Studies & Success Stories

A Unil Discovery for Vaccine Development Turns into a Start-Up

Case #1

CRISPRi-seq technology from UNIL, developed through fundamental research, was licensed to the start-up i-Seq Biotechnology, enabling potential new vaccines and demonstrating successful university-to-industry technology transfer.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A comprehensive research university offering bachelor, master, doctorate and continuing education across seven faculties, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary teaching, Open Science, and innovation.

Target Market

Prospective students, researchers and faculty, collaborating institutions, industry partners, media.

Unique Value Proposition

UNIL combines world-class research with interdisciplinary education across seven faculties, supported by strategic interdisciplinary centers and international collaborations, fostering innovation and societal impact.

Technical Requirements

N/A

Pricing Model

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