The UCreate Autumn 2024 Cohort
Of the 36 projects in phase 1, 9 have been selected for phase 2. We also support non-program projects that are residents of the Villanova. These project leaders reflect the new generation of actors of change at UNIL who are working towards a sustainable future.
Congratulations to all of them for their determination, their creativity and their ability to carry out these projects in parallel with their studies, research or professional activity !
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The UCreate Autumn 2024 Cohort
Of the 36 projects in phase 1, 9 have been selected for phase 2. We also support non-program projects that are residents of the Villanova. These project leaders reflect the new generation of actors of change at UNIL who are working towards a sustainable future.
Congratulations to all of them for their determination, their creativity and their ability to carry out these projects in parallel with their studies, research or professional activity !
CYBERSEC
There are few specialized resources to help victims of crimes committed in cyberspace.
CYBERSEC is a support service for victims of online fraud. Through a community of mutual aid and personalized support, we alleviate the risks and consequences suffered by victims of cybercrime.
Minka
In Bolivia, more than a third of the population lives in poverty, with almost 85% of the labor force working in the informal sector. This makes most of the population vulnerable to cover unforeseen expenses and basic needs.
Minka is the first Bolivian crowdfunding platform that allows individuals in need to raise funds internationally, while increasing transparency and trustworthiness in the campaigns.
MYMUSEUM
MYMUSEUM is a platform offering a detailed agenda of current museum exhibitions and activities, as well as professional reviews and thematic itineraries between the various institutions. It promotes Swiss museums, where all too often real treasures slumber in anonymity.
NEREUS
Reducing the carbon footprint of university canteens requires the adoption of new, less energy-intensive protein sources.
Spirulina is a superfood rich in protein, nutrients and antioxidants. NEREUS produces fresh spirulina on campus to supply local canteens.
Pattes amicales
In Lausanne, there are 9,000 elderly people living alone in one household and 6,000 dogs. What do they have in common? Loneliness.
Our dog-walking service helps lonely seniors and dog owners by organizing walks between elderly people accompanied by dogs and looked after by students.
Phonocolor
There are 210,000 illiterate people in French-speaking Switzerland. 50% of them were born and educated here, in the Romandie, and 70% already speak French, but can't write or even read it. A new approach to teaching French is needed.
Thanks to a range of didactic tools and professional expertise, including the creation and development of Phonocolor, Phonocolor supports trainers in their mission to teach French.
reCOVer-e
In Switzerland, 300,000 people suffer from long covid. Patients in care have to record their various symptoms by hand, which makes analysis difficult and burdensome for therapists.
ReCOVer-e is an application that offers a digital symptom diary that is fast, simple, available and motivating. Data is classified, aggregated and analyzed quickly and easily, for better patient care.
Sustainable Landscapes
Coffee and cocoa account for over 90% of the added value of Switzerland's foreign agricultural trade. Yet the subsidiary's companies face challenges in their supply chain due to the harmful effects of other economic activities on the same landscape.
Sustainable Landscapes helps Swiss subsidiary companies to source high-quality coffee and cocoa, by supporting agreements between representatives of economic activities in the landscape to change their practices and reduce harmful effects.
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Uniq&
Faced with the challenge of digitalization, second-hand watch retailers are disappearing in favor of large watchmaking groups.
Uniq& offers online sales solutions for second-hand watch dealers. A turnkey e-shop enables existing customers to be served, while a centralized marketplace increases their visibility.