{"id":140717,"date":"2023-12-13T12:14:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T10:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geniusloci.com\/?p=140717"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:40:34","slug":"genius-loci-story-episode-6-genilem-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geniusloci.com\/en\/genius-loci-story-episode-6-genilem-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"The Genilem Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”4″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”657980″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”4″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”111760″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h3″ text_weight=”400″ uncode_shortcode_id=”183783″]Episode 06 of Genius Loci the Story<\/strong>!
\nThe Genilem Prize[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_single_image media=”140715″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” radius=”std” uncode_shortcode_id=”177850″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”144161″]In December 2022, Genius Loci was officially launched thanks to the Genilem Prize.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”112655″]Genius Loci’s adventure with Genilem in Geneva: a spotlight moment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our team then had the immense pleasure of working with Cyril D\u00e9l\u00e9aval, a seasoned Genilem coach. Cyril, with his background in sociology and entrepreneurship, was able to help us thanks to his experience of the business world.<\/p>\n

Genilem: Helping start-ups bloom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Genilem, a Vaud-Geneva (VD-GE) association recognised for its crucial role in the Swiss start-up ecosystem, offers a three-year acceleration programme. This programme, punctuated by expert advice and networking opportunities, is designed to propel young companies toward success.<\/p>\n

Our Experience with Genilem<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taking part in Genilem’s annual competition was a pivotal moment for Genius Loci. This challenge allowed us to showcase our ability to articulate our vision in a very limited time. The resulting media exposure was a real springboard, opening doors to new strategic collaborations and greater recognition in the entrepreneurial community.<\/p>\n

The impact of the Genilem competition<\/strong><\/p>\n

Genilem’s tailored support, combined with our entrepreneurial determination, played an essential role in our growth. Cyril was able to steer us through market complexities and helped us refine our business model, while also giving us important advice on strategic decisions and timing.<\/p>\n

Beyond the support: our first months in the Genilem ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our journey with Genilem was more than just a support programme. It was a deep learning experience, exposing us to varied and stimulating perspectives in the world of entrepreneurship. This period was marked by a series of workshops, mentoring sessions and networking events that enriched our understanding of the French-speaking Swiss entrepreneurial landscape.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: A key milestone and a welcome spotlight<\/strong><\/p>\n

In summary, our interaction with Cyril and our immersion in the Genilem programme were key milestones in the Genius Loci story. Their support was a catalyst, not only for the development of our start-up, but also for our personal growth as entrepreneurs. Genilem’s ability to nurture innovative start-ups in Switzerland proves that effective mentoring, targeted innovation and rigorous execution can turn an idea into a thriving and lasting business reality.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”3374″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”2605″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”30″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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