Collaborations between startups and large companies help accelerate innovation while reducing risks, timelines, and budgets. Open innovation means moving forward together—it’s about collaborating to innovate.
Since 2023, the Open Innovation Day (JIO) has been bringing you together every February to explore best practices in open innovation. On the agenda: conferences, keynotes, panels, and workshops to train, inspire, and deepen your expertise. You will also discover innovative solutions from startups and student clubs at ÉTS through their dedicated booths. A must-attend event for those shaping the innovation of tomorrow!
The Open Innovation Day is an event initiated by Centech and its Collision Lab team, an open innovation hub that supports many large companies in their open innovation processes and collaboration with startups.
It is a unique opportunity to expand your network, bring your ideas to life, and create opportunities. Throughout the day, technology, collaboration, and exchanges will be at the heart of every discussion.


Whether you are a novice, enthusiast, or expert in open innovation, this event will allow you to discover best practices and deepen your expertise.

If you want to work with established companies but struggle to make these collaborations happen, come discover best practices and network at this event.
Don’t miss the next edition on Tuesday, February 3, 2026!