Impact Hub Lausanne

What Impact Hub Lausanne does

Impact Hub Lausanne operates a coworking, events, and innovation-program business from Halle 18–Beaulieu Circulaire, a 3,000 m² facility at Av. Bergières 10, Lausanne. Founded in 2014 as part of the Impact Hub Geneva-Lausanne dual-entity structure (Impact Hub Geneva-Lausanne SA plus the Impact Hub Geneva-Lausanne Association), the Lausanne hub serves entrepreneurs, freelancers, impact-driven startups, Romandie SMEs, and corporate partners seeking workspace, programming, and a curated community around social and environmental innovation. Its commercial offering includes tiered coworking memberships (Day Pass at CHF 45, Community at CHF 50/month, Starter CHF 140, Medium CHF 220, Plus CHF 300, and Nomad CHF 400), private offices for teams of 4–8, eight bookable meeting and event rooms (16–300 m², priced CHF 30/hr to CHF 500+/day), domiciliation services (CHF 100 setup plus CHF 20/month), and a Business Help Desk offering discounted expert advisory. Programmatic offerings include the Circular Economy Incubator (launched 2018 with MAVA Foundation funding), Month Without Tobacco (national health challenge), PME de demain (SMEs sustainability transition, launched March 2024 with InTent), Maison de l'Avenir, and Swiss {ai} Weeks (2025). Revenue is generated through subscription memberships, event/space rentals, corporate and institutional partnerships, and grant-funded program delivery; no proprietary technology platform is disclosed, with operations reliant on standard third-party tools (WordPress, HubSpot, Google Analytics, Wordfence, Complianz) and the global Impact Hub network's reciprocal access infrastructure.

The organization is part of a 100+ hub global Impact Hub network spanning 60+ countries, with 25,000+ entrepreneurs engaged globally and 2,000+ members across Switzerland's 6 Impact Hubs (Geneva, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Ticino, Lausanne). It maintains strategic partnerships with foundations (MAVA, Stichting DOEN, FPT), public institutions (Ville de Genève, Canton de Vaud, CVCI), and ecosystem actors (Beaulieu Lausanne, sanu durabilitas, Deloitte Suisse, Circle Economy, Kickstart Innovation, InTent, Ricardo, L'Éveil). Impact Hub Lausanne does not develop proprietary technology; its differentiation rests on the Beaulieu Circulaire venue, domain specialization in circular economy, and the depth of the Impact Hub community and program ecosystem.

Name

Impact Hub Lausanne

Legal name

Impact Hub Geneva-Lausanne SA

Website

https://lausanne.impacthub.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Impact Hub Lausanne operates a 3,000 m² coworking, events, and innovation-program hub at Halle 18–Beaulieu Circulaire, serving entrepreneurs, impact-driven startups, SMEs, and corporate partners with tiered memberships, event venues, and programs in circular economy, sustainability, and AI ecosystem activation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking & Innovation Hub Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (5612)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Meeting & Event Space Services (Setup/Teardown) (BPABAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Coworking space memberships
• Innovation event venues
• Circular economy incubation
• Entrepreneur community programs
• Startup sustainability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Coworking Membership Subscriptions: Recurring monthly subscription fees for access to coworking spaces, ranging from community day passes to full-time nomad memberships. This is the primary revenue stream, with pricing tiers catering to occasional users, part-time workers, and full-time residents. Revenue is predictable and recurring on a monthly billing cycle.
2. Event and Meeting Space Rental: Hourly and daily rental of meeting rooms and event spaces (e.g., Equilibrium, Eutopia, Innovatorium, Circularium) to members and external clients. Members receive a 50% discount on meeting room bookings. Event spaces are priced per day or upon request. Additional services such as professional livestreaming, audio/video production, consulting, and sustainable catering are offered as add-ons.
3. Entrepreneurial Programs and Incubation Services: Revenue may be generated through program participation fees, though the Circular Economy Incubator and other programs appear to be supported by foundation grants and partner funding. The organization also monetizes programs via corporate partnership engagements (tailor-made innovation programs, workshops, intranet activities).
4. Company Domiciliation Services: A supplementary service bundled into certain membership tiers (Starter, Medium, Plus, Nomad). Includes a one-time CHF 100 administrative setup fee and a monthly CHF 20 surcharge for mail reception and processing. Provides a legal Swiss business address for company registration purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Impact Hub Lausanne operates a 3,000 m² coworking and innovation hub at Halle 18–Beaulieu Circulaire in Lausanne, Switzerland. The organization sells workspace memberships (Day Pass through Nomad plans, CHF 45–400/month), rents meeting rooms and event spaces (eight venues ranging 16–300 m²), and runs entrepreneurial programs including the Circular Economy Incubator, Month Without Tobacco, PME de demain, and Swiss {ai} Weeks. It is part of the global Impact Hub network spanning 100+ locations across 60+ countries and operates as part of Impact Hub Switzerland's six-city national association.

Product overview

Impact Hub Lausanne is a coworking space and innovation hub offering a unified portfolio of workspace memberships (Day Pass through Nomad plans ranging 45-400 CHF/month), meeting/event spaces (8 venues from 16-300 m2), and entrepreneurial programs including the Circular Economy Incubator, Month Without Tobacco, PME de demain, Maison de l'Avenir, Swiss {ai} Weeks, Business Help Desk, and Domiciliation Service. The hub is headquartered in Halle 18–Beaulieu Circulaire, a 3000 m2 innovation space dedicated to circular economy and inclusion. Membership tiers progressively unlock access to shared workspaces, private offices, event venues, and expert networks, forming an integrated ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs and change-makers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Halle 18-Beaulieu Circulaire: A 3,000 m2 innovation space dedicated to circularity and inclusion at the Beaulieu Lausanne site, housing Impact Hub Lausanne, Mentor Energy, and L'Eveil.
• Circular Economy Incubator
• Month Without Tobacco (Mois Sans Tabac)
• Swiss {ai} Weeks

Products and services

• Coworking Memberships Recurring monthly coworking access plans ranging from occasional day passes to full-time daily-access nomad memberships, offered at six tiers and providing workspace, community, and event access at Halle 18–Beaulieu Circulaire.
• Resident Private Offices Privatized workspace solutions for teams of 4–8 people, available 24/7, including full access to over 1,500 m² of shared space and all Impact Hub membership benefits.
• Meeting and Event Space Rentals Hourly and daily rental of eight meeting and event rooms, including Idea Box (16 m², 2–4 people), Scale-up Room (32 m², 8–15 people), Equilibrium (60 m², 20–30 people), Eutopia (60 m², 20–30 people), La Cafétéria (150 m²), Start-Up Room, Innovatorium (160 m², up to 50 people), and Circularium (300 m², up to 200 people). Add-on services include livestreaming, A/V production, consulting, and sustainable catering.
• Circular Economy Incubator (Incubateur d'Économie Circulaire) Pioneering incubation program enabling individuals and startups to prototype and develop innovative circular economy solutions, providing mentorship, expert networks, and impact investor access across six Swiss cities.
• Month Without Tobacco (Mois Sans Tabac) Nationwide collective challenge supporting smokers in quitting for 30 days during November, with healthcare professional support, online community, and motivating resources available across Switzerland in four languages.
• PME de demain Program supporting Romandie SMEs through economic, societal, and environmental transitions via thematic events, practical workshops, expert presentations, peer exchange, and a diagnostic and accompaniment network.
• Maison de l'Avenir Prototype space for ecological transition co-created with citizens and institutions, hosting weekly workshops, exhibitions, forums, and events on climate, biodiversity, circular economy, and sustainable living.
• Swiss {ai} Weeks National community-driven movement transforming Swiss AI excellence into real-world solutions through hackathons, conferences, panels, online courses, and workshops held across more than 10 Swiss cities.
• Business Help Desk Expert network platform connecting members with specialists in legal support, business management, digital marketing, accounting, finance, intellectual property, coaching, and sustainability advisory; first hour free for members with 25% ongoing discount.
• Domiciliation Service Swiss company registration and legal address service providing an official business address and mail reception/processing for CHF 100 setup fee plus CHF 20/month surcharge, bundled with Starter, Medium, Plus, and Nomad memberships.
• Hubonaut Volunteer Program Volunteer program offering 6 hours per week (half day) in exchange for free coworking membership, community network access, workshops, and expert consultations to support personal projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30,000 entrepreneurs and idea bearers supported since 2005 through programs across the global network
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville de Genève (City of Geneva)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in the Mon Défi Carbone initiative, integrating the carbon reduction challenge into the city's climate strategy. The city's climate strategy targets a 60% reduction in emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. Mayor Alfonso Gomez participated in the launch event.
• République et Canton de GenèvecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-organizer of Mon Défi Carbone, alongside the Ville de Genève. The cantonal climate plan aligns with the city's strategy. Rémy Zinder, Director at the Sustainability and Climate direction (DDC), participated in the launch event.
• 2050TodayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in the Nos Gestes Climat carbon calculator, launched by the Canton of Geneva, Ville de Genève, and 2050Today in 2023. The tool is used within the Mon Défi Carbone challenge to help participants measure and reduce their carbon footprint.
• InTentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-creator of the PME de demain program, launched March 18, 2024. InTent and Impact Hub Genève-Lausanne jointly designed this initiative to support Romandie SMEs in economic, societal, and environmental transitions.
• CVCI (Chambre vaudoise du commerce et de l'industrie)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in the PME de demain program, providing expert presentations on sustainability challenges and figures for Vaud businesses. Patrick Zurn, Head of Economics and Sustainability at CVCI, participated as a speaker at the program's launch.
• Hub des possiblesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Supporting partner of the PME de demain program, contributing expertise and resources to the SME sustainability transition ecosystem.
• La Fabrique de l'AgilitéminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Supporting partner of the PME de demain program, providing workshops and expertise for SMEs navigating transition challenges.
• Métiers durablesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner contributing to the PME de demain program ecosystem, offering specialized knowledge on sustainable business practices.
• Circular Economy SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Project initiator and coordinator of the first Circularity Gap Report Switzerland, published in March 2023. The report assessed Switzerland's circularity at 6.9% and launched a national multi-stakeholder roadmap. Deloitte Suisse was a project partner, and Circle Economy served as the research author.
• Deloitte SuissecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-project partner in the Circularity Gap Report Switzerland, bringing consulting and sustainability expertise to the initiative. Deloitte's Consulting Sustainability Lead, Carlo Giardinetti, contributed expert commentary on the report findings and the multi-stakeholder roadmap.
• Circle EconomycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023International impact organization serving as the research author of the Circularity Gap Report Switzerland. Provided the analytical framework and methodology for measuring circularity gaps and identifying intervention levers.
• Kickstart InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-supporter of the Circularity Gap Report Switzerland and active partner in Impact Hub's broader innovation ecosystem. Kickstart Innovation runs an annual accelerator matching startups with corporates, and has collaborated with Impact Hub on multiple programs.
• Beaulieu LausannecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Host venue and strategic partner for the Halle 18–Beaulieu Circulaire. Impact Hub Lausanne operates within the Beaulieu Lausanne site, a historic congress and events venue in Lausanne. The partnership positions the Halle 18 as a landmark location for circular economy and social innovation.
• Mentor EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-resident of Halle 18–Beaulieu Circulaire alongside Impact Hub Lausanne and L'Éveil. Mentor Energy contributes to the innovation ecosystem focused on energy transition and sustainable solutions within the shared 3,000 m² circular economy hub.
• L'ÉveilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-resident and social innovation partner at Halle 18–Beaulieu Circulaire. L'Éveil is a social reintegration structure that provides employment opportunities for people in reintegration programs. Together with Impact Hub Lausanne and Ricardo, L'Éveil launched the first Ricardo POP UP in French-speaking Switzerland at the Halle 18, combining circular economy and social inclusion.
• RicardocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023E-commerce partner in the first Ricardo POP UP in French-speaking Switzerland, hosted at Halle 18–Beaulieu Circulaire. The initiative, managed with L'Éveil, enables secondhand goods to be resold through Ricardo's platform while supporting social reintegration. The project generates both environmental (reuse) and social (employment) impact.
• Environmental ActionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Contributed to the Net Zero conference and the national circular economy roadmap discussions at the Halle 18 inauguration week. Also key partner in the Swiss {ai} Weeks and the broader national sustainability ecosystem.
• SHIFT VaudminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborated with Impact Hub Lausanne on SHIFT Vaud 2023, a one-day event on the Romandie food system held at Halle 18. The event brought together food system stakeholders to rethink food production, distribution, and consumption for environmental and social sustainability.
• My Blue PlanetminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in the Earth Day 2023 event hosted at Halle 18, which featured the Academic Citizens' Assembly on energy sufficiency. My Blue Planet is a Swiss climate NGO driving local action on carbon reduction.
• The Climate Reality ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborated with Impact Hub Lausanne and My Blue Planet on the Earth Day 2023 event and the Academic Citizens' Assembly focused on energy sufficiency for Lausanne 2030.
• Academic Citizens' AssemblyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-organized the 2023 Academic Citizens' Assembly at Halle 18, focused on energy sufficiency for Lausanne 2030. The assembly brought together 31 participants from diverse backgrounds who voted on 23 proposals for local energy action.
• WeMakeItminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Swiss crowdfunding platform partner that awarded Bli Bli Dressing (a Circular Economy Incubator alumni) the Impact Fund 2022 prize. WeMakeIt's public voting and expert jury selected Bli Bli Dressing's circular fashion app for its combination of local commerce support and environmental impact.
• Impact Hub Switzerland (association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The national association formed in 2019 grouping the 6 Swiss Impact Hubs (Geneva, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Ticino, Lausanne). Impact Hub Lausanne is a founding member. The association represents over 2,000 members and enables national program coordination and cross-hub collaboration.
• sanu durabilitascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Co-initiator of the Circular Economy Transition (CET) initiative launched in 2018. sanu durabilitas partnered with Impact Hub to create a pioneering national program for circular economy transition across 6 Swiss cities (Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Zurich).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Factory Berlin: Berlin-based innovation campus combining coworking, event programming, and corporate-startup matchmaking. Closely comparable in offering membership tiers, event space rental, and curated programming targeting founders and impact-driven SMEs.
• Station F: World's largest startup campus located in Paris, combining coworking, incubation, and corporate programs under one roof. Comparable in mission (fostering entrepreneurship), program-driven model, and reliance on foundation and corporate partnerships, though at significantly larger scale.
• Impact Hub Geneva: Sister hub within the same Impact Hub Geneva-Lausanne SA / Association structure, sharing brand, programs (Circular Economy Incubator), and back office. Directly comparable in coworking + incubation model and circular economy focus, just across the cantonal border in Geneva.
• Impact Hub Zurich: Fellow founding member of Impact Hub Switzerland, offering coworking, event space, and innovation programs in Zurich. Operates the same membership tiers and global Impact Hub brand, making it the most direct functional equivalent in a different Swiss city.

Broad incumbents

• Industrious: US-headquartered premium coworking and flexible office operator with international expansion. Comparable premium positioning and enterprise focus, though without the circular economy vertical or community-led nonprofit model.
• IWG / Spaces: Global flex-office giant operating Spaces, Regus, and HQ brands across Switzerland and 120+ countries. Competes for the same premium coworking segment with a proprietary tech platform, corporate sales force, and global footprint Impact Hub Lausanne cannot match.
• Mindspace: Premium coworking operator with locations across Europe and Israel, offering design-led workspaces and serviced offices to SMEs and enterprises. Closest European peer to Impact Hub Lausanne in terms of upscale, community-driven positioning outside the global IWG/WeWork duopoly.

Emerging players

• Kickstart Innovation: Swiss innovation platform running an annual accelerator matching startups with corporates, with whom Impact Hub Lausanne already partners. Comparable in ecosystem-building role and corporate-startup matchmaking focus, though operating without coworking space as core offering.

Regional players

• Werkraum Bern: Swiss coworking operator based in Bern offering flexible workspaces and meeting rooms to SMEs and entrepreneurs. Comparable in Swiss market context, coworking + event space revenue mix, though without the global network membership or circular economy specialization.
• The Hive Workshop: Swiss innovation hub (Geneva/Zurich) offering coworking, event space, and venture incubation support. Closely comparable in target segment (impact-driven SMEs), program mix, and Swiss market positioning as a competing innovation campus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/impacthubgeneva
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ImpactHubGenevaLausanne/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/impacthublausanne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impacthublausanne
• Instagraminstagram.com/impacthublausanne

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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