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Le Rosey Impact Accelerator

Rolle, Switzerland

The MIT DesignX Le Rosey program supports ideas with real impact – and the teams motivated to turn those ideas into viable, sustainable ventures.


Founded in 1880, Le Rosey seeks to offer future leaders from around the world an education based on respect and curiosity, and which sets out to develop all their intellectual, human, entrepreneurial, sporting and artistic qualities.The school’s motto “Actis Virtus” encourages students to demonstrate their values through their actions, rather than merely their words. Student engagement with impact-focused startups allows Roséens to deepen their commitments to changing the world for the better. 

Admission Process

Le Rosey

Le Rosey

Fall 2026

Early-stage startups

We’re looking for early-stage startups that want to change the world. While there are no hard “early stage” criteria for selection, we’re looking for ventures still addressing product-market fit, solution design, MVP, and go-to-market challenges.

Teams must participate in all four workshops and the pitch day in Rolle. Remote participation is not supported.​​​​

​​​Le Rosey is supporting 100% of the costs of the MIT DesignX Le Rosey accelerator program. There is no cost to startups to participate in the program, and no equity taken by Le Rosey or MIT.

Timeline

  1. Applications Open MAY
  2. Interviews JUNE
  3. Acceptances JUL
  1. Workshops SEP-OCT
  1. Pitch-out NOV

FAQs

No. We are seeking teams from across Europe. Teams in Switzerland or elsewhere are all welcome to apply though must be able to attend all workshops in person.

Yes, you can have funding for your startup already, however, we usually don’t work with startups who are already beyond a seed stage.

We expect your team to have the people necessary to get your venture launched. If you require technical expertise and leadership then this would be someone who is already on your team.

There is no official trip to MIT, but we would be happy to welcome you on campus!

No funding is provided by the program, although in-kind services and workspace are provided by Le Rosey.

No. individuals cannot apply with multiple teams. You must be dedicated to only one idea and team.

Yes, non-profits and for-profits are equal in our belief. As long as you can scale and create impact, we want to hear from you.

The program does not cover travel, room or board.

Yes. We require in-person attendance by the core co-founders of the startup. We can review the possibility of the majority of co-founders attending, as long as key decisions can be made by the team.

No equity stake, and no claim to IP is made by the organizers and sponsors of the accelerator. All ideas and ownership remains with the co-founders.

Yes. All workshops will be in English.

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