Spark Summit is designed as a collaborative platform where innovative ideas meet real-world insight. Selected start-ups work closely with Les Roches students and hospitality experts on campus to test assumptions, refine value propositions, and strengthen their pitches through expert guidance and hands-on collaboration.

The Summit culminates in a final pitch night, where projects are evaluated by a jury of industry leaders, faculty members, and Switzerland Innovation Park West EPFL representatives. Winning teams receive industry-relevant prizes, including go-to-market opportunities and support within the Swiss innovation ecosystem.