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Our story

Innovating Since 2012

2012

  • Launch of EssentialTech as a school-wide program 
  • Launch of Sustainable Development Division

2016

  • Launch of Humanitarian Division

2017

  • EPFL Master Course Development Engineering
  • MOOC Technology Innovation for sustainable development
  • MOOC Public health engineering in humanitarian contexts

2018

  • EssentialTech becomes an EPFL Center
  • Spin-off GlobalDiagnostiX – Pristem SA
  • Tech transfer of Agilis – ICRC Rehab’Impulse

2020

  • Launch of PeaceTech Division
  • Spin-off HelloMask – HM Care

2022

  • EssentialTech celebrate its 10th Anniversary
  • Tech Transfer SmartPPE – Ebola MSF
Our team

The People Behind Our Center

Meet our dedicated and passionate team that works tirelessly to address vulnerabilities and improve conditions for both people and the planet.

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Latest news

What’s new
at the Center

Browse all our content on a variety of topics including the environment, health, education, research, innovation and much more. Find out about news and events related to our Center.

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Semester Projects Opportunites for EPFL Students open now!

EssentialTech Centre opens 3 Semester projects open to EPFL students. These are for three projects in the Health and Sustainable Development areas: GlobalO2, GlobalNeoNat and RenAllCare. A fantastic opportunity to join a great team and work on meaningful projects.
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AGILIS prosthetic foot field trial

AGILIS - our prosthetic foot developped with ICRC - is now tested in the field