About
Advisory and mentoring for startups, SMEs and innovation projects navigating the Swiss funding and partnership ecosystem
LanShan is a specialized consulting practice established by Lan Zuo Gillet, an Innosuisse-accredited Innovation Mentor with over twenty years of leadership in Switzerland's tech landscape. Her deep background includes nearly a decade as a public funding specialist and launching three flagship national initiatives at EPFL Innovation Park. We empower entrepreneurs and established firms to accelerate growth, forge vital alliances, and secure the capital they need to thrive.
Our Services
Discover our bespoke consulting solutions crafted to meet your specific goals while fostering long-term success and continuous innovation
Innovation Mentoring
Innovation Mentoring From idea to funded project. Lan guides startups and SMEs through Innosuisse applications, partner identification, and proposal structuring — as one of Switzerland's 41 accredited Innovation Mentors.
Strategic Advisory
Strategic Advisory Funding strategy, partnership development, and international business expansion — built on deep knowledge of the Swiss and international innovation landscape, including a rare China–Switzerland bridge.
Training & Workshops
Training & Workshops Bespoke upskilling programmes and executive workshops in technological innovation, co-designed with organisations and delivered by practitioners.
Why Choose Us
Turning your innovation into a structured, fundable project takes judgement, the right partners, and access to the ecosystem. LanShan brings all three — helping SMEs, start-ups and research teams structure projects, secure non-dilutive public funding, and build partnerships across the Swiss and Chinese innovation ecosystems.
Deep-tech & startups
Idea to funded venture
Digital trust & cybersecurity
Trust as competitive edge
Women's health & femtech
Backing women's-health innovation
Public funding & grants
Execution Excellence
Our Numbers
At LanShan, we prioritize integrity to build lasting partnerships. The key metrics shared below highlight our impact within the innovation ecosystem. For a deeper look into our methods or results, please reach out to us today.
30+
Years of Experience
2500+
Founders Trained
700+
Start-up Projects Shaped
200+
Sino-Swiss R&D projects
Industries
We provide a diverse selection of high-level advisory services customized for unique corporate objectives. By combining strategic foresight with deep analysis, we deliver the specialized insights needed for your business to excel.
Tech
Our strategic consulting enables organizations to establish precise targets, architect robust frameworks, and execute blueprints for victory. We partner with leaders to build bespoke paths that ensure long-term viability and scaled impact.
Health
Through a long-standing collaboration with Tech 4 Eva, LanShan has become deeply rooted in the health industry. We are proud to have actively contributed to the growth and development of the Swiss femtech sector, supporting innovative solutions for women’s wellbeing.
Public Interest & Impact
LanShan supports the development of projects that advance the public interest. We help shape initiatives that drive positive change, strengthen communities and promote responsible, future-ready innovation.
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engagement
Innovation is the fruit of enduring partnerships and shared networks. LanShan’s foundation is built on years of dedication within established institutions where our founder helped foster expert ecosystems. We distinguish these long-term institutional roots from the new collaborative initiatives Lan has co-founded, such as Tech 4 Eva, Femtech, and Tech 4 Growth, all dedicated to driving collective progress.
