>>venture>>’s recent IP workshop series covered patent basics, software-specific IP challenges, and hands-on patent search skills.

In the lead-up to the 2026 >>venture>> competition, we hosted three exclusive events offering startups a rare opportunity to get direct, personalized input from our team of experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. From an online session in December 2025 to in-person gatherings in Lausanne (November 2025) and Zurich (January 21, 2026), founders benefited from dedicated 20-minute one-on-one meetings with specialists across diverse verticals — from Business & Finance, Consumer Soluti

We’ve officially launched >>venture>> 2026, and what a start it was! Two buzzing kickoff events in Zurich and Lausanne gathered the heart of Switzerland’s startup ecosystem: founders, mentors, investors, and supporters, all united by one goal to turn bold ideas into lasting impact. This year’s edition marks an exciting evolution for the competition, with refined verticals to better reflect the realities of Swiss innovation, and a brand-new Spotlight Award that celebrates crea

A conversation with Advisory Board member, Doris Leuthard, about entrepreneurship in Switzerland.

Three former >>venture>>  winners are now competition  sponsors and sit on the Advisory Board. In this Q&A, they tell their stories.

On June 23rd, the energy at ETH Zurich was nothing short of electric as Switzerland’s most promising startups, industry leaders, and...

This past week, our 2025 Finalists took part in an important step in their >>venture>> journey: the Pitch Day Training.

This Saturday, >>venture>> finalists will gather for a high-impact Pitch Training Day —a full-day program designed to help finalists...

Each year, >>venture>> opens its doors to Switzerland’s boldest early-stage entrepreneurs—and this year was no exception. With a...