Our 2027 applications open on October 1, just five weeks away. However, we know some of you are ready to get started now. So, here’s something you can get involved in: >>venture>> is co-organizing the Startup Pitching Competition at LAUNCH 2026, together with the ETH Entrepreneur Club and SICTIC. Applications are open until September 1, so if you’re ready to pitch, now’s your chance! What is LAUNCH? LAUNCH is Zurich’s largest startup conference, now in its 12th edition. It ta

On June 15th, the SwissTech Convention Center at EPFL in Lausanne came alive as Switzerland's most promising startups, industry leaders, and innovation champions gathered for the much-anticipated 2026 >>venture>> Award Ceremony. The energy was electric, and for good reason. This year marked another milestone in our mission to fuel entrepreneurship and celebrate the bold ideas shaping the future, with a record-breaking 451 applications, the most we've ever received. This editi

This Saturday, >>venture>> semi-finalists will come together for a high-impact Pitch Training Day—a full-day program designed to help them sharpen their pitches and prepare for the next stage of the competition. Bringing together an exceptional lineup of experts from the startup and innovation ecosystems, the day offers a unique opportunity to learn, practice, and receive valuable feedback. It's not just about improving a pitch―it's about building the confidence and clarity n

>>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...