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🚀 The 2026 edition of the >>venture>> startup competition is officially open! Time to turn your big ideas into reality!

If you are an innovative early-stage startup based in Switzerland, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply now at www.venture.ch/participate 📝 Applications will stay open until February 25, 2026.

Not sure if you qualify? Check out our entry requirements on the website.

With up to CHF 150K in funding, mentorship from industry experts, and major visibility up for grabs, this is YOUR moment to shine! Did we mention also the access to our vast network of experts, the possibility of winning a business consulting package from McKinsey & Company, and the networking opportunities with potential investors, all starting with a FREE application?

🔥 Spread the word and tag your entrepreneurial friends who are ready to take the leap. Let's venture forward together! 💪

Curious to meet the individuals forming our network? Our Lausanne Kickoff event is happening this Thursday, and we're thrilled to introduce the incredible jurors, mentors, alumni, and partners who will be joining us:

Emilie Delattre, Stefano Cozza, Antoine Bachmann, Brigid O'Donovan, Caroline Coquerel Kokocinski, Frédéric Lauchenauer, Mauro Lattuada, Melanie Gonzales, Nanci Govinder, Nicolas Guggenheim, Philippe Schucht, Rémi Charrier, Salvatore Bocchetti, Sonja Betschart, Thais Affonso, Wilma Lukas, Maria Anselmi, Adrian von der Weid, Tatjana Bapst

This is your chance to meet and connect with key players in the startup ecosystem, gain valuable insights, and tap into our vibrant startup ecosystem.

📅 Date: October 2, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:30 pm
📍 Location: EPFL Campus, Lausanne

Haven't registered yet? Don’t wait! Reserve your spot now to make sure you’re part of this evening of networking and inspiration. Link in bio 🎟️

🚀 Just ONE week until our Kickoff Event in Lausanne — and we’re thrilled to reveal our keynote speakers!

✨ Isabel Casado – Head of EPFL Startup Launchpad
✨ Tulipan Zollinger – Founder of ZIZAN!A Biobotanica & 2023 >>venture>> winner

Here’s what you can expect:
💡 A quick introduction on how EPFL drives innovation and supports bold ideas through >>venture>>.
💡 A deep dive into Tulipan's founder’s journey: lessons learned, do’s & don’ts, and real tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.

But that’s not all! 👀 Stay tuned to discover the rest of the >>venture>> community joining us — jurors, mentors, alumni, and investors you’ll want to meet.

👉 Don’t miss your chance to get inspired, ask your questions, and enjoy a networking apero — because let's be honest, networking is better with food! Register now for free by following the link in our bio.

🚀 Startup Competition Kickoff in Lausanne 🚀

Have a startup idea but don’t know where to start? That’s exactly why we’re hosting our Kickoff Event — to connect you with the >>venture>> community and launch this year’s competition!

📍 Location: EPFL, SG Building
📅 Date: October 2 (in exactly two weeks!)
🎟️ Free event – but registration is required

What’s in it for you:
✨ Learn how >>venture>> can support your startup with up to CHF 150,000 in non-dilutive funding
🤝 Meet alumni, mentors, jurors & investors
💡 Build your network — maybe even meet your future co-founder!

And don't forget that we'll be announcing and explaining this year's changes!

👉 Register now! [Link in bio]

Yesterday in Changins, we had the pleasure of welcoming some of our esteemed mentors and jurors of the Romandie region for a unique evening! Our program began with an exclusive guided tour of @agroscope_ch, Switzerland’s federal center of excellence for agricultural research. 🌾🔬

From discovering their fascinating experiments with fungi spores in the stratosphere to learning how AI predicts growth, and even how drones provide targeted plant protection, the visit offered an eye-opening glimpse into cutting-edge agricultural science.

🍻 We then enjoyed an apéro together, the perfect setting to express our gratitude to our mentors and jurors for their unwavering support and dedication.

At >>venture>>, we’re always grateful for opportunities to reconnect with our network and strengthen the bonds within our community. It’s these connections — between industry experts, startup enthusiasts, and innovators — that form the true power of >>venture>>.

We look forward to continuing to collaborate with all of you this year!

Join us at Showcase, the Impact Innovation Summit organized by the @e4s_center 🌱

📅 Date: 10 September 2025
📍 Location: SwissTech Convention Center, Lausanne

This year’s theme: “Innovating for the Wellbeing of Humans and Ecosystems”

Join leading thinkers and practitioners from academia, business, government, and civil society to explore impactful solutions for a sustainable and inclusive future.

What to expect: inspiring keynote speeches, engaging thematic masterclasses and a Solutions Exhibition inspired by the Doughnut Economy.

🎟️ Register for free by following the link in our bio.

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