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Startup entrepreneurs who succeed are fast, focused and passionate

Startup entrepreneurs who succeed are fast, focused and passionate

Startup entrepreneurs who succeed are fast, focused and passionate

Interview with Véronique Stephan, >>venture>> mentor and Chief Commercial Officer at Corplex. Véronique Stephan encourages startup...

Nov 13, 20201 min read

Business cases that solve real problems are key

Business cases that solve real problems are key

Business cases that solve real problems are key

Interview with Claudia Zimmermann, >>venture>>mentor & juror, and Founder of C-Advisor. Claudia Zimmermann offers guidance on creating...

Nov 13, 20202 min read

Beyond technology: investors are interested in financial models and strong teams

Beyond technology: investors are interested in financial models and strong teams

Beyond technology: investors are interested in financial models and strong teams

Interview with Rhea Hamilton, Managing Director Ventures at OGCI Climate Investments. Rhea Hamilton explains what startup investors look...

Nov 13, 20202 min read

What happens when founders sit down 1:1 with experienced experts? Meaningful conversations. Honest feedback. And clarity on what comes next.

At our Experts 1-on-1 event in Lausanne, founders came looking for answers on:
• Team building
• Market validation
• Business development
• Sharpening their >>venture>> application

And they left with insights they could act on.

📍 Next stop: ETH Zurich (Dozentenfoyer)
📅 January 21, 2026

Whether you’re looking to validate your idea, gain clarity, or prepare your next steps, Experts 1:1 gives you the chance to sit down with experts who understand the startup journey — and get advice that’s specific to your project.

Don't miss out, this will be the last event of the Experts 1-on-1 series so you will not have another chance to meet with our experts before the submission deadline after that!

🎟️ Book your sessions now! [Link in bio]

Don't wait – spots are limited!

See you there! 🔥

What happens when founders sit down 1:1 with experienced experts? Meaningful conversations. Honest feedback. And clarity on what comes next.

At our Experts 1-on-1 event in Lausanne, founders came looking for answers on:
• Team building
• Market validation
• Business development
• Sharpening their >>venture>> application

And they left with insights they could act on.

📍 Next stop: ETH Zurich (Dozentenfoyer)
📅 January 21, 2026

Whether you’re looking to validate your idea, gain clarity, or prepare your next steps, Experts 1:1 gives you the chance to sit down with experts who understand the startup journey — and get advice that’s specific to your project.

Don't miss out, this will be the last event of the Experts 1-on-1 series so you will not have another chance to meet with our experts before the submission deadline after that!

🎟️ Book your sessions now! [Link in bio]

Don't wait – spots are limited!

See you there! 🔥

Got an innovative idea or already working on your startup? Then Pitch Night is your chance to shine!

In just 90 seconds, you’ll present your vision to a panel of experienced experts – and receive direct, valuable feedback to take your pitch to the next level.

Use this opportunity to practice your pitching skills, get first-hand feedback, and prepare for your application to the >>venture>> startup competition.

📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
🕕 6:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 InnovationsBiotop, Altdorf (UR)

This event is open to everyone! Whether you want to apply to the >>venture>> competition, practice your pitching skills, or receive expert feedback in a supportive environment – Pitch Night gives you the perfect opportunity to grow and learn.

👩‍💼 For founders & idea creators: Present your startup or concept in a 90-second pitch and get direct feedback from experienced experts.

🙌 For the audience: Join us to watch inspiring pitches, connect with the startup community, and vote for your favorite!

The startup with the most votes will receive a special audience prize.

Ready to pitch or just curious to see great ideas? Sign up now and join the action by following the link in our bio.

Got an innovative idea or already working on your startup? Then Pitch Night is your chance to shine!

In just 90 seconds, you’ll present your vision to a panel of experienced experts – and receive direct, valuable feedback to take your pitch to the next level.

Use this opportunity to practice your pitching skills, get first-hand feedback, and prepare for your application to the >>venture>> startup competition.

📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
🕕 6:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 InnovationsBiotop, Altdorf (UR)

This event is open to everyone! Whether you want to apply to the >>venture>> competition, practice your pitching skills, or receive expert feedback in a supportive environment – Pitch Night gives you the perfect opportunity to grow and learn.

👩‍💼 For founders & idea creators: Present your startup or concept in a 90-second pitch and get direct feedback from experienced experts.

🙌 For the audience: Join us to watch inspiring pitches, connect with the startup community, and vote for your favorite!

The startup with the most votes will receive a special audience prize.

Ready to pitch or just curious to see great ideas? Sign up now and join the action by following the link in our bio.

As the year comes to an end, it’s time to define your startup goals for the year ahead! ✨

🏆 Discover eligibility criteria and prizes for the upcoming edition.

Join the competition and unlock non-dilutive funding, awards across six industry verticals, a CHF 150,000 Grand Prize, and exclusive strategic support for the most promising early-stage startups.

🚀 Who can apply?
Idea-stage teams and early-stage startups driven by innovation, incorporated within the past two years, with the ambition to build and scale in Switzerland.

💡 Early Bird deadline: 30 January 2026, apply early for a chance to win CHF 1,000
⏳ Final application deadline: 25 February 2026

We wish you a great and fruitful year ahead and look forward to seeing bold ideas take shape!

#startupcompetition #swissstartup #entrepreneurship #innovation #funding

As the year comes to an end, it’s time to define your startup goals for the year ahead! ✨

🏆 Discover eligibility criteria and prizes for the upcoming edition.

Join the competition and unlock non-dilutive funding, awards across six industry verticals, a CHF 150,000 Grand Prize, and exclusive strategic support for the most promising early-stage startups.

🚀 Who can apply?
Idea-stage teams and early-stage startups driven by innovation, incorporated within the past two years, with the ambition to build and scale in Switzerland.

💡 Early Bird deadline: 30 January 2026, apply early for a chance to win CHF 1,000
⏳ Final application deadline: 25 February 2026

We wish you a great and fruitful year ahead and look forward to seeing bold ideas take shape!

#startupcompetition #swissstartup #entrepreneurship #innovation #funding

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and send a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community. ✨

This year was shaped by bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and the shared drive to turn vision into impact. To our jurors, mentors, sponsors, alumni, participants, and partners: your energy, trust, and commitment continue to move our mission forward in ways that truly matter.

We hope the holiday season brings you time to recharge, moments of joy with the people who matter most, and inspiration for what’s ahead. 🌟 Here’s to new beginnings, fresh ideas, and exciting opportunities waiting for us in the year to come.

Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year. 🎄🚀

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and send a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community. ✨

This year was shaped by bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and the shared drive to turn vision into impact. To our jurors, mentors, sponsors, alumni, participants, and partners: your energy, trust, and commitment continue to move our mission forward in ways that truly matter.

We hope the holiday season brings you time to recharge, moments of joy with the people who matter most, and inspiration for what’s ahead. 🌟 Here’s to new beginnings, fresh ideas, and exciting opportunities waiting for us in the year to come.

Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year. 🎄🚀

🌟 Is your startup creating impact with cutting-edge Swiss technology?

>>venture>>, Switzerland’s leading startup competition, is awarding CHF 50,000 through its Spotlight Award — a special prize celebrating ventures that push boundaries and apply breakthrough technologies in bold new ways.

Each year, the Spotlight Award focuses on one theme and rewards the startup achieving the strongest real-world impact with it.

🔦 Spotlight 2026: Apertus
This year’s theme is Apertus, Switzerland’s new open-source Large Language Model — designed to enable transparent, multilingual, and sovereign AI across industries.

💡 Using Apertus in your startup?
If your startup is building with Apertus, this is your moment. Tell us how you're leveraging this LLM to innovate and create real impact, and you could win CHF 50,000 and national visibility.

🚀 Apply by February 25, 2026: www.venture.ch

🌟 Is your startup creating impact with cutting-edge Swiss technology?

>>venture>>, Switzerland’s leading startup competition, is awarding CHF 50,000 through its Spotlight Award — a special prize celebrating ventures that push boundaries and apply breakthrough technologies in bold new ways.

Each year, the Spotlight Award focuses on one theme and rewards the startup achieving the strongest real-world impact with it.

🔦 Spotlight 2026: Apertus
This year’s theme is Apertus, Switzerland’s new open-source Large Language Model — designed to enable transparent, multilingual, and sovereign AI across industries.

💡 Using Apertus in your startup?
If your startup is building with Apertus, this is your moment. Tell us how you're leveraging this LLM to innovate and create real impact, and you could win CHF 50,000 and national visibility.

🚀 Apply by February 25, 2026: www.venture.ch

You were waiting for it? Here it is! The Zurich edition of our highly popular Experts 1-on-1 event is happening on January 21, 2026! 🎉

Not familiar with the concept yet? Here's what it's about: an opportunity to book up to 5 one-on-one sessions with 5 different experts to receive personalized feedback on your application — and this, before the submission deadline! That means expert insights, tailored advice, and the chance to refine your application before the competition even begins. All this so that you can submit the best application possible!

🔗 Start booking now before all the slots are taken. [Link in bio].

🌟 Don't miss this golden opportunity — this will be our last Experts 1-on-1 event of this edition!

You were waiting for it? Here it is! The Zurich edition of our highly popular Experts 1-on-1 event is happening on January 21, 2026! 🎉

Not familiar with the concept yet? Here's what it's about: an opportunity to book up to 5 one-on-one sessions with 5 different experts to receive personalized feedback on your application — and this, before the submission deadline! That means expert insights, tailored advice, and the chance to refine your application before the competition even begins. All this so that you can submit the best application possible!

🔗 Start booking now before all the slots are taken. [Link in bio].

🌟 Don't miss this golden opportunity — this will be our last Experts 1-on-1 event of this edition!

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