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Behind the Scenes of Our Pitch Day Training: Getting Ready for Round Two
This past week, our 2025 Finalists took part in an important step in their >>venture>> journey: the Pitch Day Training.
May 15, 20251 min read


Meet the Experts Powering Our 2025 Pitch Training Day
This Saturday, >>venture>> finalists will gather for a high-impact Pitch Training Day —a full-day program designed to help finalists...
May 9, 20253 min read


From Vision to Validation: Announcing the 60 Finalists of the 2025 >>venture>> Competition
Each year, >>venture>> opens its doors to Switzerland’s boldest early-stage entrepreneurs—and this year was no exception. With a...
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Highlights from Our Startup Competition Kickoff Events in Zurich and Lausanne
We've officially launched the latest edition of our startup competition, kicking off with two fantastic events in Zurich and Lausanne!...
Oct 28, 20243 min read


>>venture>> 2024 Award Ceremony
June 18, 2024 >>venture>>, Switzerland's leading startup competition, has crowned the best startup in Switzerland for this year... and...
Jul 5, 20241 min read


Pitch Training for 2024 >>venture>> Finalists
>>venture>> has partnered up with McKinsey & Company and several investors to best prepare the startups for their live pitches
Apr 15, 20243 min read


2024 >>venture>> Finalists
We're delighted to announce that the finalists for our annual startup competition have been selected!
Apr 10, 20242 min read


The 2024 >>venture>> Early Bird Winners
We are excited to share the news about our selection of 10 outstanding startups that will benefit from the expertise of our >>venture>>...
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Upcoming Winter Events
Come join us at one or more of these events to discover more about the >>venture>> competition, get answers to your questions, network...
Jan 9, 20242 min read




![Got a great business idea but not sure where to start?🚀
Join us at the Starting Line and get practical answers to the six key questions every entrepreneur should ask — from building your team to finding the right funding.
📍 Lausanne — October 5, 2026 | 6:30 PM
EPFL, MED Building
🎟️ Register for Lausanne [Link in bio]
📍 Zurich — October 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM
ETH Zurich, CHN Building (Grüner Boden)
🎟️ Register for Zurich [Link in bio]
Come with your idea. Leave with a clearer path forward — and one step closer to CHF 150,000 in prizes.
Ready to venture forward?](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/828677551_1570977498129218_2485793054859484507_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=iXdvtuW7AJEQ7kNvwGfRUUv&_nc_oc=Adoj7pUZ3QkLuUiWyUDtVJMlr8v0zzClb7jl_eXhlvn31OqfXAKEHWeQObLenJ-dN7g&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Fqm2CtvI5Dfy-cDcxgosKg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQKJbod5HLt9nqH48LGvawhvVGmqvdgzBqvPo_eKoicUF-y4Fsd0LqjmELciW9kt6ebicqiNLanH&oh=00_AQMRF-cE2BUPiZbBesVky-4YN9VGJDohuBkqSov028yRqA&oe=6AC9E86E)
![Got a great business idea but not sure where to start?🚀
Join us at the Starting Line and get practical answers to the six key questions every entrepreneur should ask — from building your team to finding the right funding.
📍 Lausanne — October 5, 2026 | 6:30 PM
EPFL, MED Building
🎟️ Register for Lausanne [Link in bio]
📍 Zurich — October 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM
ETH Zurich, CHN Building (Grüner Boden)
🎟️ Register for Zurich [Link in bio]
Come with your idea. Leave with a clearer path forward — and one step closer to CHF 150,000 in prizes.
Ready to venture forward?](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/828677551_1570977498129218_2485793054859484507_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=iXdvtuW7AJEQ7kNvwGfRUUv&_nc_oc=Adoj7pUZ3QkLuUiWyUDtVJMlr8v0zzClb7jl_eXhlvn31OqfXAKEHWeQObLenJ-dN7g&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Fqm2CtvI5Dfy-cDcxgosKg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQKJbod5HLt9nqH48LGvawhvVGmqvdgzBqvPo_eKoicUF-y4Fsd0LqjmELciW9kt6ebicqiNLanH&oh=00_AQMRF-cE2BUPiZbBesVky-4YN9VGJDohuBkqSov028yRqA&oe=6AC9E86E)
![🚀 Ready to start your >>venture>> 2027 application?
Join us at The Starting Line at EPFL and get first-hand advice from some of the very people who will be evaluating your application. 👀
You’ll get the chance to:
🤔 Ask our jurors what makes an application stand out
🎯 Get practical tips on how to approach the six evaluation criteria
🖼️ Learn how to frame your answers and present your startup at its best
❓ Get your questions answered before submitting your application
📍 EPFL (MED Building)
📅 October 5 (in exactly one week!)
🎟️ Free event — but registration is required [Link in bio]
Let's get you started right away — don't wait any longer! Our application deadline is November 30, 2026.](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/825320227_18428570509151308_5141779684348789004_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=8qTTlK7moUgQ7kNvwGOL9qI&_nc_oc=Adocqk7rkmNJNNQDtOmn8joOddG7t7fTjkowaroxur70VCYJnv7woPZ7f67Fk9hXEbE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Fqm2CtvI5Dfy-cDcxgosKg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQJAhDWsT45LjIAPDBfAgy1wZcrgRrFtLikPwuks2IIrPOZGMe8GSZ2cNo8F8WQaRooetxJcZkXN&oh=00_AQPH6sg4Qf8aNGMelcb_HkWYMamHsj29avSiDPlkcerxNg&oe=6ACA0250)
![🚀 Ready to start your >>venture>> 2027 application?
Join us at The Starting Line at EPFL and get first-hand advice from some of the very people who will be evaluating your application. 👀
You’ll get the chance to:
🤔 Ask our jurors what makes an application stand out
🎯 Get practical tips on how to approach the six evaluation criteria
🖼️ Learn how to frame your answers and present your startup at its best
❓ Get your questions answered before submitting your application
📍 EPFL (MED Building)
📅 October 5 (in exactly one week!)
🎟️ Free event — but registration is required [Link in bio]
Let's get you started right away — don't wait any longer! Our application deadline is November 30, 2026.](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/825320227_18428570509151308_5141779684348789004_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=8qTTlK7moUgQ7kNvwGOL9qI&_nc_oc=Adocqk7rkmNJNNQDtOmn8joOddG7t7fTjkowaroxur70VCYJnv7woPZ7f67Fk9hXEbE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Fqm2CtvI5Dfy-cDcxgosKg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQJAhDWsT45LjIAPDBfAgy1wZcrgRrFtLikPwuks2IIrPOZGMe8GSZ2cNo8F8WQaRooetxJcZkXN&oh=00_AQPH6sg4Qf8aNGMelcb_HkWYMamHsj29avSiDPlkcerxNg&oe=6ACA0250)




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