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Groam: the revolution of the foam industry
Groam is a provider of biodegradable foam biomaterials for fast disposables such as protective packaging or plant substrates. Could you...
Jun 23, 20222 min read


From car parks to renewable energy
Enerdrape turns underground infrastructures into renewable heat sources for the heating and cooling needs of buildings. Could you explain...
Jun 21, 20221 min read


Recycling boats becomes possible with Composite Recycling
Composite Recycling developed an innovative technology to close the loop on glass fibre reinforced plastics, common in boats, planes,...
Jun 19, 20222 min read


A chat with Alex Osterwalder, inventor of the Business Model Canvas
If you've ever thought about starting your own business, chances are you've probably heard of the Business Model Canvas. What is it...
May 10, 20225 min read


2022 >>venture>> Finalists Prepare to be Pitch Perfect
Our 52 finalists from Round 1 must give their all to stay in the competition and secure one of three winning spots in each vertical. In a...
Apr 21, 20223 min read


>>venture>> 2022 Early Bird Winners
Presenting the 25 early bird startups that will benefit from the expertise of our >>venture>> mentors
Apr 20, 20223 min read


A Leading Female Perspective on Swiss Female Entrepreneurship
For International Women's Day, we sat down with Innosuisse's Division Head of Startups and Next-Generation Innovators, Dominique...
Mar 8, 20223 min read


>>venture>> Partners with SEIF to Introduce New Evaluation Criterion
Sustainability & Impact Make Their Debut in the >>venture>> Competition and Are Here To Stay We've been working on something truly...
Feb 9, 20222 min read


>>venture>> Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with an Early Bird Offer for Startups
It’s been 25 years since we first started helping innovative entrepreneurs take off on their business journeys. We’re proud that we’ve...
Feb 2, 20222 min read




![Got a great business idea but not sure where to start?🚀
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📍 Lausanne — October 5, 2026 | 6:30 PM
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ETH Zurich, CHN Building (Grüner Boden)
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![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.
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![🚀 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=8qTTlK7moUgQ7kNvwEs1xyn&_nc_oc=Adq89ONHNTRK0tcXz_v-kB-tQFcJV9k3APl0s4msCJyD68ORiIFrNIf_wkqIl4ztCKA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=etdWI4Prayg17oEo_jJRvw&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQL71nrt4ZnEHVuqu3SNxjMrjJcicEU12ZUoxRnDgCXOWXojO6MJtzHyrHv4DhHN1O6JwfeitVaX&oh=00_AQMSq1zeOURdCTqSvncBklLHTwkJ2mPl_Giy2IZN5haeAQ&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=8qTTlK7moUgQ7kNvwEs1xyn&_nc_oc=Adq89ONHNTRK0tcXz_v-kB-tQFcJV9k3APl0s4msCJyD68ORiIFrNIf_wkqIl4ztCKA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=etdWI4Prayg17oEo_jJRvw&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQL71nrt4ZnEHVuqu3SNxjMrjJcicEU12ZUoxRnDgCXOWXojO6MJtzHyrHv4DhHN1O6JwfeitVaX&oh=00_AQMSq1zeOURdCTqSvncBklLHTwkJ2mPl_Giy2IZN5haeAQ&oe=6ACA0250)




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