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New Generation of Digital Maps with Maptiler
Maptiler, one of our 2021 ICT winners, has developed a mapping platform that allows you to personalize your own map and add it to your...
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More energy-efficient buildings with Cowa
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Infrascreen's innovative nano-material increases energy efficiency of agricultural greenhouses.
>>venture>> winner Infrascreen has developed the first selective screen for greenhouses that allows for growing organic vegetables more...
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Nimagna brings real human connection to remote meetings
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Smart AI-based Insurance recommendations with Lyyna
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Jawsome uses machine learning to tackle the oral care sector.
Jawsome explains how they found a gap in the highly competitive oral care sector to provide customized home teeth whitening. Could you...
Jul 6, 20212 min read


Luya Foods combats food waste with creation of organic and sustainable meat alternative.
Thanks to rescued okara, a by-product of tofu and soy milk production, Swiss-based Luya Food has created a juicy and environmentally...
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Aisot enables better investment decisions through next-level data and predictive analytics
Swiss-based Aisot explains how they help investors thrive with actionable signals beyond sentiments. Could you explain what your startup...
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Ignatica: digital transformation helps the insurance industry remain post-pandemic
Ignatica's suite of Saas offerings allows insurance providers to create and edit coverages and plans, dynamically adjust pricing and...
Jul 6, 20213 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! 🔥](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/610306027_18386353324151308_5315855025466229023_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=f1eL62We4HMQ7kNvwHhax2r&_nc_oc=AdmmJV0D7tNH0LHQZos7y4TKt5Qfbslwt50BJu1UehShQeAo09U-uviiJxbp9q2dQlI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=WOEHh7yggToEjFdizWr9Qw&oh=00_Afq3pI1Uh8dPZruYQ7dT3NasfWQ-fDjBAw7Q8XGuplZAZg&oe=696553D4)
![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! 🔥](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/610306027_18386353324151308_5315855025466229023_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=f1eL62We4HMQ7kNvwHhax2r&_nc_oc=AdmmJV0D7tNH0LHQZos7y4TKt5Qfbslwt50BJu1UehShQeAo09U-uviiJxbp9q2dQlI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=WOEHh7yggToEjFdizWr9Qw&oh=00_Afq3pI1Uh8dPZruYQ7dT3NasfWQ-fDjBAw7Q8XGuplZAZg&oe=696553D4)








![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!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/584402673_18383954668151308_2255861373959105918_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=M33b1rIngTAQ7kNvwG-I2WL&_nc_oc=AdkiNxR0bDqY3l_dlnkukXm8SoFAy9fPetThpWtWmMjqFRf4HdKHcJZL6rE6VRW-p9A&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=WOEHh7yggToEjFdizWr9Qw&oh=00_Afppzcomwik5ocTq_R0FEc2MsHgL8VZPNM4PKdPxSPScWA&oe=69656CDF)
![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!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/584402673_18383954668151308_2255861373959105918_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=M33b1rIngTAQ7kNvwG-I2WL&_nc_oc=AdkiNxR0bDqY3l_dlnkukXm8SoFAy9fPetThpWtWmMjqFRf4HdKHcJZL6rE6VRW-p9A&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=WOEHh7yggToEjFdizWr9Qw&oh=00_Afppzcomwik5ocTq_R0FEc2MsHgL8VZPNM4PKdPxSPScWA&oe=69656CDF)
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