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Am I Ready To Participate in a Startup Competition?
Should I join a startup competition? Is my idea safe? What are the requirements? How much time does it take? All very valid questions-...
Dec 23, 20213 min read


Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Attend an IP Workshop
1. You can learn how to protect your ideas. This one is a no brainer. Maybe you have a great idea, or perhaps you’ve dedicated years of...
Dec 2, 20212 min read


The 2022 Edition of the Startup Competition Kicks Off in Lausanne
On Wednesday, November 10th, >>venture>> celebrated its traditional opening of the competition with the annual Kickoff event which took...
Nov 12, 20212 min read


October marks the beginning of a new season at >>venture>>
Submissions for the 2022 edition are now open October is back! The time for cozy sweaters, autumn hikes and pumpkin-flavored everything...
Sep 29, 20212 min read


Boostbar revolutionizes F&B at work
Boostbar’s self-service F&B solution radically simplifies how companies cater to their staff & visitors - out of one hand, at a lower...
Jul 28, 20212 min read


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...
Jul 26, 20214 min read


More energy-efficient buildings with Cowa
Cowa boosts renewables by increasing the storage capacity of water-based thermal accumulators. Could you explain what your startup does...
Jul 21, 20212 min read


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...
Jul 20, 20212 min read


Nimagna brings real human connection to remote meetings
Remote meetings have already become the norm, yet there are things that are still difficult to convey through a screen. Nimagna, one of...
Jul 20, 20212 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.
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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=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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