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Pipra Prevents Post-Operative Complications with AI

Pipra Prevents Post-Operative Complications with AI

Pipra Prevents Post-Operative Complications with AI

Pipra AG is a startup developping AI-based preventative measures to tackle post-operative complications such as post-operative delirium.

Jul 2, 20212 min read

Inanna Fertility Revolutionizes In-Vitro-Fertilization (IVF) with AI

Inanna Fertility Revolutionizes In-Vitro-Fertilization (IVF) with AI

Inanna Fertility Revolutionizes In-Vitro-Fertilization (IVF) with AI

Inanna Fertility is aiming to revolutionize in-vitro-fertilization with the help of AI.

Jul 2, 20212 min read

📡💡 Ever wondered how your video calls stay smooth, how AI processes massive amounts of data in milliseconds, or how future cars will “see” using LiDAR?

The answer isn’t magic — it’s light. And that’s exactly what CCRAFT, our 2nd place winner in ICT, is working with.

This startup is building the next generation of photonic chips — tiny, lightning-fast components that use light instead of electricity to move and process data.

💥 Why light?
Because it’s faster, cooler, and way more energy-efficient. That means:

• Less heat in data centers
• Quicker AI training
• Sharper sensors for space and autonomous vehicles
• And a whole lot more speed for the future of the internet

🛠️ CCRAFT doesn’t just design these chips — they’re creating the factory to mass-produce them right here in Switzerland. It's like building the brainpower for the next wave of tech, from the ground up.

Shine some light on their work 👉 https://www.ccraft.ch

📡💡 Ever wondered how your video calls stay smooth, how AI processes massive amounts of data in milliseconds, or how future cars will “see” using LiDAR?

The answer isn’t magic — it’s light. And that’s exactly what CCRAFT, our 2nd place winner in ICT, is working with.

This startup is building the next generation of photonic chips — tiny, lightning-fast components that use light instead of electricity to move and process data.

💥 Why light?
Because it’s faster, cooler, and way more energy-efficient. That means:

• Less heat in data centers
• Quicker AI training
• Sharper sensors for space and autonomous vehicles
• And a whole lot more speed for the future of the internet

🛠️ CCRAFT doesn’t just design these chips — they’re creating the factory to mass-produce them right here in Switzerland. It's like building the brainpower for the next wave of tech, from the ground up.

Shine some light on their work 👉 https://www.ccraft.ch

🔋 Imagine your smartwatch battery dying in the middle of a snowy mountain hike. Cold temperatures kill most batteries fast — but not with BTRY.

This deep‑tech startup, spun out of @ethzurich & @empa_materials_science, has developed ultra-thin solid-state batteries that:

• Charge in just 1 minute
• Work reliably from –40 °C to +150 °C
• Are flexible, scalable, and made using eco-friendly, solvent-free processes

From wearables to drones and satellites, BTRY is powering the future where traditional lithium-ion can’t keep up.

No surprise they took 1st place in Industrials & Engineering!

Learn more 👉 https://www.btry.ch

🔋 Imagine your smartwatch battery dying in the middle of a snowy mountain hike. Cold temperatures kill most batteries fast — but not with BTRY.

This deep‑tech startup, spun out of @ethzurich & @empa_materials_science, has developed ultra-thin solid-state batteries that:

• Charge in just 1 minute
• Work reliably from ��–40 °C to +150 °C
• Are flexible, scalable, and made using eco-friendly, solvent-free processes

From wearables to drones and satellites, BTRY is powering the future where traditional lithium-ion can’t keep up.

No surprise they took 1st place in Industrials & Engineering!

Learn more 👉 https://www.btry.ch

It’s time for another spotlight in our summer series!

Next up: Besso, a startup using AI to simplify international trade — and help businesses save money, reduce risk, and navigate complex global regulations with ease.

Let’s be real: trade rules are a headache. Every country has different tariffs, forms, and fine print. One mistake can mean delays or unexpected costs.

That’s where Besso steps in.

They’ve built an AI-powered platform that helps companies check if their products qualify for tax discounts under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) — and ensures compliance with the thousands of trade rules out there.

🧾 Here’s how it works in real life:
Imagine you're a Swiss company shipping toothbrushes to Japan.
Without Besso? You might overpay tariffs or miss a key rule.
With Besso? The platform checks if a Switzerland–Japan trade deal applies, tells you what conditions to meet (e.g., where materials come from), and helps you automatically qualify for tariff savings.

💸 Less waste. Less paperwork. More savings.

No wonder they took 1st place in ICT!

Check them out and learn more at 👉 https://www.besso.com

It’s time for another spotlight in our summer series!

Next up: Besso, a startup using AI to simplify international trade — and help businesses save money, reduce risk, and navigate complex global regulations with ease.

Let’s be real: trade rules are a headache. Every country has different tariffs, forms, and fine print. One mistake can mean delays or unexpected costs.

That’s where Besso steps in.

They’ve built an AI-powered platform that helps companies check if their products qualify for tax discounts under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) — and ensures compliance with the thousands of trade rules out there.

🧾 Here’s how it works in real life:
Imagine you're a Swiss company shipping toothbrushes to Japan.
Without Besso? You might overpay tariffs or miss a key rule.
With Besso? The platform checks if a Switzerland–Japan trade deal applies, tells you what conditions to meet (e.g., where materials come from), and helps you automatically qualify for tariff savings.

💸 Less waste. Less paperwork. More savings.

No wonder they took 1st place in ICT!

Check them out and learn more at 👉 https://www.besso.com

🔥 Just one week ago, we celebrated Switzerland’s most promising early-stage startups — the 18 winners of the 2025 >>venture>> competition!

🎥 Want to relive the day? Check out our recap video and feel the energy — because this wasn’t just an award ceremony.

💡 The winners went through two intense rounds of pitches in front of our Advisory Board:
1️⃣ First, all 18 winners pitched to determine the rankings in their respective verticals.
2️⃣ Then, the 1st place winners went head-to-head in front of the full Advisory Board for a shot at the Grand Prize.

🏆 The winner? MYNERVA — crowned Grand Prize Winner from the highly competitive Health & Nutrition vertical!

🏅 And the Audience Award also went to a Health & Nutrition startup: Nerai Bio. A huge congratulations to both teams for standing out in such a strong field! 👏

But the day wasn’t all about pitching — it was also about connection and celebration. Our winners had a networking apéro with the mentors and jurors who supported them throughout their journeys, followed by the Award Ceremony, where rankings and the Grand Prize were revealed — and capped it all off with an exclusive dinner and networking evening with the Advisory Board.

A massive thank you to everyone who made this edition possible — our biggest and boldest yet.

☀️ Wishing everyone a fantastic summer — and stay tuned, our 2025 Winner video series will start soon, so you can get to know these promising startups a bit more.

🔥 Just one week ago, we celebrated Switzerland’s most promising early-stage startups — the 18 winners of the 2025 >>venture>> competition!

🎥 Want to relive the day? Check out our recap video and feel the energy — because this wasn’t just an award ceremony.

💡 The winners went through two intense rounds of pitches in front of our Advisory Board:
1️⃣ First, all 18 winners pitched to determine the rankings in their respective verticals.
2️⃣ Then, the 1st place winners went head-to-head in front of the full Advisory Board for a shot at the Grand Prize.

🏆 The winner? MYNERVA — crowned Grand Prize Winner from the highly competitive Health & Nutrition vertical!

🏅 And the Audience Award also went to a Health & Nutrition startup: Nerai Bio. A huge congratulations to both teams for standing out in such a strong field! 👏

But the day wasn’t all about pitching — it was also about connection and celebration. Our winners had a networking apéro with the mentors and jurors who supported them throughout their journeys, followed by the Award Ceremony, where rankings and the Grand Prize were revealed — and capped it all off with an exclusive dinner and networking evening with the Advisory Board.

A massive thank you to everyone who made this edition possible — our biggest and boldest yet.

☀️ Wishing everyone a fantastic summer — and stay tuned, our 2025 Winner video series will start soon, so you can get to know these promising startups a bit more.

We’re still buzzing with immense joy and satisfaction after an incredible event yesterday, capping off what has been a truly remarkable year for us. 🌟

This year’s winners were truly la crème de la crème, and we couldn’t be prouder to support such groundbreaking and innovative startups. 🤩

So it’s with great pleasure that we reveal the final rankings of our 18 winners across their respective categories.

Congratulations to all of them for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements! 🎉

We sincerely hope this adventure helped you kick-start your business—or gave you the momentum and support to grow in the right direction.

📖 Head over to our latest blog post to relive the highlights of the day and catch a glimpse of the moments you might have missed. Link in bio.

We’re still buzzing with immense joy and satisfaction after an incredible event yesterday, capping off what has been a truly remarkable year for us. 🌟

This year’s winners were truly la crème de la crème, and we couldn’t be prouder to support such groundbreaking and innovative startups. 🤩

So it’s with great pleasure that we reveal the final rankings of our 18 winners across their respective categories.

Congratulations to all of them for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements! 🎉

We sincerely hope this adventure helped you kick-start your business—or gave you the momentum and support to grow in the right direction.

📖 Head over to our latest blog post to relive the highlights of the day and catch a glimpse of the moments you might have missed. Link in bio.

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