Celebrating Innovation: Highlights from the 2025 >>venture>> Award Ceremony at ETH Zurich

On June 23rd, the energy at ETH Zurich was nothing short of electric as Switzerland’s most promising startups, industry leaders, and innovation champions gathered for the much-anticipated 2025 >>venture>> Award Ceremony. This event marked another milestone in our mission to fuel entrepreneurship and celebrate the bold ideas shaping the future as it was a record-breaking year with 396 submissions!

The evening kicked off with inspiring speeches from Joel Mesot, President of ETH Zurich, and Ulrich Looser, Chairman of the >>venture>> Foundation. Their words set the tone for a night filled with excitement, collaboration, and recognition of remarkable entrepreneurial talent.

From almost 400 ideas, 18 startups rose to the top across six verticals, showcasing cutting-edge innovation spanning Health & Insurance, Finance, ICT, Industrial & Engineering, Retail & Consumer Services, and Social & Environmental Impact. These visionary startups have not only impressed our Advisory Board but also the mentors and jurors who have supported them every step of the way.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants for their dedication and passion. A special shoutout goes to our Grand Prize Winner MyNerva and the Audience Award Winner Nerai Bio, whose outstanding work captured the hearts and minds of both experts and the public alike.

We also want to express our deepest gratitude to our Advisory Board members, mentors, and jurors—the backbone of the >>venture>> competition—whose invaluable expertise and support make this platform truly exceptional.

We leave you with some highlights from the evening!

As we close this chapter, we’re excited to announce that the next edition of the >>venture>> competition will open in October 2025. We can’t wait to see what bold ideas and innovative startups will emerge next!

Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of this incredible journey.