COMPETITION WINNERS
Launched in 1997, >>venture>> has been fostering winning business ideas for over 25 years. Competition alumni have gone on to successfully found over 1’500 companies and create more than 15’000 jobs here in Switzerland. Read on to learn more about the up-and-coming innovators that >>venture>> has supported over the years.
2026 Winners
EDWATEC develops integrated optical amplifiers that enable compact, energy-efficient photonic systems for next-generation AI infrastructure and communications.
TruLux AG
Consumer Solutions
Winner
TruLux uses a visual AI tool to help consumers verify the authenticity of premium physical goods on the spot — using nothing more than a mobile phone.
HALA
Consumer Solutions
Finalist
HALA traces and monetizes the secondhand market, giving brands and consumers full visibility and control over their product resale lifecycle.
OptiZone SA
Consumer Solutions
Finalist
OptiZone delivers on-field solutions to predict muscle and joint injury risk, enabling personalized prevention programs for athletes of all levels.
