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All you need for your Startup: Resources, mentors, courses and tailored events.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your startup to the next level, we've got you covered. Join a tailored journey to kickstart your Startup. Through ZHAW entrepreneurship the Startup ecosystem is at your disposal. Let's make your startup journey a success!

Find the help and tools you need to launch and build your startup. Through ZHAW entrepreneurship the Startup ecosystem is at your disposal.

Courses
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CircularTech Summer School (BSc) 2025

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  • ZHAW Winterthur, POC Lab
  • 6
    ECTS

This dynamic two-week program is designed for forward-thinking students eager to dive into the world of circular business models.

FoodTech Summer School (BSc & Msc) 2025 - Potential of Proteins

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  • ZHAW Campus Lagerstrasse, Wädenswil and around Zurich
  • 4
    ECTS

Creating business ideas that address challenges in the world of proteins - from unmet needs to a ready-to-pitch business idea

HealthTech Summer School (Msc) 2025

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  • ZHAW Winterthur / Clinics
  • 6
    ECTS

Creating disruptive health AI and medical device solutions from patient needs to investor pitch.

ZHAWentures 2025 x Launch Control

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  • Home of Innovation, Winterthur
  • ECTS

At ZHAWentures, you can use Launch Control to develop and validate your ideas and successfully establish them on the market

ZHAW Startup Challenge 2025

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  • ECTS

Would you like to turn a start-up idea into reality? Then the annual ZHAW Startup Challenge is the right place for you.

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Next Events

Join
20
Feb

MO1N Startup Camp

Eventhouse Rapperswil
05
Mar

Co Founder Match Making

Home of Innovation, Bahnhof Winterthur
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Board of innovation toolbox

You currently don’t know how to move forward? Dive deep into this toolbox to help you figure it out.
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Brainforest

Brainforest accelerates ventures that regenerate and protect forests and biodiversity, offering entrepreneurs support through philanthropy, science, and more.
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School of Engineering Mentoring

The students are individually supervised by experienced mentors. Each mentor has already founded their own startup or was involved in a startup.
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Pionierpreis

The Pionierpreis honours Swiss deep-tech start-ups with CHF 100,000, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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The Circular Economy Incubator

The Circular Economy Incubator supports Swiss startups in developing solutions that accelerate the transition to a circular economy, offering mentorship …
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startups.ch

Startups.ch offers tailored services for entrepreneurs to start and manage their businesses in Switzerland, simplifying every step from formation to compliance.
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Access to resources

Find the templates, tools, software and much more you need to take your idea a step further.

Network of coaches

Meet other like-minded entrepreneurial thinkers, exchange thoughts, and inspire each other.

Network of coaches

Connect with our network of coaches to talk about your specific entrepreneurial ideas and needs.