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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.

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Academia-Industry Training (AIT) Nepal

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  • Switzerland and Nepal
  • 0
    ECTS

AIT Nepal provides the support you need to navigate the innovation ecosystems in both Nepal and Switzerland, bringing your solution closer to market readiness.

ServiceRobotics@ HealthCare Innovation Challenge

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  • Zurich, tba. Kick-off & Pitch in Future Hub by Bridge
  • ECTS

Join the Digital Health Innovation Challenge to develop real-world AI, IT, and robotics solutions for healthcare alongside industry experts and peers!

Food Innovation Challenge

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  • Zürich
  • ECTS

Join the Innovation Challenge: Team up with experts to create real solutions for the Swiss food system & pitch your ideas to industry leaders!

ZHAWentures 2026 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

Academia-Industry Training India

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  • Switzerland and India
  • ECTS

AIT India provides the support you need to navigate the innovation ecosystems in both India and Switzerland, bringing your solution closer to market readiness.

Creagile Futures Literacy Living Lab

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  • ZHAW Winterthur (on campus)
  • 2
    ECTS

An interdisciplinary and experimental space for courageous pioneers (English, on campus)

HealthTech Summer School (Msc)

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  • ZHAW Winterthur / Clinics
  • 6
    ECTS

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

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Next Events

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23
Sep

Co Founder Match Making

Zürich
25
Sep

Die Höhle der Thurgauer Löwen 2026

WEGA Weinfelden
08
Oct

Shape the Future of Food: Become a Regenerative Food Systems Changemaker

Online Event
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First Ventures - For entrepreneurial students

The first ventures program by gebert rüf foundation is the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs studying at university
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Technopark Allianz

At eight locations across Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Technoparks provide office space, support for startups, and foster technology transfer.
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ASCENT Startup Accelerator

The ASCENT Startup Accelerator program designed for startups enables companies at Technopark Winterthur to accelerate their expansion and the achievement of the
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KlimUp

Zürich’s Health and Environment Department has initiated a unique program, KlimUp, to support start-ups and non-profit organizations (NPOs) that align with the
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Innobooster by Innosuisse

The Innosuisse Innovation Booster, a dynamic open innovation platform, is a game-changer for entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators across Switzerland.
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Winti Ventures

Winti Ventures connects startups with investors in Winterthur, offering funding, visibility, and networking opportunities to drive entrepreunerial success.
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