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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
for Startups

7IN Real Founders Real Stories 2025

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  • ZHAW Winterthur
  • ECTS

Learn from those that already did it

Climate and the City Summer School

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  • ZHAW Winterthur
  • 3
    ECTS

In this program you will work in interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative ideas for urban climate adaptation.

EELISA Digital Health & Well-Being Summer School

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  • ZHAW Winterthur, School of Health Sciences
  • 3
    ECTS

Join this hands-on, 1-week program to team up across disciplines and create innovative solutions for digital health and well-being!

CircularTech Summer School (BSc)

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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.

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.

FoodTech Summer School (BSc & Msc)

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  • ZHAW Campus Lagerstrasse, Wädenswil and around Zurich
  • 6
    ECTS

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

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Hack4SocialGood

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
08
Apr

Sustainability Day 2025 @ ZHAW

SW-Building
14
May

ZHAW Sustainability Safari @ Kuori

Kuori
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Swisscom Ventures

Swisscom Ventures invests in high-potential startups, providing capital, strategic support, and access to Swisscom’s network. From early-stage to growth funding
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SCE Academy

SCE Academy offers online courses to cultivate future skills and entrepreneurial mindsets, empowering learnes to cultivate their own paths.
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digital health center

The Digital Health Center in Bülach offers an incubation program where startups co-develop digital healthcare solutions with industry leaders.
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W.A. de Vigier Foundation

The W.A. de Vigier Foundation annually awards up to five Swiss startups with CHF 100,000 each, recognizing outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship.
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U Change

U Change supports Swiss university students in implementing sustainable development projects, fostering interdisciplinary skills and networking opportunities.
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EIT Climate-KIC

EIT Climate-KIC DACH accelerates climate-positive startups through funding, mentorship, and a powerful network—driving the transition to a net-zero economy by 2
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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.