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Founderful

Founderful empowers Swiss university students to kickstart careers as tech founders and venture capitalists.
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Swiss Sustainability Challenge

Discover how the Swiss Sustainability Challenge supports young innovators in developing impactful sustainable projects.
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Runway Incubator

Runway Incubator supports tech and innovative startups with mentoring, office spaces, workshops, and partnerships at Technopark Winterthur.
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Tenity

Tenity supports fintech startups with funding, mentoring, and global networks while helping corporates drive innovation and growth.
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Axelra

Axerla, based in Zurich, accelerates early-stage tech ventures through strategic investments and hands-on expertise, driving innovation and growth.
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Atrinum

Atrinum Ventures offers Swiss entrepreneurs investment, consulting, and a hands-on approach to foster innovation, scale businesses, and achieve sustainable grow
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HASLERSTIFTUNG

The Hasler Foundation supports small ICT projects with up to CHF 50,000 in funding. Learn more about the criteria and application process.
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FONGIT

FONGIT in Geneva empowers tech startups with funding, coaching, and facilities to turn innovative ideas into sustainable businesses.
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BlueLion Incubator

BlueLion Incubator in Zurich supports pre-seed tech startups with tailored coachings, co-working spaces, and access to a vast network of experts and mentors
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ESA Business Incubator Centre Switzerland

ESA BIC Switzerland helps startups harness space technologies for innovative solutions. Benefit from funding, expert guidance, and a strong network.
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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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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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Zurich Innovation Championship

Join the Zurich Innovation Championship to collaborate with a leading insurer, gain funding, mentorship, and global market access to scale your startup.
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Business Tools

Business Tools is a Swiss non-profit offering practical one-day courses for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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DayOne

Discover DayOne Accelerator´s tailored programs in digital health and medtech, supportung startups with expert mentorship, funding, and industry networks.
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Tech4Eva

Tech4Eva is a 6-month equity-free accelarator supporting startups developing innovative women's health solutions, managed by EPFL Innovation Park Foundation.
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Swiss EdTech Collider

The Swiss EdTech Collider supports EdTech entrepreneurs with co-working spaces, networking, and resources to drive digital tranformation in education.
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The Rocket Foundation

The Rocket Foundation supports visionaries with mentoring, fundraising, and coaching to amplify their societal impact.
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gruenden.ch

Your go-to resource for information, support, and guidance on starting a business in Switzerland, provided by the Canton of Zurich.
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SessionLab

Explore 64 idea generation techniques to boost creativity and innovation in your workshops, meetings, or training sessions.
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Swiss Post Ventures

Swiss Post Ventures supports startups with funding, partnerships, and innovation projects, driving growth and collaboration in Switzerland and beyond.
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Migros Pionierfonds - From 0 to 100

"From 0 to 100" by Migros Pioneer Fund supports changemakers building a better future, offering resources, tools, and a collaborative community.
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Method Library

Explore 54 detailed service design methods, including research, ideation, prototyping, and facilitation techniques, to enhance your design process.
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MassChallenge Switzerland

MassChallenge Switzerland accelerates early-stage startups across various industries, offering equity-free support and access to a global network.
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BRIDGE

BRIDGE, a joint program by SNSF and Innosuisse, funds Swiss researchers to swiftly transform their findings into innovative products or services.
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be-advanced

be-advanced AG supports companies in the Canton of Bern with tailored coaching and programs for founders, startups, and SMEs.
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Boldbrain Startup Challenge

Boldbrain supports early-stage startups with coaching, workshops, and cash prizes up to CHF 120,000 to foster innovation in Ticino.
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Switzerland Innovation

Switzerland Innovation connects companies and universities to transform research results into market-ready products and services.
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Untools

Untools offers a curated collection of frameworks to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and systems thinking skills.
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Swisscom StartUp consulting and support

Swisscom StartUp offers tailored communication solutions, expert consulting, IT services, coaching, and networking to help Swiss start-ups grow successfully.
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Venture Kick

Venture Kick offers Swiss startups up to CHF 150,000 in pre-seed funding, coaching, and access to a vast network to accelerate their market entry.
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ZHAW Startup Challenge

The ZHAW Startup Challenge supports students with coaching, workshops, and networking to develop and implement innovative business ideas.
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Female Founders Programs

Female Founders offers programs to support women in leadership and startup development, fostering diversity and gender equality in Switzerland.
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SEIF

SEIF empowers impact-driven startups in Switzerland through structured impact measurement tools, consulting, and the Tech for Impact Awards.
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Startup Academy

Startup Academy is a Swiss non-profit organization connecting startups with businesses and universities, offering support through mentoring, networking, and res
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Venture Startup Competition

Venture.ch is Switzerland's leading startup competition, offering entrepreneurs mentorship, networking opportunities, and prize money to drive innovation.
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Kickstart Innovation

Kickstart Innovation fosters ecosystems by connecting startups with corporations to drive sustainable growth and technological advancement.
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Business Plan Tool for Swiss Startups

Create professional business plans with the leading Swiss tool offering templates, financial planning, and expert guidance for startups and SME
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Creating Minds Tools for creativity

Discover practical creativity tools, from brainstorming techniques to problem-solving frameworks, to boost innovation and idea generation.
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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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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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Entrepreneurial Profile

School of Engineering offers specialization in entrepreneurial thinking for its students
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Canva

Whether you’re a startup founder, a small business owner, or a seasoned entrepreneur, creating compelling visual content is crucial for your brand’s success.
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startupticker

In essence, Startupticker.ch is more than just a news outlet—it’s a compass guiding Swiss entrepreneurs on their journey to success.
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toolbox-hyperisland

The Hyper Island Toolbox is a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, offering a variety of methods and activities to stimulate creativity and collaboration within
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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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slidesgo

Whether it’s pitching a new idea to investors, presenting a business plan, or conducting a training session, a well-crafted presentation can make all the differ
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innosuisse

As a government agency, its mission is to foster science-based innovation to benefit the economy and society in Switzerland.
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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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dizh

The Digitalization Initiative of the Zurich Higher Education Institutions (DIZH) is a collaborative effort that aims to strengthen the greater Zurich area
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digitalswitzerland

digitalswitzerland, a cross-sector initiative that aims to strengthen and solidify Switzerland as a hub for digital innovation.
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