VENTURE - Companies for Tomorrow

VENTURE - Companies for Tomorrow >>venture>> is Switzerland's leading annual startup competition.

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and send a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community. ✨This year was sh...
23/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and send a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community. ✨

This year was shaped by bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and the shared drive to turn vision into impact. To our jurors, mentors, sponsors, alumni, participants, and partners: your energy, trust, and commitment continue to move our mission forward in ways that truly matter.

We hope the holiday season brings you time to recharge, moments of joy with the people who matter most, and inspiration for what’s ahead. 🌟 Here’s to new beginnings, fresh ideas, and exciting opportunities waiting for us in the year to come.

Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year. 🎄🚀

🌟 Is your startup creating impact with cutting-edge Swiss technology?>>venture>>, Switzerland’s leading startup competit...
18/12/2025

🌟 Is your startup creating impact with cutting-edge Swiss technology?

>>venture>>, Switzerland’s leading startup competition, is awarding CHF 50,000 through its Spotlight Award — a special prize celebrating ventures that push boundaries and apply breakthrough technologies in bold new ways.

Each year, the Spotlight Award focuses on one theme and rewards the startup achieving the strongest real-world impact with it.

🔦 Spotlight 2026: Apertus
This year’s theme is Apertus, Switzerland’s new open-source Large Language Model — designed to enable transparent, multilingual, and sovereign AI across industries.

💡 Using Apertus in your startup?
If your startup is building with Apertus, this is your moment. Tell us how you're leveraging this LLM to innovate and create real impact, and you could win CHF 50,000 and national visibility.

🚀 Apply by February 25, 2026: www.venture.ch

You were waiting for it? Here it is! The Zurich edition of our highly popular Experts 1-on-1 event is happening on Janua...
17/12/2025

You were waiting for it? Here it is! The Zurich edition of our highly popular Experts 1-on-1 event is happening on January 21, 2026! 🎉

Not familiar with the concept yet? Here's what it's about: an opportunity to book up to 5 one-on-one sessions with 5 different experts to receive personalized feedback on your application — and this, before the submission deadline! That means expert insights, tailored advice, and the chance to refine your application before the competition even begins. All this so that you can submit the best application possible!

🔗 Start booking now before all the slots are taken: https://venturefoundation.simplybook.it/v2/

🌟 Don't miss this golden opportunity — this will be our last Experts 1-on-1 event of this edition!

16/12/2025

🚀 Got a big idea? Bring it to life with >>venture>>, Switzerland’s leading startup competition.

Designed to support early-stage startups and aspiring founders, >>venture>> helps turn innovative startup ideas into reality — by validating concepts, sharpening business models, and connecting you with the right people, all while keeping your time commitment minimal.

💡 What’s in it for you?
• Access to top industry experts
• Hands-on pitch training, IP workshops & mentoring
• Valuable networking opportunities
• Up to CHF 150,000 in non-dilutive funding
• McKinsey & Company consulting

So, are you ready to venture forward? 👉 Apply now at venture.ch

📅 Application deadline: February 25, 2026

Thinking about joining a startup competition but not sure which one is worth your time? 🚀The >>venture>> competition off...
10/12/2025

Thinking about joining a startup competition but not sure which one is worth your time? 🚀

The >>venture>> competition offers a blend of funding, expertise, visibility, and support that helps early-stage founders accelerate their journey. From non-dilutive cash prizes and mentoring to pitch training, IP guidance, and even the chance to win a McKinsey consulting package, it’s designed to give startups a meaningful boost. 🔥

If you’d like a bit more context behind each one of these 10 reasons, head to our dedicated blog post here: https://www.venture.ch/post/top-10-reasons-to-join-the-venture-competition

Let’s venture forward together! 💡✨

🌟 Our IP Seminar for Software Startups Is Back! 🌟 Building a software startup in today’s fast-moving tech world? Join us...
09/12/2025

🌟 Our IP Seminar for Software Startups Is Back! 🌟

Building a software startup in today’s fast-moving tech world? Join us for a focused session on how to protect your brand, your code, and your digital content. Learn the essentials of trademarks, design protection, and practical IP strategies tailored specifically for early-stage software ventures.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025 (only two days left to secure your spot!)
🕡 Time: 18h30
📍 Location: Online via Zoom (details provided upon registration)

🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/venture-intro-to-intellectual-property-for-software-startups-online-tickets-1768326444999?aff=socialmedia

Attendance is free and not required to participate in the >>venture>> competition. This is simply a resource to help you kickstart your journey. 🚀

🚨 EARLY BIRD IS BACK — AND SO IS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN CHF 1,000! 🚨Deadline: January 30, 2026 (just two months to go!)Want ...
01/12/2025

🚨 EARLY BIRD IS BACK — AND SO IS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN CHF 1,000! 🚨
Deadline: January 30, 2026 (just two months to go!)

Want to get a head start on your >>venture>> application and enter a draw for CHF 1,000 in non-dilutive funds? Here’s exactly how it works:

✔️ Step 1: Start your startup plan on our application platform, Award Force.
✔️ Step 2: Hit the “Submit” button by January 30, 2026.
✔️ Step 3: That’s it! Once submitted, your project is automatically entered into a random draw for CHF 1,000.

👀 Important:
• Only submitted projects count for the draw. Applications still “in progress” won't count for the draw.
• You can still edit and improve your application until the final deadline on February 25, 2026, even if you already submitted it for the early-bird draw.

So if you’re planning to participate anyway… why not submit early and get a chance to win extra funding to boost your journey?

Apply and get in the draw: https://venture.awardsplatform.com 🎉

❤️ Grateful for bold ideas, brave founders, and the incredible community that keeps pushing Switzerland’s innovation for...
27/11/2025

❤️ Grateful for bold ideas, brave founders, and the incredible community that keeps pushing Switzerland’s innovation forward.
Today, on Thanksgiving, we want to celebrate the spirit of building, and support the people who dream big. 🫂🎗️🙏🏼

✨ Know a startup that would be grateful for guidance, visibility, and a chance to grow? Tag them below or send them this as their sign to apply!

🔥 Our Online Experts 1:1 event is just a few days away — and we're almost fully booked!If you haven't secured a slot yet...
27/11/2025

🔥 Our Online Experts 1:1 event is just a few days away — and we're almost fully booked!

If you haven't secured a slot yet, head over to our booking platform to see which of the following experts still have availability: https://venturefoundation.simplybook.it/v2/

If the expert you wanted is already fully booked, no worries — just email us at office@venture.ch and we’ll add you to the waiting list in case a slot opens up.

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
🕢 Time: 18:30
📍 Location: Online via Zoom (you'll find the Zoom link in your booking confirmation email)

We're looking forward to seeing you online next Tuesday!

Alexander Hofmann, Andreas Emmendörffer, Antoine Bachmann, Ariane Hegel Reynolds, Bruno Derungs, David Lienert, Donat Matthews, Francis Kuhlen, Karin Dahlstroem, Marc Anken, Marcus Jacob, Mark Felix, Markus Riester, Martin Angehrn, Massimo Soriano, Nicolas Guggenheim, Rafael Meier, Raphael Zingg, Rémi Charrier, Ronan Guirey, Ruedi Gygax, Scott Herrick, Thais Affonso, Thomas Boillat, Tomas Svoboda

✨ A fantastic evening of insights and exchange at our Experts 1-on-1 in Lausanne! ✨A huge thank you to all the incredibl...
25/11/2025

✨ A fantastic evening of insights and exchange at our Experts 1-on-1 in Lausanne! ✨

A huge thank you to all the incredible experts who generously shared their time, knowledge, and insights with our participants yesterday. Your commitment is what makes these encounters truly meaningful.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to for providing such a welcoming and professional environment.

And of course, thank you to all the participants who came prepared, engaged, and ready to learn. Your energy and ambition continue to drive the >>venture>> community forward.

We’re grateful to everyone who contributed to this evening — and we can’t wait to see you again at future >>venture>> events!

💥 Our Lausanne Experts 1:1 event is only one week away!Meet the experts with whom you can book 20-minute one-on-one meet...
17/11/2025

💥 Our Lausanne Experts 1:1 event is only one week away!

Meet the experts with whom you can book 20-minute one-on-one meetings to ask targeted questions and get tailored advice for your >>venture>> application!

To make the most of your evening:
• Come prepared: Draft your questions ahead of time to fully leverage each 20-minute session.
• Maximize your insights: Book up to 5 slots with 5 different experts to gather diverse perspectives.
• Choose wisely: Read each expert’s profile carefully to select those most relevant to your project.
• Join the waitlist: If your preferred expert is fully booked, email us at office@venture.ch and we’ll add you to the waitlist.

📅 Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
🕢 Time: 18:30
📍 Location: Starling Hotel Lausanne (EPFL Campus), Route Cantonale 31, 1025 Saint-Sulpice

🔗 Book your sessions now: https://venturefoundation.simplybook.it/v2/ #

Looking forward to seeing many of you next Monday! 🙌

Antoine Bachmann, Brigid O'Donovan, Carlo Guareschi, Christoph Frechen, Claudio Menz, Donat Matthews, Frédéric Lauchenauer, Mauro Lattuada, Melanie Gonzales, Pedro Paiva, Petra Monn, Rémi Charrier, Renato Del Grosso, Richard Zbinden, Salvatore Bocchetti, Wilma Lukas

🚀 Fireside Chat at Global Entrepreneurship Week GenevaWhy Use Apertus AI? How Open LLMs Empower Startup InnovationArtifi...
10/11/2025

🚀 Fireside Chat at Global Entrepreneurship Week Geneva
Why Use Apertus AI? How Open LLMs Empower Startup Innovation

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how startups innovate, compete, and grow. In this session, Dr. Prof. Martin Jaggi from EPFL will introduce Apertus, an open large language model that gives entrepreneurs transparency, flexibility, and full data control — unlike most proprietary AI tools.

Learn how open AI can help you innovate faster, smarter, and more responsibly — and find out how your startup could win CHF 50,000 through the >>venture>> Spotlight Award 2026 for integrating Apertus into its solution.

📅 Monday, November 17 | 10:00–11:00
📍 UNIMAIL, Room M1160 – Bd du Pont-d’Arve 40, Geneva

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