VENTURE - Companies for Tomorrow

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

❤️ 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

Libérez vos idées, semaine de l'entrepreneuriat à Genève

This month, >>venture>> is everywhere — from Winterthur to Geneva — bringing you cutting-edge insights, expert guidance,...
06/11/2025

This month, >>venture>> is everywhere — from Winterthur to Geneva — bringing you cutting-edge insights, expert guidance, and networking moments to help you gear up for the 2026 >>venture>> competition.

📅 Here's what's happening in November:
• Startup Nights – Nov 6-7
• Global Entrepreneurship Week Geneva – Nov 17
• Intro to Intellectual Property – Nov 18
• Experts One-on-One – Nov 24
• Open Mic Night UZH – Nov 24

Don’t miss your chance to connect and learn!

And don't forget that you can always check our Events page to find details about upcoming events and access registration links: https://www.venture.ch/events

🎤 Ready to own the stage, Universität Zürich? >>venture>> is coming to campus on November 24 for an exclusive Open Mic N...
03/11/2025

🎤 Ready to own the stage, Universität Zürich? >>venture>> is coming to campus on November 24 for an exclusive Open Mic Night!

📍 Location: UZH, KAB-G-01 (Institute of Education), Kantonsschulstrasse 3, 8001 Zürich
🕔 Time: 17:00-19:00

An opportunity to:
✅ Practice your 90-second pitch
✅ Receive valuable feedback from experts
✅ Connect with the >>venture>> network — Switzerland’s leading startup competition offering nearly CHF 600,000, workshops, and top-tier coaching & mentoring

Can you clearly explain your startup in 90 seconds? If not (or even if you can 😉), this is your chance to master the art of answering "So, what do you do?" in a way that opens doors when it really counts.

Open to early-stage startups founded by UZH students, researchers, employees, and alumni.

⚠️ Places are limited — participation will be confirmed three weeks before the event.

👉 Save your spot now: https://form.jotform.com/252364157172355

UZH Innovation Hub

We weren’t lying when we said that November will be packed with exciting events! is coming, and >>venture>> will be the...
30/10/2025

We weren’t lying when we said that November will be packed with exciting events! is coming, and >>venture>> will be there! 🌟

Join us on November 6–7, 2025, at the Eulachhallen in Winterthur, for one of Switzerland’s largest startup events — a two-day celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:
✨ 8,500+ visitors from across the Swiss startup ecosystem
💡 150+ startups showcasing their ideas and solutions
🎤 Inspiring keynotes, panels, and workshops
🤝 Matchmaking sessions with investors, corporates, and founders

And of course — come visit the >>venture>> booth! We’ll be there to:
• Share how >>venture>> supports Swiss founders through funding, mentorship, and visibility
• Connect with aspiring entrepreneurs and innovative startups
• Meet past >>venture>> winners and learn where they are now

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just passionate about startups — this is the place to be this November.

📍 Eulachhallen, Winterthur
📅 November 6–7, 2025
🎟️ Tickets & info in bio

🔒 Protect Your Intellectual Property 🔒Worried about your brilliant ideas falling into the wrong hands? Let's make sure y...
29/10/2025

🔒 Protect Your Intellectual Property 🔒

Worried about your brilliant ideas falling into the wrong hands? Let's make sure your innovations are safe!

Join us for a seminar hosted by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, presented by Kamran Houshang Pour, a patent expert at the IGE|IPI. Learn what makes an invention patentable, how patents work, and how to navigate the patent application process.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 18
🕕 Time: 18:30
📍 Location: Online via Zoom (Check your confirmation email for the link and password)

✚ Benefits:
✅ Small group setting
✅ Q&A with Kamran Houshang Pour
✅ Comprehensive insight into IP protection

🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/venture-intro-to-intellectual-property-for-startups-online-seminar-tickets-1768269895859?aff=socialmedia

Don't let pirates and others sn**ch your ideas! Be proactive, join the seminar, and fortify your IP approach. 💪

28/10/2025

And just like that… >>venture>> 2026 is officially underway! 🚀

What an incredible evening we had last Tuesday at our Zurich Kickoff — from inspiring conversations to fresh ideas and new connections, this event reminded us why we do what we do.

A big shoutout to ETH Zürich and Frank Floessel for co-hosting this event with us, and to our keynote speaker, Greta Preatoni, 2025 Grand Prize winner, for sharing her journey with MYNERVA AG and inspiring everyone in the room. 🙌

None of this would have happened without the incredible people who made this event possible: jurors, mentors, alumni, caterers, technicians, helpers, and everyone who contributed to making the evening such a success. A special thank you to Innosuisse for their ongoing support.

And of course, thank you to everyone who attended! Your energy set the tone for what’s sure to be an extraordinary year!

Stay tuned — November will be packed with exciting events! So don't forget to:
📩 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.venture.ch/contact
🌐 Visit our Events page
📱 Follow our posts here for updates on where you can meet us next (and to catch up on this year's new changes if you missed them at the Kickoff!)

Want to relive both Kickoffs? Check out our full recap in our latest blog post 👉 https://www.venture.ch/post/venture-2026-kicks-off-in-zurich-and-lausanne-a-bold-start-to-switzerland-s-next-wave-of-innova

📹 Video credits: Marc Guerraz

🚀 Experts One-on-One are back!Our most in-demand events are returning — and we’re kicking off this year’s edition in jus...
27/10/2025

🚀 Experts One-on-One are back!

Our most in-demand events are returning — and we’re kicking off this year’s edition in just 4 weeks!

Book 20-minute one-on-one sessions with our mentors and jurors to get personalized feedback on your application — BEFORE the final submission deadline on February 25, 2026.

Whether you’re refining your startup idea or perfecting your business plan, this is your chance to get expert insights and boost your chances in the competition.

📅 Save the dates:
🏞️ Lausanne — November 24, 2025
💻 Online — December 2, 2025
🏙️ Zurich — January 21, 2026

⏳ Hurry and secure your spot — slots fill up quickly! Book now: https://venturefoundation.simplybook.it/v2/

⚠️ Check our experts' profiles and expertise directly on our booking platform by clicking on the information button next to their profile picture.

A few important details:
📝 Waitlist Option: If your preferred expert is fully booked, reach out to us at office@venture.ch to join the waitlist in case of cancellations.
✍️ Already submitted? No problem! You can still refine and update your application until the final submission deadline.

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your application with personalized guidance!

If you missed the Kickoffs, here's a big announcement that you might have missed. We’re introducing the Spotlight Award,...
23/10/2025

If you missed the Kickoffs, here's a big announcement that you might have missed. We’re introducing the Spotlight Award, a whole new prize with an extra CHF 50,000 up for grabs ✨

This brand-new award celebrates innovation, creativity, and impact beyond the traditional competition tracks. Each year, it will shine a light on a new frontier of innovation — and for the first-ever edition in 2026, the focus is on artificial intelligence. 🧠

We’re looking for the most innovative Swiss startup using Apertus, Switzerland’s very own large language model (LLM) developed by EPFL and ETH Zürich.

If your startup is building something groundbreaking with Apertus — or if you’re exploring ways to integrate Swiss-made AI into your product — this is your moment to stand out.

The winner of the Spotlight Award will receive CHF 50,000 in recognition of their outstanding use of Apertus LLM and contribution to Switzerland’s values of trust, security, and innovation.

Ready to take the stage? 🌟 Join the competition, showcase your innovation, and you might just be the first-ever Spotlight Award winner!

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