Innovative Startups meet Industry
The Energy and Cleantech Startup day is a yearly event connecting ground-breaking startups to incumbent companies, public institutions and new actors to foster relationships and collaboration.
Events & Awards
Networking is the A and O in the startup world. We organize interesting events, awards and conferences for entrepreneurs, startups, coaches, but also for investors and business angels throughout the whole year.
Events
The Spirit of Entrepreneurial Leadership
How did the GetYourGuide founders manage to develop the start-up into a Unicorn and receive nearly $500 million in financing? Co-Founder Tobias Rein will be our guest at the next Pioneers’n’Legens Webinar on August 24! Please note that the Webinar will be held in German.
Awards
Our best startups
The best ideas of the Innosuisse start-up trainings (Business Concept, Business Creation, Business Growth) provided by STARTUP CAMPUS are awarded with the STARTUP CAMPUS Award.
The Pioneer Award rewards a technical project on the verge of market launch that stands out due to its high level of innovation, proximity to the market and social relevance. It acknowledges the engagement and the risk-taking attitude of the startup and is presented by the Zürcher Kantonalbank and Technopark Zurich.
Startup idea competition
The Young Entrepreneur Award for ideas and concepts with high development potential is awarded by the St. Galler Kantonalbank to an eastern Swiss start-up each year.
Big ideas start small
Founded in 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has quickly become a leading driver of innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe by connecting startups with the experts and resources they need to grow.
Dream Big
The ETH Entrepreneur’s Club rewards the best startup ideas and concepts. Requirements: Early Stage, Not Funded, Innovative
Companies for tomorrow
“venture” is an initiative of ETH Zurich, McKinsey & Company Switzerland, Knecht Holding, the innovation promotion agency Innosuisse and the EPFL. The leading Swiss start-up competition supports young entrepreneurs in setting up their own businesses.
Your Chance for up to $25,000!
Start your startup adventure with the ZHAW Startup Challenge! With or without an idea, with or without a team – it doesn’t matter! We’ll help and bring you together with startup-interested students. Experience an exciting time with great people, learn more about entrepreneurship and self-employment and don’t miss the chance of a trip to the USA.