Climathon Zurich

Join Us for an Inspiring Workshop Series at Impact Hub’s Colab! We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration between Impact Hub Zürich and leading global initiatives in climate and sustainability education: Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage, Digital Collage, and Green Donut’s Textile Workshop. Together, we’re bringing you a transformative workshop series designed to deepen your understanding of critical environmental challenges and empower action. What to Expect: Interactive Learning: Hands-on, thought-provoking workshops. Expert-Led Sessions: Guided by facilitators from world-renowned initiatives. Community Engagement: Connect with fellow changemakers in our inspiring Community Salon. Workshop Schedule: Mo 24.2. Climate Fresk | 18:00–21:00 Mo 24.3. Textile Untangled | 18:00–21:00 Mo 14.4. Climate Fresk | 19:00–22:00 Mo 19.5. Biodiversity Collage | 19:00–22:00 Mo 16.6. Climate Fresk | 19:00–22:00 Mo 14.7. Digital Collage | 19:00–22:00 ?? Location: Community Salon @ Colab, Impact Hub Zürich ? Duration: 3 hours ?? Open to: Impact Hub members and anyone interested in sustainability Why Join? ?? If you want to understand the facts and key elements of climate change, the Climate Fresk is the ideal workshop for you. This collaborative, interactive session is based on the IPCC report and has already engaged over 2 million people in 150 countries! You'll work with a team, order 42 cards to understand cause-and-effect relationships, and reflect on your learnings with guidance from trained facilitators. ?? Each session is designed to be immersive, informative, and action-oriented. Expect to challenge your perspectives, connect with others, and leave inspired to make an impact! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/eSDVAiXy ? Community Members can participate completely free of charge! Not yet part of IHZ Community? Join now: https://lnkd.in/eyx6Ru2R Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and act! Your Impact Hub Zürich Team Lara Mogge Marco Buscemi Simone Uster Merle Zur Johanna Windisch Eva Aschwanden Magdalena Auer Moritz-Christian Meyer Lorena Perrin Kreis

?? ???????????????? ????????: ???????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ????????! ?? We’re thrilled to announce the 22 innovative teams joining this year’s Circular Economy Incubator! Each of them is tackling key challenges in circularity—redefining materials, rethinking consumption, and creating solutions that drive real impact. ?? Big congratulations to the following selected teams across our 4 sectors ??? ?????????? ??????????????????????, ????????????, ???????????????? & ????????????????????? Circular Solar Living, Kenza Nakous, Laine & Sens, OASSI, Verretex ??????????, ?????????????????????? & ???????????????????? Bottle back, Melting Pot, Nonos ???????????????? & ???????????????? ???????????? YourCloudWardrobe, Fad?freud, Fanm.Paris, Frame the Future - The Responsible Eyewear Alliance, ReVue, Eleanor, Treehouse Circular ????????????????? & ???????????????? ????????????????????? Bobi.app, Iclaimed, MESH, Multiuse Medical Devices (MUMD), OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, Pretty Good, World of Plenty Over the next months, these teams will refine their ideas, connect with experts, and gain the support they need to scale their circular solutions. We can’t wait to see their progress! A huge thank you to our partners, mentors, and the entire Impact Hub Switzerland community for making this possible. Your support is shaping the future of circular innovation in Switzerland. ?????? Stay tuned as we follow their journey—this is just the beginning! #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Sustainability This program is enabled and organized by Impact Hub Switzerland with the support of One Planet Lab Schweiz I EY I Kellerhals Carrard I Ville de Genève I Canton de Vaud Impact Hub Zürich Lara Mogge Eva Aschwanden Magdalena Auer Impact Hub Basel Heron Mochny Michelle Studer Impact Hub Bern Impact Hub Lausanne Caryl Dubuis Impact Hub Geneva Bertrand HUBERT Felix St?hli Johanna Windisch Lorena Perrin Kreis Simone Uster Laurène Descamps Umberto Milano Zoller Franziska Carmen M. Sprus Camille Accolas Marco Tramontano Sila Awad Circular Economy Switzerland Ina Paschen

? ?? ?????????? ???????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ???????? ??????????? Last Tuesday, Impact Hub Zürich was buzzing once agan with creativity, energy, and determination. Out of many strong applications, 15 promising teams were selected to pitch their circular solutions in front of a distinguished jury. ?? Congratulations to all teams who presented their circular projects and shared their vision for a more circular Switzerland. You have done an amazing job and made it so hard for us to select the cohort for the CE Transition – Circular Economy Transition Incubator 2025! The pitches covered an exciting range of solutions—from circular textiles and consumer goods to energy innovations, digital platforms and knowledge hubs driving circularity. ???????? ?? A big thank you to our fantastic jury Zoller Franziska (WWF Switzerland), Carmen M. Sprus (EY), Camille Accolas (Brainforest), Marco Tramontano (loopi) and Sila Awad (Founderful), whose diverse expertise was invaluable in selecting the most impactful ideas. The teams were evaluated on their level of circularity, business potential, and the drive behind their founders. ?? Curious to know who made it to the Cohort 2025? Stay tuned for our announcement next week! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this evening such a success—your energy and engagement turned it into a true celebration of innovation and collaboration. Special thanks to Lara Mogge for the engaging moderation and seamless organisation together with the great team Heron Mochny Magdalena Auer Moritz-Christian Meyer! Let’s continue to support and empower these visionaries. The transition to a circular economy is a collective effort—let’s shape the future together! ???? #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Sustainability #ImpactHubZurich Impact Hub Basel Michelle Studer Impact Hub Bern Johanna Windisch Lorena Perrin Kreis Simone Uster One Planet Lab Schweiz Laurène Descamps Kellerhals Carrard Umberto Milano

?? Deadline Extension for our Circular Economy Incubator Program?? The CE Transition – Circular Economy Transition incubation program has extended its registration deadline to allow more entrepreneurs to join us! ?? New deadline: January 27th, 2025 ?? This initiative supports early-stage circular solutions in the following focus areas: ?? Food & Farming ?? Textile & Consumer Goods ?? Mobility & Built Environment ?? Sharing & Platform Solutions Over a 12-week incubation program, participants will have the opportunity to develop their circular business models and engage with the Swiss circular economy ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming solutions that aim to shape a more sustainable economy in Switzerland. Please share this opportunity in your network to make as many people aware as possible ?? More information and application: https://lnkd.in/e5bjr2V The Circular Economy Incubator is co-organised by all Impact Hubs in Switzerland, Impact Hub Zürich, Impact Hub Lausanne, Impact Hub Geneva, Impact Hub Bern, Impact Hub Basel and Impact Hub Ticino #CircularSwitzerland #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy Lara Mogge Heron Mochny Caryl Dubuis Bertrand HUBERT Laurène Descamps Felix St?hli Tommaso Tabet Ina Paschen Vanessa Rueber Marc Zuberbühler Johanna Windisch Eva Aschwanden Tabea Kaldis Andreas Lindau Sonja Gehrig Claudia Piwecki Silvia Burgdorf Martina Rechsteiner Salome Berger Bettina Zipper Helen Vogt Martha Velasco, PhD Nicole Keller Antonia Straden Dr. Fabian Takacs Umberto Milano Olmar Albers One Planet Lab Schweiz EY Kellerhals Carrard Circular Economy Switzerland STARTUP CAMPUS Switzerland Circular Lab

?? Kickstart the Year with Inspiration: Patagonia Storytelling Breakfast ?? We’re thrilled to invite you to the first Storytelling Breakfast of 2025, co-hosted by Impact Hub Zürich and Patagonia, where we’ll explore the topics of responsible consumption, circular economy and circular innovation. What to expect: ?Hear from two local circular pioneers, both co-founders and CE Transition – Circular Economy Transition: Catherine Meuter from VYN Switzerland and Anna Smoothy from Cirkel Supply. ?Engage in an expert panel discussion, moderated by our circular economy program manager Lara Mogge, as we explore the concept, challenges, regulatory landscape and best practice examples of circular economy in Switzerland Meet the Panelists: ?? Ina Paschen from Circular Economy Switzerland will share her expertise on promoting systemic change and fostering circular practices across industries. ?? Robin Gnehm from NIKIN AG, a brand making sustainability stylish and accessible, will discuss how businesses can balance growth with environmental responsibility. ?? Hérin Jo?lle from Greenpeace, a leading voice in environmental activism, will provide valuable insights into the role of legal frameworks and consumer behavior in driving the circular transition. This is your chance to connect with circular pioneers, changemakers, and the team from Patagonia and Impact Hub Zurich. ?? When: January 24, 2025 ?? Where: Patagonia Showroom Bogen E, Viaduktstrasse 95, Zurich ? Start your morning with coffee, breakfast, and meaningful connections. ?? Save your spot now: https://lnkd.in/d8j4uXz9 Let’s shape a more sustainable future together—see you there! ?? Marc Zuberbühler Vanessa Rueber Johanna Windisch Eva Aschwanden Magdalena Auer

Come to the Impact Hub Zürich this Friday for an interactive and refreshing sing-along show! This will send you off into the weekend feeling re-energised and creative! This is a great opportunity for the participants from the Climathon Zurich to gather once again and discuss their progress since the event!

Du hast es: ein Projekt oder ein Start-up, das Klimaschutz für alle machbar macht? Vielleicht? Ganz sicher bist du nicht? Dann bewirb dich jetzt bis zum 19. Januar für den ?Von 0 auf 100?-Kickstart, das dich dabei unterstützt, deine Idee in nur sieben Wochen aufs n?chste Level zu heben. Lass uns gemeinsam durchstarten! Mehr dazu hier: https://lnkd.in/dtZj_tyn #MigrosPionierfonds #Kickstart #Protopia #von0auf100 #Letsgetstarted

?? The #CircularEconomy Incubator 2024/2025 is calling for innovators! Are you ready to accelerate your circular business idea? We're on the hunt for 25+ early-stage startups and solutions tackling topics like: ?? #Food & #Farming ?? #Textile & #ConsumerGoods ?? #Mobility & #BuiltEnvironment ?? #Sharing & #PlatformSolutions ?? What’s in it for you? Over 12 weeks, starting in February 2025, you’ll refine your circular business model, build your MVP, and connect with a vibrant Swiss-wide ecosystem of experts, advisors, and impact investors. ?? Key dates: ?? Apply by January 20th: https://lnkd.in/dtTXDZMp ?? Curious? Join our Info Event on January 15th, 12:00–1:00 pm, for all the details! Register here: https://lnkd.in/d-yGqHzW The Circular Economy Incubator is co-organised by all the Impact Hubs in Switzerland, Impact Hub Zürich, Impact Hub Lausanne, Impact Hub Geneva, Impact Hub Bern, Impact Hub Basel and Impact Hub Ticino Lara Mogge Laurène Descamps Amanda Byrde Felix St?hli Tommaso Tabet Heron Mochny Ana Laura Rivarola Caryl Dubuis Jie LI Zoller Franziska Bertrand HUBERT Marina Lehner Godinho Cora Aguirre Sofia Garbo Simone Wolf-K?lle

?? Applications are Open for the 2024/2025 Circular Economy Incubator! ?? Are you ready to take your circular solution to the next level? Join our Circular Economy Incubator, where we support 25+ early-stage circular solutions and startups in developing sustainable, scalable, and impactful business models. We’re looking for innovators working in: ?? Food & Farming ?? Textile & Consumer Goods ?? Mobility & Built Environment ?? Sharing & Platform Solutions During our 12-week program starting in February 2025, you’ll dive into: ? Building and refining your circular business model ? Connecting with Switzerland’s thriving circular ecosystem ? Accessing expert mentorship, workshops, and resources ?? Application Deadline: January 20th, 2025 ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dtTXDZMp ?? Info Event Alert! Curious to learn more? Join our online lunch & info session on Wednesday, January 15th, from 12:00–1:00pm. We’ll cover everything you need to know about the program and how to apply. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dawUvsSh The Circular Economy Incubator is co-organised by all the Impact Hubs in Switzerland, Impact Hub Zürich, Impact Hub Lausanne, Impact Hub Geneva, Impact Hub Bern, Impact Hub Basel and Impact Hub Ticino. Let’s build a brighter, circular future together! ?? Lara Mogge Laurène Descamps Amanda Byrde Felix St?hli Tommaso Tabet Heron Mochny Ana Laura Rivarola Zoller Franziska Caryl Dubuis Jie LI Bertrand HUBERT Marina Lehner Godinho Cora Aguirre Sofia Garbo??

?? Call for applications for the #CircularEconomy Incubator 2024/2025 is online!?? The Swiss-wide initiative CE Transition – Circular Economy Transition is looking to support 25+ early-stage circular solutions and start-ups who seek to become more circular in the following topics: ??#Food & #Farming ??#Textile & #ConsumerGoods? ?? #Mobility & #BuiltEnvironment? ?? #Sharing & #PlatformSolutions During the 12-week incubation program starting in February 2025, the selected entrepreneurs will work on their circular business model and connect with the Swiss circular ecosystem. ??The Registration deadline is on January 20th. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dtTXDZMp ?? Sign up for our info event on Wednesday, January 15th, from 12:00 - 1:00pm. There we will provide more details on the 6th edition of the Circular Economy Incubator for all interested people - sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dawUvsSh We look forward to this impactful 5th edition of the #CircularEconomy Incubator! ?? The Circular Economy Incubator is co-organised by all the Impact Hubs in Switzerland, Impact Hub Zürich, Impact Hub Lausanne, Impact Hub Geneva, Impact Hub Bern, Impact Hub Basel and Impact Hub Ticino #CircularSwitzerland #ClimateAction #Strongertogether #Entrepreneurs Lara Mogge Laurène Descamps Amanda Byrde Felix St?hli Tommaso Tabet Heron Mochny Ana Laura Rivarola Caryl Dubuis Jie LI Zoller Franziska Bertrand HUBERT Marina Lehner Godinho Cora Aguirre Sofia Garbo Simone Wolf-K?lle