?? Introducing Our First-Ever IP Seminar for Software Startups! ?? Are you a founder in the fast-paced ICT sector? Join us for this exclusive seminar tailored specifically for software startups. Learn how to protect your brand and explore how design can help safeguard your software and digital content. This session offers practical insights to help you secure your creative assets and thrive in the competitive tech landscape. ??? Date: Monday, December 2 ?? Time: 18h30 ?? Location: Online via Zoom (details in the confirmation email) ??? Register here: https://lnkd.in/earv7tbV And don't forget that next Monday, there's the seminar focused on patents! Note: Attendance is free and not required to participate in the >>venture>> competition. This is simply a resource to help you kickstart your journey. ??
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?venture? is an initiative of the ETH Zurich, McKinsey & Company, Switzerland, Knecht Holding, the innovation promotion agency CTI and EPFL Lausanne. As the leading Swiss-wide competition for the best business idea and the best business plan, ?venture? supports young entrepreneurs in founding a company. The competition aims to unleash untapped innovation potential by encouraging young entrepreneurs to develop a business idea. A number of renowned companies from Swiss industry and commerce sponsor the competition. Experienced coaches support competition participants in the development of their business idea, the preparation of their business plans, and in the search for suitable partners and the necessary capital. Participants also receive feedback from a team of highly qualified jurors. The jurors (approximately 90 experts) evaluate the formal and business aspects of an idea, as well as its financial attractiveness. Participants receive additional help in the form of various supporting events and arrangements, e.g., a series of seminars, special workshops and networking platforms. ?venture? is for budding entrepreneurs in Switzerland who have innovative business ideas. Participants may enter the competition as individuals or as a team. In addition to the prize money for the most successful teams, ?venture? guarantees: ? Know-how: ?venture? provides access to experienced coaches who support young entrepreneurs in the preparation of their business idea and their business plan. ? Network: ?venture? offers new and valuable contacts between young entrepreneurs, to ?venture? capitalists and to management personalities from business and research. ? Publicity: the media follow ?venture? closely. Participating teams receive valuable publicity for their future company.
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>>venture>> Startup Competition的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
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- 11-50 人
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- Zürich
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1997
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>>venture>> office
Pfingstweidstrasse 3
CH，Zürich，8005
>>venture>> Startup Competition员工
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Christoph von Toggenburg
Impact Leader_Community Builder and World Citizen_Global Leadership Fellow @ WEF_IMAGINE Leader_2xTEDx Speaker_Humanitarian Adventurer
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Dr. Joyce Miller
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Andrea Monti
CEO & Board Member / Venture Advisor, Impact Investing, Innovation & Sustainability
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Wilma Lukas, PhD, MBA
Executive in Life Sciences
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?? We're excited to announce the return of one of our most popular events of the year, now rebranded as "Experts One-on-One"! ?? The concept? It's a series of 3 events where you will have the possibility to get valuable one-on-one feedback on your application from our mentors and jurors, and this, before submitting your application. Which means that you can fine-tune your startup plan with expert guidance and enhance your chances of making it to the next stage of the competition. ?? Save the dates: ?? Online: December 12, 2024 ??? Zurich: January 14, 2025 ??? Lausanne: January 20, 2025 ? Hurry and secure your spot – slots are filling up fast! Book now: https://lnkd.in/dfvy-Yq ?? Please note: we are constantly updating the booking platform with new mentors and jurors so check back regularly if you haven't found the experts that suit you best. However careful: you can only book up to 3 sessions! This is to ensure that everybody gets a chance to get feedback. A few important details: ? ?? Waitlist Option: If your preferred expert is fully booked, reach out to us at [email protected] 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. ? Get ready to elevate your application with personalized guidance—don’t miss out!
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?? EARLY BIRD OFFER: WIN CHF 1,000! ?? If you've been with us for a while, you know we love to reward early action – but this year, we’re taking it up a notch! Submit your startup plan by January 31, 2025 for a shot at CHF 1,000 in non-dilutive funds! Here's how it works: We'll randomly select one project from all submissions received by the early bird deadline. That means even if you don't move on to the next round, you could still walk away with CHF 1,000 to fuel your journey – whether that's marketing, legal help, admin costs, or startup event tickets. It's our way of recognizing your drive and supporting your early commitment. Ready to take advantage? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/evvfFVEX ?? Important: Only SUBMITTED projects are eligible for the draw, so remember to hit the "Submit" button when your application is complete!
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?? 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 Eidgen?ssisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum, 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: Monday, November 25 ?? 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://lnkd.in/eEUeU6pN Don't let pirates and others snatch your ideas! Be proactive, join the seminar, and fortify your IP approach. ??
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???? Get Ready for Global Entrepreneurship Week Switzerland! ???? ?? November 18 - 24, 2024 Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned founder, or simply curious, #GEWSwitzerland is packed with opportunities for everyone to connect, learn, and grow. Check out the exciting lineup of events happening across the country! ?? Here's our pick for you: ?? Lausanne: How to (Successfully) Pitch Your Project / Startup? by GENILEM on Nov 19 at 2:00 PM (Villanova) – learn how to captivate your audience with expert pitching techniques to make a strong first impression and showcase your skills. Held in French. ?? Basel: Founders Dinner hosted by Basel Area Business & Innovation & Swiss Startup Association on Nov 19 at 6:00 PM (Markthalle Basel) – connect with like-minded founders in an intimate setting. ?? Geneva: Life Sciences Café+Croissant by FONGIT on Nov 20 at 9:30 AM (Campus Biotech) – a monthly meetup to connect with Geneva’s life sciences innovation community over coffee. ?? Join us in celebrating the power of entrepreneurship! #GEW2024 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation
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Happy 30th Birthday, FIT - Fondation pour l'Innovation et la Technologie! ?? Congratulations on three decades of supporting innovation, and strengthening the ecosystem for technology-focused startups in Vaud and beyond. ???? Here’s to many more years of success and growth! ??? #Innovation Julie Bocquel
?? La FIT a fêté ses ???? ans! ?? 70 millions de Francs d’aides, près de 6000 emplois soutenus et 2,9 milliards levés. Voici quelques-uns des chiffres évoqués hier soir lors de la soirée célébrant les 30 ans de la FIT et rassemblant plus de 150 personnes, avec la présence de la Conseillère d’état Madame Isabelle Moret, ainsi que du CEO de la BCV - Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Monsieur Pascal Kiener. Pour Madame la Conseillère d’Etat?: ??La FIT est l’un des rouages très importants de cette formidable machine qu’est l’innovation, un acteur prépondérant de ce vivier de talents participant à la croissance et au dynamisme de notre Canton. Depuis 30 ans, en apportant un soutien solide aux jeunes entreprises innovantes, nous affirmons l'identité du Canton?: un Canton qui se projette résolument vers l'avenir.?? La soirée fut aussi l’occasion de découvrir la nouvelle identité de la FIT. ??En cohérence avec l’élargissement de notre offre de soutiens à des projets impact et low-tech, nous faisons évoluer notre nom et notre identité visuelle?: La Fondation pour l’innovation technologique devient la ?????????????????? ???????? ??’???????????????????? ???? ???? ???????????????????????? explique Julien Guex, Directeur de la Fondation. Lire le communiqué de presse??? https://lnkd.in/eC7dbUZh Merci à tous les contributeurs de la FIT : Etat de Vaud, BCV - Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, EPFL, Chambre vaudoise du commerce et de l'industrie (CVCI), Ville de Lausanne, EPFL Innovation Park, CHUV /?Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (PACTT - Knowledge Transfer Office UNIL-CHUV), University of Lausanne, SwissCaution, EHL, KFC, Ferring Pharmaceuticals et Nestlé, ainsi qu'à tous nos partenaires et à tous les participant.es présent.es hier soir ?? ?? ZUZANNA ADAMCZEWSKA-BOLLE #VDTech #SwissTech #startupFIT #30ansFIT
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For the first time ever, participants in our Social & Environmental Impact vertical can now compete for the Grand Prize – an additional 100,000 CHF! How does it work? 1?? In the first round, the top 10 projects in each vertical will advance to the next stage. 2?? From these 10 finalists, our expert panel will select three winners. 3?? The winners will pitch one last time to determine their ranking. The top-ranked project will compete for the Grand Prize against the top-ranked projects of our other five verticals. So if you or somebody you know has a startup whose core objective is to make a positive impact, let them know about this opportunity! It's a chance to win up to CHF 150,000, no strings attached! Examples of Social & Environmental Impact areas are provided on our application platform when you apply.
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?? Are you a Swiss startup addressing global challenges with innovative solutions? The Swiss International Cooperation (IC) Award 2025 is now open for applications! This award spotlights projects making a real impact in sustainability and international cooperation, providing winners with hands-on support, access to expert networks, and the chance to scale their solutions in emerging markets like Bangladesh, Kenya, and Tanzania. Application deadline: 30/11/2024. More info in the flyer. At >>venture>>, sustainability and impact are also key priorities for us. Beyond being one of our grading criteria, we also have one entire vertical dedicated to startups whose core objective is to make a positive impact: the Social & Environmental Impact vertical. Apply today to showcase your impact on the world stage and join a community of changemakers:?https://lnkd.in/dDQkqxm #SwissInnovation #SustainableImpact #VentureStartupCompetition #SocialImpact #ICAward2025 Stephanie Dreifuss
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It's a wrap! The 2025 edition of the >>venture>> startup competition is now officially underway, and we couldn't be more excited after yesterday's kickoff event in Zurich. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. Your energy and enthusiasm are what made this event a success! ?? A heartfelt shoutout to our incredible speakers, jurors, mentors, investors, and alumni. Your insights and support mean the world to us and to the next generation of entrepreneurs. Special thanks to Sybille Zimmermann from ETH Zürich and Innosuisse for their continued collaboration. Stay tuned for more exciting events on the horizon – follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter on www.venture.ch for all the latest updates. Our new Events page is live, so you can easily track what’s coming next! ?? Photo credits: Marc Guerraz
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?? Last call for our >>venture>> 2025 kickoff event in Zurich! ?? Tonight, we’ll be hosting our 2nd kickoff event at ETH Zurich, focusTerra. We've already introduced some of the experts who will be joining us – here are the remaining ones: Francis Kuhlen, Katy Lee, Emanuele Marsili, Linda Nel, Dr. Claudia Petersen, Sven Remke, Nikko Karlo Robles, Stephan Schreckenberg, Gabriella Skala, Philipp Spaeti, Arijana Walcott, Beat Walther, Julien Weissenberg, Dr. Jeannette Wibmer, Kathrin Wolff Schmandt What’s in store for the evening? ?? Insights into the >>venture>> startup competition – learn how to take your project to the next level ?? Network with like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators ?? Connect with key players in the startup ecosystem ?? Date: October 21, 2024 ?? Time: 6:30 pm ?? Location: ETH Zurich, focusTerra See you there! ?? #StartupEcosystem #ZurichStartups #NetworkingEvent #StartupCompetition
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