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From Waste To Value: Upcycling Fruit Pits into a Global Food Innovation
As part of our Open Innovation Program, we showcase the journeys of our participants and alumni. Today, we’re highlighting Kern Tec, a pioneering food tech company dedicated to transforming the way we think about waste, by turning discarded fruit pits into valuable, sustainable ingredients.
5 days ago
Swiss {ai} Weeks: Over 50 Organisations Join Forces for the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Switzerland
Science, business, and society are combining their efforts: with the launch of Swiss {ai} Weeks, a national movement for Artificial Intelligence is beginning
Jun 3
Startups can apply for the International Kickstart Innovation Program 2025 until 26 May
Startups from around the world have the opportunity to accelerate their growth by participating in the 9-week Kickstart Innovation Program, which will take place in Switzerland starting in September 2025
May 16
Open Innovation for Social Impact: Partner with AXA Switzerland to Enhance Social Inclusion
Kickstart Innovation and Axa have joined forces for the Beyond Services for Social Inclusion (BSSI) initiative as part of the Missions 2050 program. Kickstart and AXA Switzerland seeks to empower and support people facing pressing challenges in Switzerland.
May 13
Empowering Healthcare: Data, Wearables, and Prevention
As part of our Open Innovation Program, we showcase the journeys of our participants and Alumni. Today, we’re highlighting Thryve, a pioneering health tech company dedicated to transforming preventive healthcare through wearable technology.
Apr 29
Kickstart Innovation Program 2025 launches: 95% of corporate innovation challenges in Switzerland seek for AI solutions from local and international startups
The Kickstart Innovation Program is opening its application phase for the tenth time
Apr 3
Revolutionizing Packaging with Seaweed-Based Solutions for a Circular Economy
BZEOS’s mission is to decarbonize supply chains by replacing single-use plastics with eco-friendly materials
Mar 26
Empowering Female Founders: Progress, Challenges, and Persistence in Switzerland and Beyond
In recent years, Switzerland has witnessed a remarkable surge in female entrepreneurship. Despite this, significant disparities persist.
Mar 7
Future Skills: How start-ups are redefining the world of work
The world of work is undergoing fundamental change.
Feb 27
Innovate Together: Unlocking Business Opportunities Between Egypt and Switzerland
In an era where global collaboration is key to innovation and economic growth, Switzerland and Egypt are forging stronger business ties.
Feb 26
KICKSTART 2024: New Milestones for Swiss Innovation - over 340 Deals Reached
Through its recent 9th Closing Ceremony, Kickstart announced over 30 impactful deals in Switzerland, after an 11-week program
Dec 4, 2024
Elevate your Scale-Up's Potential: How Foreign Companies Can Succeed in Switzerland
As part of a series by SGE, this article highlights why Switzerland is the perfect destination for business with an international footprint
Nov 25, 2024
The Future of Materials: Carbon-Negative and Impactful
Made of Air specializes in carbon-negative thermoplastics, transforming waste biomass into materials that sequester CO₂ .
Nov 12, 2024
Pioneering Vertical Solar Solutions for a Sustainable Urban Future
Over Easy Solar is a company revolutionizing solar energy with their innovative vertical solar solutions.
Nov 12, 2024
Driving Responsible Innovation: Improving Data Access and AI Development While Protecting Privacy
Today, we shine the spotlight on YData, a company transforming the data and AI landscape with their innovative synthetic data solutions.
Oct 22, 2024
Unlocking the Power of Biomass: A Conversation with Lixea’s CEO on Innovation and Sustainability
In the coming weeks, we will spotlight the journeys of various participants in Kickstart’s program. In our first feature, we highlight Lixea
Oct 3, 2024
Kickstart Alumni Shine at the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards 2024
TOP 100 Swiss Startups, a recognition that not only highlights individual achievement, but also reflects broader developments in the Swiss innovation landscape
Oct 3, 2024
Elevate Your Scale-Up's Growth Potential: How Can the Swiss Food Ecosystem Elevate Your Business?
As part of a series by SGE, this article highlights why Switzerland is the perfect destination for FoodTech companies and innovators
Oct 1, 2024
Pranay Jain: Data protection and regulation as the biggest challenges
An interview with Pranay Jain, CEO and Co-founder of Enterprise Bot, one of the 2024 Kicsktart Innvoation participants.
Sep 27, 2024
41 international startups in Switzerland to make deals in the coming weeks
Over six weeks, more than 170 experts selected 41 international startups for the 11-week Kickstart Innovation program in Switzerland
Sep 3, 2024
New EU Regulation: Paving the way for sustainable products
In a groundbreaking move, the European Union has introduced a new regulation aimed at making products more sustainable.
Jul 24, 2024
How food trends are contributing to a more sustainable future
Our current food system is far from sustainable. Adapting nutrition and consumption is an essential prerequisite for achieving the SDGs.
Jun 27, 2024
How a mobility platform brings about a sustainable change in transport modes: Nudgd Success Story
The digital platform Smart Nudges Mobility was developed by Nudgd, a Swedish startup.
Jun 6, 2024
Facilitating Sustainable Innovation: Coop and Kern Tec Success Story
A partnership between Coop and Kern Tec: introducing Apricot Kernel Milk to the Swiss market, now available at Coop stores.
May 23, 2024
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