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.

Science, business, and society are combining their efforts: with the launch of Swiss {ai} Weeks, a national movement for Artificial Intelligence is beginning

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

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.

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.

The Kickstart Innovation Program is opening its  application phase for the tenth time

BZEOS’s mission is to decarbonize supply chains by replacing single-use plastics with eco-friendly materials

In recent years, Switzerland has witnessed a remarkable surge in female entrepreneurship. Despite this, significant disparities persist.

The world of work is undergoing fundamental change.

In an era where global collaboration is key to innovation and economic growth, Switzerland and Egypt are forging stronger business ties.

Through its recent 9th Closing Ceremony, Kickstart announced over 30 impactful deals in Switzerland, after an 11-week program

As part of a series by SGE, this article highlights why Switzerland is the perfect destination for business with an international footprint

Made of Air specializes in carbon-negative thermoplastics, transforming waste biomass into materials that sequester CO₂ .

Over Easy Solar is a company revolutionizing solar energy with their innovative vertical solar solutions.

Today, we shine the spotlight on YData, a company transforming the data and AI landscape with their innovative synthetic data solutions.

In the coming weeks, we will spotlight the journeys of various participants in Kickstart’s program. In our first feature, we highlight Lixea

TOP 100 Swiss Startups, a recognition that not only highlights individual achievement, but also reflects broader developments in the Swiss innovation landscape

As part of a series by SGE, this article highlights why Switzerland is the perfect destination for FoodTech companies and innovators

An interview with Pranay Jain, CEO and Co-founder of Enterprise Bot, one of the 2024 Kicsktart Innvoation participants.

Over six weeks, more than 170 experts selected 41 international startups for the 11-week Kickstart Innovation program in Switzerland

In a groundbreaking move, the European Union has introduced a new regulation aimed at making products more sustainable.

Our current food system is far from sustainable. Adapting nutrition and consumption is an essential prerequisite for achieving the SDGs.

The digital platform Smart Nudges Mobility was developed by Nudgd, a Swedish startup.

A partnership between Coop and Kern Tec: introducing Apricot Kernel Milk to the Swiss market, now available at Coop stores.