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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 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


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


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


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


Transforming Men's Health: The Regimen and Sanitas Success Story
“Cooperating with Sanitas was a fantastic experience. The team was helpful, easy to collaborate with and solution-oriented, with their...
Feb 13, 2024


Elevate Your Scale-Up's Growth Potential: Find Talents
Welcome to the fifth of our 5-part series on why you should choose Switzerland as a business location for your scale-up. In partnership...
Dec 11, 2023


Kickstart is not just a program
Kickstart is not just a program, it’s a myriad of individual stories. Stories of people collaborating to innovate, people bringing their...
Dec 8, 2023


Elevate Your Scale-Up's Growth Potential: Open Your HQ
Welcome to the fourth of our 5-part series on why you should choose Switzerland as a business location for your scale-up. In partnership...
Nov 23, 2023


Elevate Your Scale-Up's Growth Potential: Access to Ecosystem
Welcome to the third of our 5-part series on why you should choose Switzerland as a business location for your scale-up. In partnership...
Nov 20, 2023


Elevate Your Scale-Up's Growth Potential: Locate Investors
Welcome to the second of our 5-part series on why you should choose Switzerland as a business location for your scale-up. In partnership...
Nov 10, 2023


Kickstart Digest #2
Hello, Kickstart Family! It’s been an exhilarating fortnight for Kickstart! Leading the charge, our CEO & Co-Founder, Katka Letzing, took...
Oct 20, 2023


Participate in the Circularity Roadmap for Switzerland
We warmly invite you to participate to the national multi-stakeholder process to jointly take the circular economy share to the next level.
Mar 29, 2023


Switzerland only reuses 7% of virgin materials - CGR Switzerland 2023
After more than a year of intensive collaboration, we launched the Circularity Gap Report Switzerland 2023. Based on a global...
Mar 22, 2023


TrustRelay – a new startup founded by former Swisscom employees
Jorge Alvarado and Lukas Hohl, former Swisscom employees, founded the recently incorporated TrustRelay - a SaaS platform that enables...
Feb 13, 2023


Onstage at #Davos23
Thank you to all of the collaborators and speakers who made the “Circularity Gap: Meeting societal needs & preserving global resources”...
Jan 20, 2023
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