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Why Switzerland is a frontrunner in #foodinnovation
It was very inspiring to see Switzerland live up to its true potential as one of the frontrunners in #foodinnovation (and efficiency!)...
Jun 2, 2022


Kickstart partners with IMD to deliver course in Sustainability
Together with IMD Business School, Kickstart piloted a joint course for executives responsible for Sustainable Innovation.
May 29, 2022


Kickstart Innovation and Climate Lab announce their strategic partnership
MEDIA RELEASE Kickstart and Climate Lab launch a pilot in Austria to enable startups to join the climate-neutral efforts of leading...
May 16, 2022


New ways to make a better tomorrow start here - 7th Kickstart innovation program launched
7th Kickstart innovation program launched with increased focus on sustainability Over 40 renowned companies and organizations are...
Apr 26, 2022


Interactive InsurTech map records large influx of startups
After only one year, the number of start-ups that have registered their profile on Europe's first InsurTech map has doubled The highest...
Apr 12, 2022


InsurTech Map Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary!
The InsurTech Map launched in March 2021 as an initiative of Kickstart, House of InsurTech Switzerland (HITS) and F10, with over 100...
Mar 31, 2022


Circular economy in Switzerland – New developments, trends and priority strategies
Talk from our series "Sustainability is better business" by Patricia Matzdorf from WWF Switzerland Circular economy in Switzerland – is...
Feb 3, 2022


Driving sustainability through IT procurement
The sustainable development principles call for a new approach to our way of producing and consuming goods; one that keeps products and...
Jan 13, 2022


How pre-competitive trust work can boost demand in a Circular Economy
Talk from our series "Sustainability is better business" by Jan Maisenbacher (Magicprojects) and Amanda Weibel (Pusch) about the benefits...
Dec 2, 2021


How to measure your sustainability agenda
Talk from our series "Sustainability is better business" by Jonathan Normand from B Lab Switzerland about why including a sustainability...
Nov 25, 2021


Technology Fund: A Public Instrument to support Cleantech Start-ups and SMEs
Talk from our series "Sustainability is better business" by David Grosspietsch from Technology Fund about how the fund supports...
Nov 18, 2021


Data futures and Sustainability
Talk from our series "Sustainability is better business" by Nate Wyne from Floodlight Invest about the Data Industry and it's connection...
Nov 11, 2021


Kickstart program meets milestone of over 200 innovation deals
Scale-ups from 11 countries including Switzerland enter into 50 pilots and commercial projects with renowned Swiss companies and...
Nov 10, 2021


Barriers to behavioural change
Talk from our series "Sustainability is better business" about the psychological barriers that hinder behavioural change. Given by Dr....
Nov 4, 2021


Circular design is better business
Talk from our series "Sustainability is better business" by Stephanie Estoppey from Studiocolony about the principles of Circular Design,...
Oct 28, 2021


Climate crisis and opportunity
Talk from our series "Sustainability is better business" by Nick Beglinger from cleantech21, one of the most profound experts in...
Oct 21, 2021


How can finance have an impact on sustainable development?
Talk from our series "Sustainability is better business" by Mathilde Sohet of Inyova Impact Investing - How can finance have an impact on...
Oct 14, 2021


Drive for Innovation: 51 Scaleups & Intra-Team Finalists will Develop Innovative Collaborations
Fostering entrepreneurial partnerships for a tech-led future. Kickstart will advance the innovation ecosystem with 51 high growth...
Jul 27, 2021


Kickstart launches next round as a deal maker for companies and scaleups
MEDIA RELEASE Large organizations push innovation through startup collaboration in Switzerland DeepTech and digitalization serve as...
Apr 15, 2021


Launch of the First Interactive InsurTech Map
Showcasing more than 140 InsurTechs in order to better connect the ecosystem, increase its visibility and empower stronger collaboration....
Mar 23, 2021


Kickstart pushes innovation engine in Switzerland even in the crisis with 48 new partnerships
Announcement of 48 Proofs of Concepts at the official Closing Ceremony COVID-19 drives companies to accelerate the transition to digital...
Nov 9, 2020


Application for the 3rd Swiss Market Entry Bootcamp starts
The Swiss Market Entry Bootcamp, an initiative of digitalswitzerland operated by Kickstart, offers startups a deep dive into the Swiss...
Aug 5, 2020


Innovation Hub Switzerland: 51 Startups Bringing Solutions for the future
MEDIA RELEASE From digital personalized learning and gamified digital therapeutics to authentication enabled by facial recognition as...
Jul 22, 2020


Circular Economy Interview with HEXAGRO - Accessible Urban-Vertical Farming
“Nature is a circular system that can provide abundance for everyone in a sustainable way. Hexagro develops its business and solutions...
Jun 25, 2020
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